Suffolk County Asks FERC to Reject Broadwater Energy’s Request to Submit Additional Data
Posted on Mar 15, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Suffolk County Asks FERC to Reject Broadwater Energy’s Request to Submit Additional Data
In a letter to FERC filed Tuesday, Suffolk County asked the Commission to deny Broadwater Energy’s Feb. 26 request to submit additional information in response to critics of its proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. Lawyers for the County noted that comments on the project’s draft environmental impact statement were due by Jan. 23. The County also requested an...
Canadian Government Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Transit
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canadian Government Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Transit
Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs Greg Thompson affirmed that Canada remains steadfast in its opposition to the transit of LNG tankers en route to the proposed LNG terminals in Maine, despite a letter from the U.S. State Department insisting that all vessels are afforded the right of innocent passage through the Canadian waters of Head Harbour Passage. “When we take the...
Daily Op-eds
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Daily Op-eds
The Daily Astorian (in favor of Bradwood Landing) The Daily Astorian (in opposition to Bradwood Landing)
Downeast LNG Challenges New Brunswick’s Position on Project
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Downeast LNG Challenges New Brunswick’s Position on Project
New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham said his government’s concerns regarding the proposed Downeast LNG terminal are motivated by safety and environmental issues and not by a commercial interest in the Canaport LNG terminal in St. John, New Brunswick, as alleged by Downeast LNG president Dean Girdis. Graham’s remarks came after a meeting with members of the New England-Canada...
Editorial: EPA’s Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: EPA’s Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns
Commenting on Representative Waxman’s request for EPA documents regarding air quality standards applied to BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal, the Ventura County Star says that the agency’s partial disclosure of documents makes the 2005 reversal appear suspicious and “undermines public confidence in the process.” [Free registration...
Editorial: Proposed Esperanza LNG Terminal Has Advantages
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Proposed Esperanza LNG Terminal Has Advantages
The Daily Breeze supports Esperanza Energy’s proposed offshore LNG terminal, which the publication says will provide much-needed energy to Southern California but is “far enough away to calm the worst case of...