Connecticut Raises Coastal Issues in Broadwater
Posted on Oct 31, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Raises Coastal Issues in Broadwater
The Day reports that Connecticut Governor Rell and DEP Commissioner McCarthy told FERC October 27 that the Broadwater LNG terminal, proposed for Long Island Sound, should be consistent the Connecticut’s coastal zone management laws. At this writing, the letter is not available in the FERC docket. If Connecticut successfully asserts Coastal Zone Management Act jurisdiction...
Mayor Lambert to Speak to Students About LNG
Posted on Oct 31, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mayor Lambert to Speak to Students About LNG
Fall River Mayor Lambert will speak this week at a forum for Bristol Community College students, encouraging them to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal even though “the tide has turned” against the facility. The forum is organized by Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group and will include State Representative David Sullivan and Fire Chief David Thiboutot....
New Bedford Challenger Would Oppose LNG
Posted on Oct 31, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Bedford Challenger Would Oppose LNG
Candidate for mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Scott Lang, would “lend a hand” to Fall River against the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. The Herald News has the detailed...
Bill May Be Introduced to Permit LNG Project on Outer Brewster Island
Posted on Oct 28, 2005 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bill May Be Introduced to Permit LNG Project on Outer Brewster Island
The spokesperson for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay said Rep. Brian S. Dempsey, chairman of the House Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy would introduce legislation to permit the construction of an LNG terminal on Outer Brewster Island. Yesterday’s Patriot Ledger has the details. See similar article in today’s edition of The Boston...
Conn. Attorney Gen. Blumenthal Opposes Broadwater
Posted on Oct 28, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Conn. Attorney Gen. Blumenthal Opposes Broadwater
In a press release issued today, Connecticut Attorney Gen. Richard Blumenthal says, “I will oppose this project before other federal agencies that will consider it, such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers. It will also seek the project’s rejection by New York permitting and environmental agencies.” Connecticut Attorney General...
Delaware Says in Supreme Court Filing that NJ’s Argument for Crown Landing Proposal Is Unsound
Posted on Oct 28, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Delaware Says in Supreme Court Filing that NJ’s Argument for Crown Landing Proposal Is Unsound
Delaware Attorney General M. Jane Brady said New Jersey erred in asking the Supreme Court for permission to construct an LNG terminal on the Delaware River in a response filed yesterday to New Jersey’s motion in July. An article published today in Today’s Sunbeam has the story. [Access to archived articles requires a...