Cabrillo Port Proposal Raises Security and Environmental Concerns
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cabrillo Port Proposal Raises Security and Environmental Concerns
An Ojai, Calif. resident says that proposed Cabrillo Port project will pose security and environmental threats to the region. His opinion piece is in Friday’s Ventura County Star.
Excelerate Addresses LNG Concerns
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Excelerate Addresses LNG Concerns
Developers behind the proposed Northeast Gateway Project explained the proposal, which involves the construction of a deepwater port and a 24-inch offshore pipeline, to community officials in Marblehead, Mass. See Thursday’s Marblehead Reporter for further details. [This article is no longer available...
Op-ed: ” Who Will Pay for LNG Security?”
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: ” Who Will Pay for LNG Security?”
An Astoria, Ore. resident has expressed concern over who will pay for security measures should an LNG terminal proposal go forward. He raises this question after learning that a New Jersey community, where the Crown Landing terminal may be placed, is facing the same issue. Friday’s Daily Astorian has his...
Op-ed: Downeast LNG Proposal Won’t Hurt Canada
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Downeast LNG Proposal Won’t Hurt Canada
A Robbinston, Maine resident responds to an Nov. 26 op-ed saying that he does not see “any hard evidence” that the proposed Downeast LNG terminal will adversely affect Canada. He says the placement of an LNG facility in the midst of a residential area can be mutually beneficial for the developer and community dwellers and cites the Cove Point, Md., terminal in his argument....
Weaver’s Cove Protest Turns Chaotic
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Protest Turns Chaotic
What was intended to be a ceremonial blessing of the Brightman Street Bridge in opposition to the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG project turned into a clash between state police and protesters. A state trooper ordered the crowd not to walk across the bridge on account of “traffic and safety issues,” even though the span was closed over the weekend for repairs. The crowd...
California Coastal Commission Disapproves Long Beach Draft EIR
Posted on Dec 9, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Coastal Commission Disapproves Long Beach Draft EIR
The California Coastal Commission says that the draft environmental report issued for the proposed LNG terminal at the Port of Long Beach does not adequately tackle safety issues. The agency said the draft EIR “fails to disclose worst-case impacts as required by the California Environmental Quality Act.” See yesterday’s edition of the Long Beach Press Telegram for the...