Jacome Says Eminent Domain Would End Hess LNG Proposal
Posted on Jan 24, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Jacome Says Eminent Domain Would End Hess LNG Proposal
Former Fall River mayoral candidate F. George Jacome says the city should stop the Weaver’s Cove project by seizing the proposed site using eminent domain. “Permits cannot be issued to a project that does not have a piece of land to build it on or a guarantee to build it on,” he said. According to Jacome, “Worst-case scenario, it would stop the project probably...
Delaware Bill Would Authorize Mobilization of National Guard
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Delaware Bill Would Authorize Mobilization of National Guard
A bill spearheaded by Delaware legislators permitting the mobilization of their National Guard has infuriated New Jersey politicians. The proposed law, stemming from a border dispute between both states over the siting of the planned Crown Landing terminal in the Delaware side of the Delaware River, would allow the governor to call for the National Guard “to defend against...
Editorial: LNG Protests Promote Energy Shortfall
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Editorial: LNG Protests Promote Energy Shortfall
Saturday’s Boston Herald editorial criticizes politicians and environmental groups for their efforts to obstruct the Weaver’s Cove project, in light of rising gas prices. Opponents of the terminal have threatened legal action in the days since FERC upheld their order approving the plan. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Philadelphia Politicians Oppose PGW Project
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Philadelphia Politicians Oppose PGW Project
Three Philadelphia City Council members say PGW’s proposed LNG terminal would threaten waterfront development and endanger residents. See their op-ed in Friday’s Philadelphia Daily...
Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
The Herald News today reports on the Coast Guard’s December decision to reject Fall River’s request for exclusion zones for marine LNG vessels. In a letter addressed to the city, the Coast Guard says, “Risks to the public from these transportation systems are managed with a combination of preventative and mitigation measures, including design standards, operational...
Special Master Chosen in Boundary Clash
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Special Master Chosen in Boundary Clash
The News Journal today reports that the U.S. Supreme Court has appointed a Special Master to act as fact-finder in the boundary dispute between New Jersey and Delaware. The Special Master, a Portland, Maine lawyer, has the “authority to fix the time and conditions for additional pleadings” and summon witnesses as necessary. The decision to appoint a Special Master is...