Conn. Attorney Gen. Blumenthal Opposes Broadwater
Posted on Oct 28, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Conn. Attorney Gen. Blumenthal Opposes Broadwater
In a press release issued today, Connecticut Attorney Gen. Richard Blumenthal says, “I will oppose this project before other federal agencies that will consider it, such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers. It will also seek the project’s rejection by New York permitting and environmental agencies.” Connecticut Attorney General...
FERC Issues Draft EIS for Cove Point Expansion Project
Posted on Oct 28, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues Draft EIS for Cove Point Expansion Project
Today FERC issued the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Dominion Cove Point and Dominion Transmission, Inc.’s proposed Cove Point LNG Terminal Expansion Project. According to the FERC website, FERC’s environmental staff has concluded that the Cove Point Expansion would have limited adverse environmental impact with appropriate mitigating measures, as recommended. The...
U.S. Ambassador Says Canada Has Minimal Influence in Fate of Maine LNG Projects
Posted on Oct 28, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Ambassador Says Canada Has Minimal Influence in Fate of Maine LNG Projects
Canadian foes of the three LNG projects on the U.S. side of Passamaquoddy Bay yesterday disagreed with U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins, who said that Ottawa has little authority to impede the proposals. An article written by the Canadian Press is in yesterday’s Boston Globe. See similar article in today’s Bangor Daily News. [Access to archived articles requires a...
ExxonMobil Withdraws Pearl Crossing Application
Posted on Oct 27, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on ExxonMobil Withdraws Pearl Crossing Application
According to a letter filed with FERC dated Oct. 19, ExxonMobil has withdrawn its application for the proposed Pearl Crossing off shore LNG terminal in the Gulf of Mexico. The company cites to FERC’s approval for its two onshore LNG terminals in Texas as the primary reason for withdrawal. See FERC docket CP04-374 for the...
Federal Officials Discuss LNG Permitting Process with Maine Residents
Posted on Oct 27, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Federal Officials Discuss LNG Permitting Process with Maine Residents
Federal and state officials last night were on hand to explain the LNG approval process, though the plans of the three developers looking to site terminals in Maine were not discussed in detail. Today’s Bangor Daily News has the story. [Access to archived articles requires a...
LNG Forum Necessary to Inform Residents on Terminal Proposals
Posted on Oct 25, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Forum Necessary to Inform Residents on Terminal Proposals
An editorial in yesterday’s Bangor Daily News says that this week’s public hearing with FERC and the U.S. Coast Guard is a good way to educate residents and consider comments regarding the proposed terminals in Washington County, Maine. [Access to archived articles requires a...