Editorial Says Long Beach City Council Is Right to Wait for Final EIR
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Says Long Beach City Council Is Right to Wait for Final EIR
The Long Beach Press Telegram says the Long Beach City Council’s decision to wait for the completion of the final environmental impact report for the proposed LNG regasification terminal before taking a stance is a wise one, considering the “real” benefits and risks of the proposal. The editorial is in Friday’s edition. [This article is no longer available...
Editorial Says Long Beach Draft EIR Deserves Scrutiny
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Says Long Beach Draft EIR Deserves Scrutiny
A Long Beach Press Telegram editorial published Saturday says the safety issues posed by the proposed LNG terminal at the Port of Long Beach warrant “a good hard look” because of the recent criticism by state agencies of what they say is an inadequate draft environmental impact report. [This article is no longer available...
Long Beach, Calif. to Seek More Information on LNG Dangers
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Beach, Calif. to Seek More Information on LNG Dangers
The City of Long Beach is expected to file a formal request for additional information regarding the threat a proposed LNG terminal may pose to public safety, health and infrastructure, according to Suzanne Frick, the city’s planning and building director. City Councilman Frank Colonna is urging state agencies to express any views by Thursday. “I fear that if you do not...
NYT Discusses Issues Surrounding Crown Landing LNG Plan
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NYT Discusses Issues Surrounding Crown Landing LNG Plan
Yesterday’s edition of The New York Times features coverage on the debate surrounding the proposed Crown Landing LNG proposal. [Free registration required]
Op-ed Says Other Communities’ LNG Proceedings Deserve Critical Look
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed Says Other Communities’ LNG Proceedings Deserve Critical Look
An Astoria, Ore. resident says the Warrenton City Council should examine public proceedings of municipalities considering LNG facilities because he feels they provide valuable insight into the decisions made by these communities regarding such proposals. His op-ed is in Friday’s edition of The Daily...
Weaver’s Cove LNG Conference Scheduled Today
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove LNG Conference Scheduled Today
Hess CEO Gordon Shearer and Coast Guard Cpt. Mary Landry are among those scheduled to speak at a two-day conference in Boston starting today. The Coalition for the Responsible Siting of LNG Facilities will be present “to bear witness to Gorden Shearer’s inaccuracies and doublespeak” outside the event. Details are in yesterday’s Herald...