Bill Would Create Temporary Commission to Examine Broadwater Project
Posted on Jun 4, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bill Would Create Temporary Commission to Examine Broadwater Project
Three New York state legislators have introduced S5894 , a bill that would create a temporary state commission to investigate the fiscal impact of the Broadwater LNG terminal on surrounding communities, including projected additional costs to those communities for law enforcement and emergency responders. Broadwater’s senior vice president responded to the bill in a statement,...
Local Group Wants to Postpone Bradwood Landing Land Use Hearing
Posted on Jun 4, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Group Wants to Postpone Bradwood Landing Land Use Hearing
The Columbia River Business Alliance and an Astoria resident have asked Clatsop County, Ore., authorities to delay the county planning commission’s public hearing on Bradwood Landing’s land use application, scheduled for July 10, until after the terminal’s independent public safety impact report becomes available at the end of July. Read more in The Daily...
Op-Ed: Entrance to Long Island Sound Not Suitable for LNG Tankers
Posted on May 30, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Entrance to Long Island Sound Not Suitable for LNG Tankers
An op-ed in the Connecticut Post complains that there is a lack of moderation on both sides of the debate regarding the Broadwater LNG terminal proposed for Long Island Sound, and ultimately concludes that “The Race,” a waterway serving as the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound, is not suitable for LNG...
Clatsop County Receives Proposals for Bradwood Landing Public Safety Assessment
Posted on May 29, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Clatsop County Receives Proposals for Bradwood Landing Public Safety Assessment
Clatsop County, Ore., has received several proposals from consulting firms to perform an independent safety assessment of NorthernStar’s planned Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. The selected firm will submit its findings to the county manager by July 31. The assessment will be controlled by county officials, but the terminal developer will reimburse the county for all associated...
Eastport Officials Express Concerns Regarding Quoddy Bay LNG Site to Governor, Congress
Posted on May 24, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Eastport Officials Express Concerns Regarding Quoddy Bay LNG Site to Governor, Congress
In letters to Maine’s governor and Congressional delegation, the City of Eastport, Maine, set forth its concerns about Quoddy Bay LNG’s LNG terminal project proposed for the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay. The city indicated that it does not oppose LNG generally but has concerns with Quoddy Bay’s project because its operations would disrupt life in the city. The city...
Mariners’ Unions Agree with each other on LNG Vessel Crews
Posted on May 24, 2007 in Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Mariners’ Unions Agree with each other on LNG Vessel Crews
The Australian AP (carried via Ararat news service) reports that the Seafarers’ International Union of North America (SIU) has signed a solidarity agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), which calls for Australian and American crews on LNG carriers calling on U.S. ports. MUA’s national secretary said that they hope the agreement will encourage vessel...