FERC Starts Pre-filing Process for Downeast LNG
Posted on Feb 15, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Starts Pre-filing Process for Downeast LNG
The Bangor Daily News today reports that FERC has approved Downeast LNG’s use of the National Environmental Policy Act pre-filing review process for its LNG terminal proposal in Washington County, Maine. The agency has assigned the project Docket No. PF06-13-000. Property owners received a notice last week alerting them of the pre-filing process and encouraging them to voice...
Virginia Senate Approves Energy Plan With LNG Provisions
Posted on Feb 15, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Virginia Senate Approves Energy Plan With LNG Provisions
On a vote of 31-6, the Virginia Senate approved legislation yesterday that would create a ten-year comprehensive energy plan. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Frank Wagner (R), directs state agencies to prepare the plan by July 12, 2007. Included in the bill is a requirement that the State Corporation Commission (SCC) identify and evaluate potential sites for LNG facilities. ...
Lambert Says Weaver’s Cove Should Undergo New Process
Posted on Feb 14, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Lambert Says Weaver’s Cove Should Undergo New Process
Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr. says Hess LNG’s decision to use smaller vessels is a significant change that requires a new state approval process. “This vastly different and even more inappropriate plan should require the company to file a notice of project change with the state’s Executive Office of Environmental Affairs,” Lambert said in a letter to Lt. Gov....
Op-ed: Politicians Should Not Thwart Energy Initiatives
Posted on Feb 14, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Politicians Should Not Thwart Energy Initiatives
A Standard-Times reader says politicians should support energy development projects, such as the Weaver’s Cove LNG proposal, to reduce prices and increase supply.
Brewster Island LNG Bill Receives Scrutiny Over Preferential Treatment
Posted on Feb 13, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Brewster Island LNG Bill Receives Scrutiny Over Preferential Treatment
Saturday’s Boston Herald reports that Inspector General Gregory Sullivan is monitoring a bill that would approve the lease of Outer Brewster Island for LNG development. Some opponents of the proposal argue the bill favors AES, the company which is considering the island for its Battery Rock terminal...
LNG Buffer Legislation at Standstill in Massachusetts State House
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Buffer Legislation at Standstill in Massachusetts State House
Lawmakers met yesterday to alter a bill that would require buffer zones for LNG vessels traveling to the proposed Weaver’s Cove facility, but no progress was made. “I’m going to continue to work to push the bill forward,” said Massachusetts State Sen. Michael Morrissey, D-Quincy. “I think there is a strong foundation for this piece of legislation and the...