Op-Ed: Oil Tanker Accident Resembled Warnings of Counterterrorism Analyst
Posted on Dec 7, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Oil Tanker Accident Resembled Warnings of Counterterrorism Analyst
An op-ed carried the Boston Herald states that the gasoline tanker accident in Everett, Mass., resembled the warnings offered by counterterrorism analyst Richard Clarke regarding the hypothetical consequences of an accident at the Distrigas Everett LNG import facility. Noting the significant security provided for LNG tankers transiting to the Everett facility, the piece suggests that...
County Commissioners Approve Conditional Land Use Permit
Posted on Dec 6, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Commissioners Approve Conditional Land Use Permit
KCBY News reports that the Coos County Commissioners formally approved a conditional use permit for Jordan Cove LNG yesterday.
Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Dec 6, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
The Daily News (Longview, Wash.) (Opposed to Bradwood Landing LNG proposal)
Gasoline Accident Cited to Highlight Concerns about Mass. LNG Facility
Posted on Dec 6, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Gasoline Accident Cited to Highlight Concerns about Mass. LNG Facility
Following an explosion of a gasoline tanker truck approximately half a mile from the Distrigas Everett LNG import terminal, United States Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) told the Boston Herald that the accident ought to highlight concerns regarding the nearby LNG facility. Boston’s Mayor Thomas Menino shared Rep. Markey’s concerns. A spokesperson for Distrigas said that tanker...
Local Groups File Transcripts of State Hearings to Show Downeast LNG Project Has Stalled
Posted on Dec 6, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Groups File Transcripts of State Hearings to Show Downeast LNG Project Has Stalled
Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (We Take Care of Our Land), Save Passamaquoddy Bay-U.S., and Save Passamaquoddy Bay-Canada, Inc., filed the transcripts of several hearings concerning the Downeast LNG project convened by Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection, as well as brief summaries of each proceeding. The groups conclude that Downeast’s statements to FERC are...
County Commissioners to Finalize Jordan Cove Land Use Permit Conditions
Posted on Dec 5, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Commissioners to Finalize Jordan Cove Land Use Permit Conditions
KCBY News reports that the Coos County Commissioners have finished their deliberations over the conditions that will be attached to the Jordan Cove LNG land use permit. According to the news report, the Commissioners expect to complete the final draft of the conditions...