Washington State Lawmakers Oppose Bradwood Landing Project
Posted on Mar 19, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Washington State Lawmakers Oppose Bradwood Landing Project
Three Washington state legislators have joined U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.) in opposing NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. “[T]he security and safety problems identified in the Coast Guard’s preliminary report, effects on shipping and recreation, eminent domain issues, and environmental risks outweigh any potential economic...
Journalists and Scientists to Discuss Proposed Broadwater LNG Terminal at Symposium
Posted on Mar 16, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Journalists and Scientists to Discuss Proposed Broadwater LNG Terminal at Symposium
The Day (New London, Conn.) and the Avery Point campus of the University of Connecticut have issued an open invitation to a conference on April 4 exploring the challenges of reporting scientific issues in a political context. Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal will be the symposium’s main...
Longview City Council Member to Introduce Resolution Opposing Bradwood Landing
Posted on Mar 16, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Longview City Council Member to Introduce Resolution Opposing Bradwood Landing
A member of the City Council in Longview, Wash., plans to introduce a resolution within the next few weeks opposing NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed LNG terminal in Bradwood Landing, Ore. Noting that the terminal would adversely impact the city and region, Councilwoman Mary Jane Melink said, “We want FERC to understand that not everybody is welcoming these guys with open...
Mayor Opposes Relocating Crown Landing LNG Terminal to Pennsville, N.J.
Posted on Mar 16, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mayor Opposes Relocating Crown Landing LNG Terminal to Pennsville, N.J.
The mayor of Pennsville, N.J., does not support relocating the proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal in his township, as suggested by Committeeman Thomas Strong. “That type of plant doesn’t belong in a township (like Pennsville),” John Crawford said. “It should be in a more isolated area.” According to The Gloucester County Times, the spokesperson for BP...
GAO Report: Further Study Needed on LNG Tanker Fires
Posted on Mar 15, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on GAO Report: Further Study Needed on LNG Tanker Fires
A February 2007 GAO report released publicly yesterday by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce urges the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct additional research on the potential public safety risks of fires or vapor clouds caused by terrorist attacks on LNG vessels. The GAO’s panel of experts agree generally on the impacts to public safety from an LNG spill including that...
Suffolk County Asks FERC to Reject Broadwater Energy’s Request to Submit Additional Data
Posted on Mar 15, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Suffolk County Asks FERC to Reject Broadwater Energy’s Request to Submit Additional Data
In a letter to FERC filed Tuesday, Suffolk County asked the Commission to deny Broadwater Energy’s Feb. 26 request to submit additional information in response to critics of its proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. Lawyers for the County noted that comments on the project’s draft environmental impact statement were due by Jan. 23. The County also requested an...