Editorial: Dependence on Imported Fuel Is Disadvantageous
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Dependence on Imported Fuel Is Disadvantageous
An op-ed in Saturday’s Bangor Daily News says LNG development is detrimental to the U.S. economy because it increases reliance on imported supply. The author, a professor at the University of Maine, also recommends turning to alternative energy sources that do not raise security risks such as coal and nuclear power. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Editorial: LNG Protests Promote Energy Shortfall
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Editorial: LNG Protests Promote Energy Shortfall
Saturday’s Boston Herald editorial criticizes politicians and environmental groups for their efforts to obstruct the Weaver’s Cove project, in light of rising gas prices. Opponents of the terminal have threatened legal action in the days since FERC upheld their order approving the plan. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Environmental Group Disapproves Weaver’s Cove Ruling
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Group Disapproves Weaver’s Cove Ruling
Friday’s Boston Herald reports that the Conservation Law Foundation intends to appeal FERC’s order approving the Weaver’s Cove LNG project. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Philadelphia Politicians Oppose PGW Project
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Philadelphia Politicians Oppose PGW Project
Three Philadelphia City Council members say PGW’s proposed LNG terminal would threaten waterfront development and endanger residents. See their op-ed in Friday’s Philadelphia Daily...
Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
The Herald News today reports on the Coast Guard’s December decision to reject Fall River’s request for exclusion zones for marine LNG vessels. In a letter addressed to the city, the Coast Guard says, “Risks to the public from these transportation systems are managed with a combination of preventative and mitigation measures, including design standards, operational...
Special Master Chosen in Boundary Clash
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Special Master Chosen in Boundary Clash
The News Journal today reports that the U.S. Supreme Court has appointed a Special Master to act as fact-finder in the boundary dispute between New Jersey and Delaware. The Special Master, a Portland, Maine lawyer, has the “authority to fix the time and conditions for additional pleadings” and summon witnesses as necessary. The decision to appoint a Special Master is...