Oregon State Senator May Subpoena Documents Relating to Bradwood Landing LNG
Posted on May 21, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon State Senator May Subpoena Documents Relating to Bradwood Landing LNG
Oregon State Senator Ted Ferrioli suggested this week that he may pursue a request to examine certain documents relating to the Bradwood Landing LNG project under a subpoena. Find further information in the Natural Resource...
Hearing on Oregon LNG Project Rescheduled
Posted on May 20, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Hearing on Oregon LNG Project Rescheduled
The Daily Astorian reports that a public hearing regarding Oregon LNG and an associated natural gas pipeline has been rescheduled and now will convene on June 10, 2010.
Oregon State Senator Seeks Release of Documents Relating to Bradwood Landing LNG
Posted on May 20, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon State Senator Seeks Release of Documents Relating to Bradwood Landing LNG
According to The Oregonian, Senator Ted Ferrioli, Republican Leader in the Oregon Senate, has asked his senate colleagues to join him in requesting the release of a number of documents relating to the state’s analysis of the Bradwood Landing LNG project. Sen. Ferrioli is seeking access to 64 emails that may shed light on the role of former Department of Justice employee Brent...
Editorial Criticizes Bridge Clearance Bill
Posted on May 19, 2010 in Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Criticizes Bridge Clearance Bill
An editorial carried by the Providence Journal (R.I.) criticizes a bill (S. 2125) under consideration in the Rhode Island General Assembly that would require 25 feet of clearance under the Mt. Hope Bridge for marine vessels 150 feet or longer. The piece, arguing this bill is designed to impede progress on the Weaver’s Cove LNG project, notes the exemplary safety record of the LNG...
Public Hearing Scheduled for Oregon LNG Project
Posted on May 19, 2010 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Hearing Scheduled for Oregon LNG Project
A public hearing has been scheduled for May 27, 2010, in Astoria, Ore., to discuss the Oregon LNG and Oregon Pipeline proposals. The Daily Astorian provides further details.
Calais City Council Creates Marine Industrial Zone
Posted on May 18, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calais City Council Creates Marine Industrial Zone
The City Council of Calais, Maine, voted last week to amend its zoning and land use regulations to create a marine industrial zone for the site proposed for the Calais LNG import facility. Town Manager Diane Barnes noted that the zoning change was not specifically for Calais LNG, but rather to assist development of marine industrial projects in the city, saying “[i]f Calais LNG...