Editorial: Broadwater WSR Raises Security Concerns
Posted on Sep 29, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Broadwater WSR Raises Security Concerns
In response to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterway Suitability Report for the Broadwater LNG project, The Norwalk Advocate questions the adequacy of the proposed measures to ensure public safety and maritime security and who will pay for such measures, and calls for residents to oppose the...
USCG and MARAD Issue Environmental Assessment for Main Pass Energy Hub
Posted on Sep 25, 2006 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on USCG and MARAD Issue Environmental Assessment for Main Pass Energy Hub
The Main Pass Energy Hub LNG terminal featuring closed-loop regasification technology will not create significant environmental impacts, according to an Environmental Assessment and a Draft Finding of No Significant Impact issued last week by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration. Project developer Freeport-McMoRan amended its initial application after Gov. Kathleen...
Coast Guard Issues Broadwater LNG Waterway Suitability Report
Posted on Sep 24, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Issues Broadwater LNG Waterway Suitability Report
On Friday, Sept. 22, the U.S. Coast Guard released its security analysis for the Broadwater LNG project proposed for Long Island Sound, concluding that the Coast Guard currently has insufficient resources to coordinate security measures necessary to “responsibly manage risks to navigation safety and security risks” associated with the facility. However, the Waterway...
USCG to Release Broadwater WSR
Posted on Sep 20, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on USCG to Release Broadwater WSR
The U.S. Coast Guard has completed its Waterway Suitability Report for the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal; Capt. Peter J. Boynton, Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound, plans to release the findings during a press conference scheduled for Friday. BYM News has the...
“Significant Progress” Made on Crown Landing Vessel Transit Management Plan
Posted on Sep 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on “Significant Progress” Made on Crown Landing Vessel Transit Management Plan
In a letter submitted to FERC on September 14, BP’s Crown Landing LLC provided an update regarding the development of a Vessel Transit Management Plan (TMP) for its proposed LNG terminal on the Delaware River. According to the letter, “significant progress” has been made by the TMP Development Committee, which was established by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port...
Weaver’s Cove CEO Discusses LNG Proposal in Jamestown
Posted on Sep 8, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove CEO Discusses LNG Proposal in Jamestown
Weaver’s Cove Energy CEO Gordon Shearer met with the Jamestown, Rhode Island town council and residents on Aug. 30 to discuss the company’s proposed terminal in Fall River, Mass. Concerns raised by Council members included whether the U.S. Coast Guard and local public safety officials have adequate resources to oversee the safe transit of LNG vessels. According to The...