Editorial: New Brunswick Wise to Intervene in FERC Review Process for Proposed Maine Terminals
Posted on Mar 1, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Editorial: New Brunswick Wise to Intervene in FERC Review Process for Proposed Maine Terminals
The Telegraph Journal commends the government of New Brunswick for its involvement in FERC’s review process for the LNG terminals proposed in Maine, saying that “it is an attempt to make the process work for New Brunswick, by knowing the rules and the relevant case law.” [Subscription...
Op-ed: LNG Critic Emphasizes Coordination of Opposition Efforts
Posted on Mar 1, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: LNG Critic Emphasizes Coordination of Opposition Efforts
The director of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick has criticized the proposed LNG terminals in Maine and emphasized the importance of coordinating opposition efforts in Canada. The Telegraph Journal carries her op-ed. [Subscription...
Stakeholders Provide Testimony on Sparrows Point Bills
Posted on Mar 1, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Stakeholders Provide Testimony on Sparrows Point Bills
Critics and supporters of AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal testified yesterday before Maryland state legislators at a hearing on two bills designed to hinder the project’s development. One measure would prohibit dredging by private parties near the terminal’s proposed site and limit the Public Service Commission’s discretion to recommend approval of LNG...
Tax Agreement With Quoddy Bay LNG Approved
Posted on Mar 1, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Tax Agreement With Quoddy Bay LNG Approved
Voters in Indian Township, Maine, on Tuesday approved a tax agreement between Quoddy Bay LNG, the developer of an import facility proposed for Pleasant Point, and Passamaquoddy tribal members from the reservations at Indian Township and Pleasant Point. The agreement exempts Quoddy Bay LNG from paying real estate and personal property taxes and allows Pleasant Point to reduce the Tribal...
Editorial: Allow Regulatory Review Process of Maine Projects to Work
Posted on Feb 28, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Allow Regulatory Review Process of Maine Projects to Work
The Bangor Daily News commends New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham for his support of a thorough U.S. regulatory review of the proposed Maine LNG terminals despite his serious concerns about the impacts of the projects on New Brunswick interests. “This is a rational approach that acknowledges disagreement between the state and province but does not poison relations between the...
Environmental Group Opposes Proposed LNG and Petrochemical Project in Nova Scotia
Posted on Feb 28, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Group Opposes Proposed LNG and Petrochemical Project in Nova Scotia
The Ecology Action Centre has called on Mark Parent, Nova Scotia’s environment minister, to reject the proposed Maple LNG terminal and Keltic petrochemical facilities, which received a conditional recommendation last week from the province’s Environmental Assessment Board. CBC News has the...