Court Might Issue Decision on Weaver’s Cove Project by Next Year
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Court Might Issue Decision on Weaver’s Cove Project by Next Year
The Herald News reports today that Boston’s First Circuit Court of Appeals could rule on Fall River’s lawsuit disputing FERC’s order approving the Weaver’s Cove LNG facility by the end of 2006. “There will be several rounds of briefs and then an oral argument before three judges of the court,” said Edward Berlin, one of the attorneys representing...
Lambert to Discuss LNG Proposal at State of the City Speech Tomorrow
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Lambert to Discuss LNG Proposal at State of the City Speech Tomorrow
Mayor Lambert says he will discuss the Weaver’s Cove project during tomorrow’s State of the City address. “I said in the campaign that you can’t ignore that (LNG) issue and it has the potential to change the whole dynamic here,” he said. “My hope is to make clear on Tuesday night that we can’t concede for a minute that this thing is going to...
NY Sen. Schumer Seeks More Information Before Assessing Safe Energy Harbor Proposal
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NY Sen. Schumer Seeks More Information Before Assessing Safe Energy Harbor Proposal
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) sent a letter on Thursday to the chair of Atlantic Sea Island Group asking for more information before he takes a stance on the Safe Harbor Energy LNG proposal. “The security, economy, public health and environment on Long Island are my first concerns and I need assurance that there will be no significant ill effects before I can support a project of...
NYT Editorial Says Public Debate on Broadwater Is Crucial to Review Process
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NYT Editorial Says Public Debate on Broadwater Is Crucial to Review Process
A New York Times editorial published yesterday says the ongoing public discourse on the potential benefits and pitfalls of the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal is necessary. The paper says that while both sides have valid arguments, the company has yet to prove that the project would benefit Long Island. “A healthy skepticism cuts both ways, and we look forward to hearing...
Passamaquoddy Tribe Express Support for Calais LNG Project
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Passamaquoddy Tribe Express Support for Calais LNG Project
The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, Maine are backing a regasification facility proposed by Calais LNG and Cianbro Corp., a large construction company, who jointly revealed plans for the multi-million dollar project last week before Calais City Council members and the planning board. Indian Township Tribal Councilor Liz Neptune says the terminal is the tribe’s way of...
Residents Express Concern Over Sparrows Point LNG Proposal
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Express Concern Over Sparrows Point LNG Proposal
Residents and activists are promising a fight against AES’ proposed LNG facility in Sparrows Point, Md. “Communities all over the U.S. have been fighting and defeating these projects for a reason,” said Dan Krepp, a member of the Greater Dundalk Alliance. The Baltimore Sun yesterday reported that some people are worried about leaks, terrorism threats, decreasing...