Connecticut Governor Seeks Greater Say in Broadwater Approval Process
Posted on Dec 11, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Governor Seeks Greater Say in Broadwater Approval Process
Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell Friday indicated that she would like Congress to “reconstitute” FERC. Encouraging Congress to change the makeup of the Commission, Gov. Rell expressed concern that her state will have no influence in the regulatory review process for Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. The New Haven Register notes that while...
Scientists Criticize Broadwater’s Draft EIS
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Scientists Criticize Broadwater’s Draft EIS
FERC’s draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal is deficient, according to four scientists who spoke yesterday before Connecticut’s Long Island Sound LNG Task Force. State Sen. Andrea Stillman, vice chair of the Task Force, said the scientists confirmed the committee’s belief that FERC failed to support the...
FERC Chairman Clarifies LNG Terminal Review Process
Posted on Dec 4, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Chairman Clarifies LNG Terminal Review Process
During an interview with The Hartford Courant, FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher clarified FERC’s role in the LNG terminal review process, explaining that EPAct 2005 does not deprive states of influence over siting decisions. “If we disapprove a project, it can’t be built, but we’re not the only body that has to approve an LNG facility,” Kelliher said. He also...
Perry Selectmen Pick Negotiator for Talks With Quoddy Bay LNG
Posted on Dec 1, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Perry Selectmen Pick Negotiator for Talks With Quoddy Bay LNG
During a meeting on Monday, the selectmen of Perry, Maine debated whether allowing a single selectman to negotiate with Quoddy Bay LNG would exclude the views of residents who oppose the project. Jean Guisinger, a critic of the proposal, expressed concern that selectman David Turner’s pro-LNG views were not representative of all Perry residents and may influence his discussion...
Somerset Votes to Fight Pipeline Without Reducing Fall River Contribution
Posted on Nov 29, 2006 in Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Somerset Votes to Fight Pipeline Without Reducing Fall River Contribution
Somerset residents voted to earmark $30,000 from the town’s surplus tax revenue to pay for the legal battle against the pipeline proposal associated with the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. According to Somerset Town Administrator John F. McAuliffe, the outcome of Monday’s special meeting will not impact the town’s $25,000 contribution to help Fall River oppose the...
Uncertainty Over Funds to Fight Weaver’s Cove Project
Posted on Nov 28, 2006 in Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Uncertainty Over Funds to Fight Weaver’s Cove Project
The Providence Journal reports on differences between Fall River and Somerset officials as to whether Fall River needs a $25,000 contribution from Somerset to defray the legal costs of fighting the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal; Somerset has discussed using the funds to oppose the pipeline associated with the terminal. [Free registration...