Jordan Cove Energy Delays Submission of Application to FERC
Posted on Apr 6, 2007 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Jordan Cove Energy Delays Submission of Application to FERC
Jordan Cove Energy has delayed again the filing of its application to develop an LNG terminal in Coos Bay, Ore., in order to respond to a FERC data request. The request, prompted by the U.S. Coast Guard, seeks additional safety and environmental information regarding vessels servicing the proposed facility. “We are responding to that and now plan to submit our application by late...
Federal Biologists Examining Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal’s Potential Impact on Fragile Species
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Federal Biologists Examining Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal’s Potential Impact on Fragile Species
The Daily Astorian reports that biologists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service are reviewing FERC’s Biological Assessment and Essential Fish Habitat Assessment for NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed LNG terminal in Bradwood Landing, Ore. After evaluating the documents, the agencies will submit their conclusions...
Oxnard City Council Meeting With Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Aide Canceled
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oxnard City Council Meeting With Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Aide Canceled
A proposed meeting between two Oxnard City Council officials and an aide to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal was canceled after another council member expressed his intent to participate. According to Mayor Tom Holden, Tim Flynn’s attendance would have violated open-meeting laws by creating a quorum without...
Polling Technique Raises Allegations of Bias
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Polling Technique Raises Allegations of Bias
The Malibu Surfside News reports on allegations that supporters of BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal are asking local residents biased poll questions designed to yield a more favorable opinion of the proposal. According to the publication, BHP Billiton officials declined to comment on the...
Stakeholders Express Concerns at Coast Guard Hearing Regarding Cabrillo Port LNG
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Stakeholders Express Concerns at Coast Guard Hearing Regarding Cabrillo Port LNG
In Oxnard, Calif., the U.S. Coast Guard last night held the first of a series of upcoming meetings by various agencies to consider BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo LNG terminal. Attendees discussed the safety of the regasification facility and the terminal’s expected impact on local air pollution. The Los Angeles Times provides further coverage. [Free registration...
LNG Opposition Group Challenges Referendum Results
Posted on Apr 4, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Opposition Group Challenges Referendum Results
An inspection of the ballots cast in the March 26 referendum on a proposed financial deal between Quoddy Bay LNG and Perry, Maine residents is scheduled to take place tomorrow afternoon. According to a Bangor Daily News article carried via Energy Central Professional, anti-LNG group Perry Citizens for Responsible Growth petitioned for the inspection due to concerns about voting...