Lambert to Discuss LNG Proposal at State of the City Speech Tomorrow
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Lambert to Discuss LNG Proposal at State of the City Speech Tomorrow
Mayor Lambert says he will discuss the Weaver’s Cove project during tomorrow’s State of the City address. “I said in the campaign that you can’t ignore that (LNG) issue and it has the potential to change the whole dynamic here,” he said. “My hope is to make clear on Tuesday night that we can’t concede for a minute that this thing is going to...
U.S. Rep. Frank Discusses Weaver’s Cove Project With Students
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Frank Discusses Weaver’s Cove Project With Students
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank reiterated his opposition against the proposed Hess LNG facility during Thursday’s visit to a high school in Fall River, Mass. “When this all started, Mayor [Edward M.] Lambert [Jr.] and myself met with officials from Hess and we told them any chance we get between now and 2012, when the terminal could open, we’re going to stop you,” Frank...
FERC to Review LNG Proposals for Potential Military Conflicts
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC to Review LNG Proposals for Potential Military Conflicts
FERC’s Office of Energy Projects has issued letters to multiple U.S. military offices notifying them that FERC currently is reviewing LNG terminal proposals and seeking the military’s input as to potential impacts on active military infrastructure. FERC’s efforts appear to be a part of its mandate under EPACT 2005 to “obtain the concurrence of the Secretary of...
Coastal Zone Bill Attempts to Thwart LNG Development in NY Waters
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Coastal Zone Bill Attempts to Thwart LNG Development in NY Waters
Bill A09257, introduced Jan. 4 in the New York Assembly, would prohibit the construction of “heavy industry,” which is defined to include LNG terminals, in the New York coastal zone. It likewise would prohibit new “off-shore gas, liquid or solid bulk transfer facilities, including LNG terminals for receiving, storage and processing.” The bill states that...
Op-ed: U.S. Must Take Action in Curbing Energy Shortfall
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: U.S. Must Take Action in Curbing Energy Shortfall
U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.) says that while there are environmental and safety concerns about LNG development, terminal proposals such as those sited for offshore Massachusetts should be considered in light of the energy predicament. Lynch, who serves on the House subcommittee on national security, emerging threats and international relations, is also calling for more...
Civilian Files Lawsuit Contesting FERC’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Civilian Files Lawsuit Contesting FERC’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
A private citizen has filed a federal lawsuit in Boston’s First Circuit Court of Appeals contesting FERC’s decision to deny appeals for rehearing in the Weaver’s Cove matter. “I’m doing this for the hundreds of other people that just didn’t have the opportunity to do this. I’m doing it for the Coalition of the Responsible Siting of LNG...