Oregon State Senator May Subpoena Documents Relating to Bradwood Landing LNG
Posted on May 21, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon State Senator May Subpoena Documents Relating to Bradwood Landing LNG
Oregon State Senator Ted Ferrioli suggested this week that he may pursue a request to examine certain documents relating to the Bradwood Landing LNG project under a subpoena. Find further information in the Natural Resource...
Oregon State Senator Seeks Release of Documents Relating to Bradwood Landing LNG
Posted on May 20, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon State Senator Seeks Release of Documents Relating to Bradwood Landing LNG
According to The Oregonian, Senator Ted Ferrioli, Republican Leader in the Oregon Senate, has asked his senate colleagues to join him in requesting the release of a number of documents relating to the state’s analysis of the Bradwood Landing LNG project. Sen. Ferrioli is seeking access to 64 emails that may shed light on the role of former Department of Justice employee Brent...
Editorial Criticizes Bridge Clearance Bill
Posted on May 19, 2010 in Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Criticizes Bridge Clearance Bill
An editorial carried by the Providence Journal (R.I.) criticizes a bill (S. 2125) under consideration in the Rhode Island General Assembly that would require 25 feet of clearance under the Mt. Hope Bridge for marine vessels 150 feet or longer. The piece, arguing this bill is designed to impede progress on the Weaver’s Cove LNG project, notes the exemplary safety record of the LNG...
Little Progress to Date on LNG Siting Bill in U.S. Senate
Posted on May 12, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Little Progress to Date on LNG Siting Bill in U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has not yet scheduled a hearing on S. 3056, a bill introduced in March that would give states more authority in the LNG terminal siting process. A committee spokesperson told Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] last week that no senator has yet requested a hearing on the...
FERC Nominees Questioned Regarding States’ Role in Siting LNG Terminals
Posted on Apr 28, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Nominees Questioned Regarding States’ Role in Siting LNG Terminals
Under questioning from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, two FERC nominees offered their reactions to the suggestion that state authorities ought to have a greater role in LNG terminal siting decisions. Commission nominee Cheryl LaFleur said that she believes states could “usefully play a bigger role” in the LNG siting...
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Highlights Opposition to LNG Projects
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Highlights Opposition to LNG Projects
The Oregonian reports that a primary candidate for the Democratic Party’s gubernatorial nomination, Bill Bradbury, has released a television ad that highlights his opposition to LNG projects proposed for...