Calpine Opponents to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calpine Opponents to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Opponents of Calpine’s proposed Skipanon LNG terminal plan to contest the Warrenton City Commission’s approval of two ordinances necessary for a zoning change that would accommodate the terminal. In light of the economical, environmental and safety concerns raised by the proposal, “we are extremely confident that LUBA [Land Use Board of Appeals] or the courts will see...
Mass. Politicians Tackle Criticism on Handling of Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mass. Politicians Tackle Criticism on Handling of Weaver’s Cove
Reps. Barney Frank and James P. McGovern (D-Mass.) have issued a statement addressing criticism leveled against them for their opposition to the Weaver’s Cove terminal by The Wall Street Journal and The Boston...
New Jersey and Delaware Dig in Their Heels
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Jersey and Delaware Dig in Their Heels
The New York Times and The News Journal feature coverage on the New Jersey v. Delaware border dispute. New Jersey Assemblyman John Burzichelli said that the “Supreme Court can save us the inconvenience of declaring war on our neighbor.” [The New York Times article is available in the print edition...
Philadelphia Mayor Indicates Council Support for PGW Project Is Unlikely
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Philadelphia Mayor Indicates Council Support for PGW Project Is Unlikely
Philadelphia Mayor Street says a contract between PGW and the developer of its “progressive and forward-thinking” LNG proposal is unlikely to receive support from the City Council. “I think there is a chance that it can happen,” Street said, but added “people are just so reluctant to change.” Friday’s Philadelphia Daily News reports that...
Article on N.J. – Del. Border Dispute
Posted on Jan 25, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Article on N.J. – Del. Border Dispute
An article in yesterday’s Bridgeton News highlights arguments in the dispute between New Jersey and Delaware over regulatory rights in connection with BP’s proposed Crown Landing terminal. Delaware argues that it has title to and authority over the river bed; New Jersey says the proposed pier is within its riparian rights. Delaware’s counsel said he was...
Canadian Member of Parliament Reiterates Anti-LNG Stance
Posted on Jan 25, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Canadian Member of Parliament Reiterates Anti-LNG Stance
After his party took the majority in Canada’s election Monday, Conservative MP Greg Thompson renewed his vow to fight LNG development in Passamaquoddy Bay. “We [took] a position on this in September 2004, and our position has been carried over and articulated during the election. Obviously, we are against the passage of LNG tankers through Head Harbour Passage in what we...