Politicians Dismiss WSJ Criticism
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Politicians Dismiss WSJ Criticism
U.S. Rep. James McGovern says he is not concerned about the Wall Street Journal’s criticism on his efforts to hinder LNG development in Fall River, Mass. “If the choice is between getting a pat on the back from The Wall Street Journal editorial board or doing what the people of Fall River want, I will always stand with the people of Fall River,” he said in response to...
U.S. Coast Guard to Consider Canadian Comments on LNG Development
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard to Consider Canadian Comments on LNG Development
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the U.S. Coast Guard is encouraging comments from Canadian residents as the agency explores safety and security issues pertaining to LNG terminals proposed for Passamaquoddy Bay. “We want to make sure we have the full picture and not just some half picture when siting a facility so close to Canada,” Coast Guard Capt. Steven...
Concern Over “Secrecy” of Safety Information on Broadwater
Posted on Jan 9, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Concern Over “Secrecy” of Safety Information on Broadwater
The New York Times yesterday reported on concerns about availability information regarding the safety of the proposed Broadwater terminal. Some local communities argue that they cannot make a decision about the terminal because of federal Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) regulations that shield energy infrastructure from terrorism. Conn. Attorney General Richard...
Coast Guard and Navy Reach Agreement on Weaver’s Cove LNG
Posted on Jan 6, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard and Navy Reach Agreement on Weaver’s Cove LNG
The U.S. Coast Guard sent a letter today to the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, Rhode Island, memorializing language agreed to by the Coast Guard and the Navy, which is intended to allay the concerns the Navy expressed in its late motion to intervene in the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal proceeding at FERC. The language is to be included in the Coast...
Op-ed: LNG Good for United States
Posted on Jan 4, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: LNG Good for United States
Monday’s Ventura County Star published an opinion piece by an Ojai, Calif. geologist who says LNG development in the United States would allay the nation’s energy predicament. [Free registration...
Events in Weaver’s Cove LNG Fight Reviewed
Posted on Jan 3, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Events in Weaver’s Cove LNG Fight Reviewed
An article in Sunday’s Herald News highlights the significant developments in last year’s fight against the Weaver’s Cove LNG proposal.