U.S. Rep. Questions Availability of USCG Resources for Proposed Broadwater Terminal
Posted on Feb 19, 2007 in Blog, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Questions Availability of USCG Resources for Proposed Broadwater Terminal
In a letter to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop (D-N.Y.) has requested a hearing to investigate the USCG’s ability to adequately safeguard Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. “There are many unanswered questions about what impact Broadwater and similar projects will have...
FERC Dismisses Complaint Filed Regarding Bradwood Landing Meeting
Posted on Feb 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Dismisses Complaint Filed Regarding Bradwood Landing Meeting
FERC yesterday dismissed a complaint filed by some opponents of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. The complaint allegeed that FERC staff violated ex parte rules by attending a December 14, 2006 meeting to discuss environmental issues surrounding the project. The agency determined that FERC staff properly followed regulations that allow...
BHP Billiton Representative to Discuss Cabrillo Port
Posted on Feb 15, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BHP Billiton Representative to Discuss Cabrillo Port
The public affairs adviser for BHP Billiton is scheduled to appear before The Oxnard Republican Women’s Club to discuss the company’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. Read more about the Feb. 28 meeting in The Ventura County Star. [Free registration...
Downeast LNG Officials and Baileyville Town Council Discuss Proposed Pipeline
Posted on Feb 15, 2007 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Downeast LNG Officials and Baileyville Town Council Discuss Proposed Pipeline
Downeast LNG representatives met with Town Council members in Baileyville, Maine, Monday night to discuss plans to build a pipeline associated with the company’s proposed LNG terminal in Robbinston, Maine. Some councilors expressed concern that the pipeline may pass near the town’s water supply and suggested an alternative route, which Downeast spokesperson Rob Wyatt said...
Editorial: LNG-Fueled Trucks Would Help Minimize Air Pollution
Posted on Feb 15, 2007 in State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: LNG-Fueled Trucks Would Help Minimize Air Pollution
The Contra Costa Times has called for additional grants and research to support the use of LNG-fueled trucks in the Port of Oakland. The newspaper says that the trucks would help reduce air pollution at the...
New York Gov. Spitzer May Support Broadwater
Posted on Feb 15, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New York Gov. Spitzer May Support Broadwater
Citing unnamed sources, Newsday reports that New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is generally supportive of the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. However, according to his spokesperson, Spitzer wants to review analysis conducted by the New York Dept. of State and FERC’s draft environmental impact statement before making official statements regarding his position on...