U.S. Coast Guard Proposes Safety Zones for Bradwood Landing Terminal
Posted on Mar 2, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Proposes Safety Zones for Bradwood Landing Terminal
The Oregonian reports that the U.S. Coast Guard will require a 500-yard safety zone around vessels transiting the Columbia River to the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal and a 200-yard safety zone around vessels docked at the facility. The publication also notes that the USCG called on developer NorthernStar Natural Gas to provide more information about the risks associated with...
NMFS Withholds Endorsement of Cabrillo Port Project
Posted on Feb 26, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Withholds Endorsement of Cabrillo Port Project
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) says that it “cannot concur” at this time with the U.S. Coast Guard’s determination that BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal would not adversely impact protected marine species. NMFS has requested additional information on the terminal developer’s proposed measures to minimize harm and monitor...
Special Master Hears Arguments in Jurisdictional Dispute Between Delaware and New Jersey
Posted on Feb 23, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Special Master Hears Arguments in Jurisdictional Dispute Between Delaware and New Jersey
A Special Master appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday over whether Delaware has the legal authority to block BP’s Crown Landing LNG terminal. BP has proposed to site the terminal on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River, but a pier associated with the facility would enter territory subject to Delaware’s jurisdiction. Counsel for New...
Shipping Associations Urge Restraint in Favoring U.S. Vessels and Mariners
Posted on Feb 22, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Shipping Associations Urge Restraint in Favoring U.S. Vessels and Mariners
In response to the U.S. Maritime Administration’s proposed initiative to use U.S.-flagged vessels and U.S. mariners in the transport of LNG through the nation’s offshore deepwater port receiving facilities, the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Shipping Federation caution against the adoption of policies that may violate existing free trade principles....
U.S. Rep. Questions Availability of USCG Resources for Proposed Broadwater Terminal
Posted on Feb 19, 2007 in Blog, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Questions Availability of USCG Resources for Proposed Broadwater Terminal
In a letter to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop (D-N.Y.) has requested a hearing to investigate the USCG’s ability to adequately safeguard Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. “There are many unanswered questions about what impact Broadwater and similar projects will have...
MARAD Approves Proposed Northeast Gateway LNG Terminal
Posted on Feb 9, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on MARAD Approves Proposed Northeast Gateway LNG Terminal
The Boston Globe reports that the U.S. Maritime Administration yesterday approved Excelerate Energy’s Northeast Gateway LNG terminal, which is proposed for offshore Massachusetts. The terminal is expected to start operations by the end of the...