Presidential Candidates May Have to Address Broadwater LNG Positions in New York Primary Election
Posted on Dec 10, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Presidential Candidates May Have to Address Broadwater LNG Positions in New York Primary Election
Newsday reports that local politicians and activists expect the Broadwater LNG proposal to be an issue in New York’s upcoming presidential primary election. Though most expect the issue to play a relatively small role in the campaign, the issue may receive extra attention since two leading contenders, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani (R),...
Several Elected Officials Withholding Public Opinions on Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal
Posted on Dec 3, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Several Elected Officials Withholding Public Opinions on Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal
According to The Daily News (Longview, Wash.), several elected officials including Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Gov. Chris Gregoire (D-Wash.), Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D-Ore.), and U.S. Rep. David Wu (D-Ore.), have refrained from publicly announcing a position on the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal proposed by NorthernStar Natural Gas. The article cites several lawmakers as stating ...
Oregon Governor Encourages State Agencies to Closely Examine LNG Proposals
Posted on Nov 30, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Governor Encourages State Agencies to Closely Examine LNG Proposals
In a policy memo obtained by the Daily Astorian, Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D-Ore.) encourages state agencies to examine LNG proposals closely, but signaled his openness to pursuing LNG as part of the state’s future energy portfolio. The governor’s natural resources expert indicated that the governor does not have a position on the Bradwood Landing LNG proposal, but that...
Oregon Governor Encourages LNG Project Developers to Expand Public Outreach Efforts
Posted on Nov 28, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Governor Encourages LNG Project Developers to Expand Public Outreach Efforts
Yesterday the Hillsboro Argus (Ore.) released a letter from Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) to the companies backing LNG proposals in western Oregon which encourage project developers to expand their public outreach efforts. In particular, Gov. Kulongoski cited reports of meetings being insufficiently noticed, last-minute time changes, and accusations of trespassing on private property...
Canada to Require Native Consultation for Rabaska Terminal
Posted on Nov 26, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Canada to Require Native Consultation for Rabaska Terminal
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has decided to consult with the Maliseet of Viger First Nation before the agency signs off on the Rabaska LNG proposal, which was recently approved by the Quebec provincial government. The Montreal Gazette reports that the Maliseet of Viger, a Native nation of 570 people, have ancestral claims to the Rabaska site and also a possible claim to...
County Panel Decides Conditions for Jordan Cove LNG Land Use Permit
Posted on Nov 8, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Panel Decides Conditions for Jordan Cove LNG Land Use Permit
Coos County Commissioners (Ore.) yesterday decided what conditions will be attached to the land use application submitted by Jordan Cove LNG, and the Commissioners are expected to meet on November 26 to vote on the land use application with the approved conditions. The conditions generally require that Jordan Cove LNG undertake responsibility for all aspects dealing with construction...