LNG Buffer Legislation at Standstill in Massachusetts State House
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Buffer Legislation at Standstill in Massachusetts State House
Lawmakers met yesterday to alter a bill that would require buffer zones for LNG vessels traveling to the proposed Weaver’s Cove facility, but no progress was made. “I’m going to continue to work to push the bill forward,” said Massachusetts State Sen. Michael Morrissey, D-Quincy. “I think there is a strong foundation for this piece of legislation and the...
Op-ed: Politicians Make Premature Decisions on LNG
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Politicians Make Premature Decisions on LNG
Newsday columnist James Klurfeld says that in light of President Bush’s call last week for the nation to reduce its dependency on imported fuel, it is disappointing that local politicians “have taken the easy, knee-jerk way out” and oppose LNG development on Long Island. Klurfeld says the risks and benefits of any proposal must be considered and decisions must be...
Pipeline Project Raises Safety Concerns
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Pipelines, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Pipeline Project Raises Safety Concerns
Locals expressed concern over the Pacific Connector project announced Wednesday by PG&E. “This isn’t going to help us in any way. We’re just a pass-through point,” said Monica Schreiber, a spokesperson for Coos County Citizens for Representative Government. Worldlink reports that CCCRG “has lost some steam” in its efforts to opposed Jordan Cove...
Boston Residents Create Coalition for an LNG Solution
Posted on Feb 7, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Boston Residents Create Coalition for an LNG Solution
Alice Christopher of the Coalition for an LNG Solution acknowledges Massachusetts’ growing need for energy supplies, but says that bringing “these tankers into Boston Harbor is a risk that should end.” The coalition plans “to work with our elected officials to create new LNG terminal options and get these dangerous tankers out of Boston Harbor.” Her op-ed...
N.J. Politician Challenges Delaware’s Emergency Response Ability
Posted on Feb 7, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on N.J. Politician Challenges Delaware’s Emergency Response Ability
N.J. Assemblyman John Burzichelli has expressed doubts over Delaware’s ability to police the Delaware River, and wants the New Jersey State Police to evaluate “Delaware’s level of preparedness and the resources used to respond” to emergency incidents in that area. “My confidence in their ability to respond is not high. This is not saber rattling,” he...
Newspaper Measures Population Along Proposed Tanker Route
Posted on Feb 7, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Newspaper Measures Population Along Proposed Tanker Route
Using 2000 US Census data, The News Journal estimates that 94,388 people live within 0.8 mile of the Delaware River shipping channel that would serve LNG tankers headed to proposed terminals in New Jersey or Philadelphia. The News Journal also estimates that 161,000 people live within one mile of the shipping channel, and 720,000 within two miles. The newspaper’s numbers...