Congressmen Propose Legislation to Study Regional Gas Infrastructure
Posted on Jul 30, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Congressmen Propose Legislation to Study Regional Gas Infrastructure
Congressmen Tim Bishop (D-N.Y.) and Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) plan to introduce a bill today that would mandate a study of regional gas infrastructure. According to Platts LNG Daily, Rep. Bishop said, “Placement of natural gas infrastructure should not be run like a deli counter, where it’s ‘first come, first served.’ Instead, we must take a comprehensive approach...
Massachusetts Governor to Examine LNG Legislation
Posted on Jul 30, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Governor to Examine LNG Legislation
A spokesperson for Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.) told GateHouse News Service (carried via the Fall River Herald News) that the governor will examine the LNG siting legislation that was passed by both houses of the state legislature this week. According to the article, Massachusetts Majority Whip Joan A. Menard (D) said that she believes Gov. Patrick is “opposed to the LNG...
Editorial: Gov. Patrick Should Address LNG Issue
Posted on Jul 29, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Gov. Patrick Should Address LNG Issue
An editorial carried by the Fall River Herald News (Mass.) encourages Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) to address issues surrounding the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal during the meeting he is hosting tonight in Rehoboth, Mass., to discuss general concerns of his...
FERC to Attend Public Meeting Hosted by Pennsylvania Congressman
Posted on Jul 29, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC to Attend Public Meeting Hosted by Pennsylvania Congressman
FERC announced yesterday that staff members will attend a public meeting hosted by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) on August 12, 2008, to discuss his constituents’ concerns regarding the proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal and associated pipeline project. The meeting notice is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
LNG Tank Siting Bill Advances in Massachusetts State House
Posted on Jul 25, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Tank Siting Bill Advances in Massachusetts State House
A bill proposed by Democratic State Rep. Dave Sullivan that would required a 5,000-foot distance between an LNG tank and homes, schools, hospitals, and retirement communities was passed out of committee this week. Representative Sullivan told the Fall River Herald News (Mass.) that he is not sure if the bill will be considered by the full House this week or early next...
Taunton River Measure Could Prompt Similar Efforts to Oppose LNG Projects
Posted on Jul 25, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Taunton River Measure Could Prompt Similar Efforts to Oppose LNG Projects
Energy Washington [subscription required] reports that legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives designating portions of the Taunton River as “wild and scenic” and potentially impacting the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal project could prompt similar legislative efforts to oppose LNG projects across the...