Editorial: NIMBYism Is Bad Public Policy
Posted on Jul 28, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: NIMBYism Is Bad Public Policy
The Providence Journal accused Rhode Island elected officials of riding “the good ship NIMBY” in their fight to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. Criticizing enactment of a bill that would bar the passage of LNG tankers through the Narragansett Bay, The Journal says voters will be disgruntled when “left with blackouts and public-health and economic...
Freeport-McMoRan Prepared to Discuss Revenue Sharing With Blanco
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Freeport-McMoRan Prepared to Discuss Revenue Sharing With Blanco
Freeport-McMoRan may comply with Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s demand to receive a portion of the revenue generated from the operation of its Main Pass LNG terminal proposed for offshore Louisiana, according to William Collier, the company’s spokesperson. “We’re prepared to pay reasonable fees provided by the [Deepwater Port] act, but we haven’t had...
Massachusetts Governor Calls Weaver’s Cove LNG Terminal “Ill-Advised”
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Governor Calls Weaver’s Cove LNG Terminal “Ill-Advised”
Gov. Mitt Romney acknowledged that Massachusetts needs additional LNG supply, but called the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal planned for Fall River “ill-advised.” The Governor’s comments were offered in response to a reporter’s question about a bill that would restrict the passage of LNG tankers under bridges and near significant populations. Read more in the...
New Developments in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Developments in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
The Daily Astorian reports on several developments related to NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal on the Columbia River, including NorthernStar’s answer it filed with FERC on July 25 in response to safety and environmental protests previously lodged with the Commission. Separately, the paper also reports that local and state emergency personnel...
Baltimore Mayor Opposes Sparrows Point LNG Proposal
Posted on Jul 26, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Baltimore Mayor Opposes Sparrows Point LNG Proposal
In a letter to FERC dated June 28, Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley expressed opposition to AES’ Sparrows Point LNG terminal proposed for Dundalk, Md., saying that the project poses “unacceptable security and environmental risks.” The letter may be found in the FERC e-Library in Docket No....
Baltimore Politician Opposes Disposal of Dredged Material from Sparrows Point Shipyard
Posted on Jul 26, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Baltimore Politician Opposes Disposal of Dredged Material from Sparrows Point Shipyard
Today’s Baltimore Sun reports that Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. has called for a ban on the disposal of dredge spoils at Hart-Miller Island, after Barletta Willis, Inc. received state approval to use the island for disposal of spoils from construction of a boat repair facility at Sparrows Point. Opponents of AES’ Sparrows Point LNG terminal say the shipyard...