Rep. Waxman Asks EPA for More Details Regarding Cabrillo Port Decision
Posted on Mar 6, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Rep. Waxman Asks EPA for More Details Regarding Cabrillo Port Decision
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), chairman of the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, yesterday issued a new document request to the EPA regarding its reversal of its position as to whether mainland air pollution laws would apply to the planned Cabrillo Port offshore LNG terminal. Rep. Waxman says the EPA’s previous explanation to the Committee “provided no...
U.S. Rep. Baird Comes Out Against Bradwood Landing
Posted on Mar 6, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Baird Comes Out Against Bradwood Landing
After reviewing the Waterway Suitability Report, Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) has decided to oppose NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed terminal in Bradwood, Ore., directly across the Columbia River from his district. In a press release on his website, the Congressman identified “three main areas of great concern[]: the safety and security measures that would need to be...
Editorial: Maine-New Brunswick Debate Should Stay Rational
Posted on Mar 5, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Editorial: Maine-New Brunswick Debate Should Stay Rational
The Maine Sunday Telegram criticized statements made last week by Wayne Steeves, a New Brunswick minority-party legislator, as “fear-mongering,” and called for FERC to conduct an unbiased review of the disputed Quoddy Bay and Downeast LNG...
NJ Governor Believes Design Alternatives Exist for Crown Landing
Posted on Mar 5, 2007 in Liquefaction, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NJ Governor Believes Design Alternatives Exist for Crown Landing
In the event that the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Delaware regarding its border dispute with New Jersey related to BP’s proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal, New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine believes that the terminal can be designed to avoid Delaware’s jurisdiction. A spokesperson for BP, however, expressed reservations about having to proceed with an alternative...
Diplomatic Dispute May Emerge Over Failed Jamaica-Trinidad LNG Deal
Posted on Mar 2, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Diplomatic Dispute May Emerge Over Failed Jamaica-Trinidad LNG Deal
According to Radio Jamaica, Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller sent a letter to the government of Trinidad & Tobago expressing disappointment with Trinidad’s recent announcement that it will not be able to fulfill a memorandum of understanding to supply LNG to Jamaica. A Trinidadian opposition leader also placed blame on the Trinidadian government for being overly...
Editorial: New Brunswick Wise to Intervene in FERC Review Process for Proposed Maine Terminals
Posted on Mar 1, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Editorial: New Brunswick Wise to Intervene in FERC Review Process for Proposed Maine Terminals
The Telegraph Journal commends the government of New Brunswick for its involvement in FERC’s review process for the LNG terminals proposed in Maine, saying that “it is an attempt to make the process work for New Brunswick, by knowing the rules and the relevant case law.” [Subscription...