CLNG Calls Rhode Island’s LNG Vessel Transit Law Unconstitutional
Posted on Oct 18, 2006 in Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on CLNG Calls Rhode Island’s LNG Vessel Transit Law Unconstitutional
The Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG) calls unconstitutional a Rhode Island law that would create exclusion zones designed to prevent LNG vessel transit to the planned Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal site. “The U.S. Constitution dictates that the state cannot legislate in an area in which Congress intends to regulate,” said Bill Cooper, CLNG’s executive...
U.S. Rep. Frank Alleges “Inappropriate Collusion” Between Weaver’s Cove and DOI
Posted on Oct 17, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Frank Alleges “Inappropriate Collusion” Between Weaver’s Cove and DOI
Today’s Herald News reports that, in an Oct. 13 letter, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) expressed concern over “inappropriate collusion” between Weaver’s Cove and the Department of the Interior after DOI’s Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to a conference call and a meeting on the dates requested by the project developer. DOI told the paper that a review...
Sen. Lieberman Affirms Opposition to Broadwater LNG Proposal
Posted on Oct 13, 2006 in Blog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Sen. Lieberman Affirms Opposition to Broadwater LNG Proposal
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Ned Lamont have accused Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) of furthering the Broadwater LNG terminal by voting for the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which critics say gives New York and Connecticut little input on the siting of the facility. However, Lieberman’s campaign spokesperson refuted the claim, saying that the senator “would strongly consider...
Lynn City Council Postpones Consideration of Proposed LNG Security Ordinance
Posted on Oct 11, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Lynn City Council Postpones Consideration of Proposed LNG Security Ordinance
The Lynn City Council last night postponed a vote on a proposed ordinance that would require KeySpan to fulfill certain security requirements before the city renews the company’s flammable liquids license. The Council will reconsider the measure on Nov. 14, after Keyspan concludes its investigation into a break-in at its LNG storage facility in Lynn, Mass. The Daily Item...
Lynn City Council to Hold Hearing on LNG Security Ordinance
Posted on Oct 9, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Lynn City Council to Hold Hearing on LNG Security Ordinance
The Lynn City Council will hold a public hearing tomorrow to discuss a proposed law that would require KeySpan to meet certain security prerequisites before the city renews its flammable liquids license. Council President Tim Phelan and Ward 6 City Councilor Peter Capano spearheaded the initiative after a security breach occurred at Keyspan’s LNG storage facility in Lynn,...
Forum Organizer Urges Politicians to Express Views Regarding Bradwood Landing Project
Posted on Oct 6, 2006 in Blog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Forum Organizer Urges Politicians to Express Views Regarding Bradwood Landing Project
Candidates for Washington’s state legislature voiced concern regarding NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed LNG terminal during a public forum held on Wednesday; the forum’s organizer urged all politicians to “get off the fence and decide one way or the other.” Additionally, Michael Messmore, the republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.),...