Local Residents Express Views on Downeast LNG Proposal
Posted on Jul 19, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Local Residents Express Views on Downeast LNG Proposal
As the series of public forums continued, local residents expressed their views on the Downeast LNG terminal proposal. Both supporters and opponents offered comments at the three-hour hearing, raising issues regarding safety, the local economy, and the environment. Another hearing is scheduled for tonight at Calais High School (Maine). The Bangor Daily News offers further...
U.S. House Proposal Would Require Additional Security Review for LNG Terminals
Posted on Jul 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. House Proposal Would Require Additional Security Review for LNG Terminals
Platts LNG Daily reports that Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) has proposed an amendment to the Coast Guard authorization bill (H.R. 2830) that would prevent the approval of any LNG import facility until the Secretary for Homeland Security first certifies that the Coast Guard unit responsible for the new terminal has all the equipment and personnel needed to protect arriving LNG carriers...
CFIUS to Apply to LNG Terminals
Posted on Jul 13, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Safety & Security | Comments Off on CFIUS to Apply to LNG Terminals
Congress approved a measure Wednesday to extend the scope of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to include more deals involving critical infrastructure and energy. Newsday (New York) reports that the new law will subject ownership of projects, including LNG terminals, major roads, and power plants, to federal review by high-level officials concerning the...
Canadian Liberal Leader Says More Investigation Needed on Rabaska Terminal
Posted on Jul 12, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Canadian Liberal Leader Says More Investigation Needed on Rabaska Terminal
The Montreal Gazette reports that federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion told a meeting of environmentalists that he believes more investigation is needed, specifically on maritime safety issues, before the proposed Rabaska LNG terminal in Quebec receives final...
Former Assistant Surgeon General: Quoddy Bay Emergency Response Plan May Be Inadequate
Posted on Jul 12, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Former Assistant Surgeon General: Quoddy Bay Emergency Response Plan May Be Inadequate
In a letter to FERC in docket no. CP07-35, Rear Admiral / Assistant Surgeon General Brian W. Flynn (Ret.) provides a detailed critique of Quoddy Bay LNG’s response to the protest recently filed at FERC by the City of Eastport, Maine. R.Adm. Flynn expresses concern that the emergency response plan under development by Quoddy Bay for Eastport and other communities in close...
U.S. Coast Guard Requests Further Information from Maine LNG Developers
Posted on Jul 11, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Requests Further Information from Maine LNG Developers
In a letter to FERC released yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard expresses its views on the current state of the regulatory review for the proposed Quoddy Bay and Downeast LNG terminals in Passamaquoddy Bay and requests additional information from the developers. Captain Stephen Garrity’s letter recognizes the important role that Canada must play with regard to the proposed terminals...