Warrenton City Commission Discusses Bradwood Landing Safety
Posted on Nov 22, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Warrenton City Commission Discusses Bradwood Landing Safety
During the Warrenton City Commission meeting held Thursday, city manager Ed Madere recommended that Clatsop County hire consultants to confer with representatives of the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal on safety and transportation concerns related to the facility. Read more in The Daily...
Fall River Mayoral Candidate Would Fight Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Nov 21, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fall River Mayoral Candidate Would Fight Weaver’s Cove
Fall River City Councilor Bradford L. Kilby has announced his candidacy for next year’s mayoral race, adding that one focus of his campaign will be continuing the city’s efforts to fight the Weaver’s Cove LNG project. Current mayor Edward Lambert, Jr., who has been a vocal opponent of the Weaver’s Cove project, announced in October that he would not seek...
In Depth: LNG Litigation and State Powers After EPAct 2005
Posted on Nov 21, 2006 in "In Depth", Blog, Federal Regulation, Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on In Depth: LNG Litigation and State Powers After EPAct 2005
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) amended the Natural Gas Act of 1938 to streamline the process for approving natural gas projects, including LNG import terminals. The EPAct 2005 expressly provided the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with exclusive authority over applications to site, construct and operate LNG terminals and provided a direct, expedited appeal to...
Lynn City Council Postpones Vote on LNG Security Ordinance
Posted on Nov 15, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Lynn City Council Postpones Vote on LNG Security Ordinance
The Lynn City Council postponed for the second time a vote on an ordinance that directs KeySpan to implement specific security measures at its LNG storage facility in Lynn, Mass. The feasibility of a provision requiring KeySpan to connect the facility’s security feed to the Lynn Police Department is still under review, among other items. “I think it would have been...
RI AG and Citizens Voice Concerns Regarding Proposed Dredging for Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Nov 15, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on RI AG and Citizens Voice Concerns Regarding Proposed Dredging for Weaver’s Cove
Approximately 50 people attended a public hearing to express environmental concerns regarding proposed dredging associated with the FERC-approved Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal in Fall River, Mass. Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch was among the participants who oppose the proposal, saying that the developers had exhibited “callous disrespect” for state...
Public Hearing to Address LNG Tanker Security in Boston Harbor
Posted on Nov 14, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Public Hearing to Address LNG Tanker Security in Boston Harbor
Stephen Murphy, chairman of Boston City Council’s Public Safety Committee, will hold a public hearing today to discuss the potential safety risks associated with LNG vessel transit in Boston Harbor. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has determined that the port is safe, which has decreased Boston Harbor’s federal funding for security, according to Murphy. The Boston...