Baltimore County Council Debates Proposal to Block Sparrows Point Terminal
Posted on Feb 2, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Baltimore County Council Debates Proposal to Block Sparrows Point Terminal
The Baltimore Sun reports on another legislative attempt to stop AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal. The proposed measure would add LNG facilities to the list of prohibited uses along the Chesapeake Bay. According to the county’s attorney, the measure is distinguishable from the county’s previous law, which was overturned by a federal judge in January. A...
Editorial: Poll Highlights Need for “A More Measured Debate” on Proposed Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal
Posted on Feb 2, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Poll Highlights Need for “A More Measured Debate” on Proposed Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal
The Daily Astorian writes that the results of a poll reporting residents’ divided support and opposition of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing terminal illustrate the need for “a more measured debate which properly weighs the pros and cons” of the...
EPA and NYSDEC Submit Comments on Broadwater DEIS
Posted on Feb 2, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on EPA and NYSDEC Submit Comments on Broadwater DEIS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently filed comments indicating that FERC’s draft environmental impact statement for Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal provides insufficient data and analysis. In response, FERC and Broadwater officials said that additional information would be supplied in...
EPA Responds to Waxman’s Request Regarding Cabrillo Port
Posted on Feb 2, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on EPA Responds to Waxman’s Request Regarding Cabrillo Port
The Malibu Times reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has responded to California Rep. Henry Waxman’s request for the analysis that influenced the EPA’s decision to reverse a decision to require the application of Ventura County air quality standards to BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. However, the agency and Waxman’s office...
Counterterrorism Consultant Says Proposed Sparrows Point Terminal Is “Safe”
Posted on Feb 1, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Counterterrorism Consultant Says Proposed Sparrows Point Terminal Is “Safe”
According to AES consultant and former White House counterterrorism chief Richard A. Clarke, the proposed Sparrows Point terminal in Dundalk, Md., is “safe” because its location is sufficiently remote from populated areas. Clarke’s analysis of the project concludes that AES should implement specific security measures to safeguard the terminal and LNG vessels docked at...
FERC Asks SES for Status of Proposed Long Beach Terminal
Posted on Feb 1, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Asks SES for Status of Proposed Long Beach Terminal
FERC has given Sound Energy Solutions seven days to explain why the Commission should continue to evaluate the company’s application to develop its proposed Long Beach LNG terminal. The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners last week decided not to lease land to SES for the planned facility. The Commission’s Jan. 31 letter may be found in the FERC e-Library in Docket...