Op-Ed: Public Hearings on LNG Projects Key to Informing Public
Posted on Oct 22, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Public Hearings on LNG Projects Key to Informing Public
An op-ed carried by the Ventura County Star advocates public hearings for major decisions, including decisions relating to LNG infrastructure.
Ventura City Council Candidates Generally Oppose Local LNG
Posted on Oct 19, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Ventura City Council Candidates Generally Oppose Local LNG
The Ventura County Reporter notes that all nine candidates for the three open seats on the Ventura City Council stated at last week’s debate that they opposed having LNG terminals built off the coast of Southern California, in contrast to the recent support for the Clearwater project expressed by a Councilman who is not up for re-election. As one candidate warned voters,...
Op-Ed: Vancouver Residents Should Have Input in WestPac LNG Process
Posted on Oct 18, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Vancouver Residents Should Have Input in WestPac LNG Process
In an op-ed carried by the Powell River Peak, Sandy McCormick, a former public official and current resident of Texada Island, British Columbia, expressed frustration with comments made at a recent public meeting by WestPac LNG president Mark Butler. According to McCormick, Butler encouraged local residents to voice their concerns with regulatory authorities, not with the company...
Oregon County Professional Staff Reiterates Opposition to Bradwood Landing LNG Project
Posted on Oct 17, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon County Professional Staff Reiterates Opposition to Bradwood Landing LNG Project
The Daily Astorian reports that the Clatsop County staff released a supplemental report reiterating its opposition to the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal. In particular, the supplemental report notes that despite the project’s apparent inconsistency with local land use laws, the county Planning Commission decided to recommend conditional approval of the project. The...
Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Oct 16, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
Ventura County Star (Calif.) (opposed to Clearwater Port LNG)
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Crown Landing Jurisdictional Dispute
Posted on Oct 16, 2007 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Crown Landing Jurisdictional Dispute
On November 27, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the jurisdictional dispute between Delaware and New Jersey involving the construction of the Crown Landing LNG terminal. The Court will decide whether to accept the findings of Special Master Ralph Lancaster, which state that Delaware can regulate structures in the Delaware River up to the shoreline in southern New...