Massachusetts Passes Bill Restricting LNG Transit
Posted on Aug 1, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Massachusetts Passes Bill Restricting LNG Transit
Today’s Herald News reports on the status of a Massachusetts bill designed to restrict LNG vessel transit by imposing clearance requirements under bridges and an exclusion zone around the vessel. The bill had been delayed “due to several technical issues that the attorney felt needed changing,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Menard (D-Fall River), but “we decided to...
Bahamas to Develop LNG Regulations; Opposition Reemerges
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bahamas to Develop LNG Regulations; Opposition Reemerges
The Bahamian Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources addressed concerns that the Bahamian government is entering an agreement with AES to build an LNG terminal without necessary legislation. “The government is now in dialogue with the state of Florida … putting in place the necessary apparatus to enable us [to formulate regulation],” Leslie Miller said. Recent...
Mass. LNG Commission Members Dispute Report
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mass. LNG Commission Members Dispute Report
Members of a Massachusetts state commission created to explore LNG siting issues have criticized the panel’s report, saying that it fails to address environmental and safety concerns and supports AES’ proposed Battery Rock LNG terminal without mentioning the three other terminals proposed for the state. Rep. Brian S. Dempsey (D-Haverhill), who sponsored legislation that...
Most Maine Gubernatorial Candidates Support LNG Development
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Most Maine Gubernatorial Candidates Support LNG Development
A recent survey conducted by the Associated Press has found that most candidates running for the governor of Maine believe that LNG projects planned for the state would encourage regional economic development, but also say that they must receive local and federal approval. Incumbent Governor John Baldacci did not expressly endorse LNG, but did highlight the working group he has formed...
Critics Demand Formal Stance Regarding Jordan Cove LNG Project
Posted on Jul 28, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Critics Demand Formal Stance Regarding Jordan Cove LNG Project
Opponents of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal in Coos Bay, Ore., have asked the North Bend City Council to articulate a stance on the project. During Tuesday night’s meeting, some attendees expressed skepticism over reports that the proposed Pacific Connector pipeline for the terminal will be rerouted to avoid residential areas in Glasgow, Ore., noting that “nothing is...
Editorial: NIMBYism Is Bad Public Policy
Posted on Jul 28, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: NIMBYism Is Bad Public Policy
The Providence Journal accused Rhode Island elected officials of riding “the good ship NIMBY” in their fight to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. Criticizing enactment of a bill that would bar the passage of LNG tankers through the Narragansett Bay, The Journal says voters will be disgruntled when “left with blackouts and public-health and economic...