Broadwater Meeting for Property Owners Set for Next Month
Posted on Jan 25, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater Meeting for Property Owners Set for Next Month
The Shore Line Times reports that a forum exploring the environmental, economic and community issues associated with the Broadwater LNG proposal is scheduled for Feb. 2. Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Broadwater representatives are expected to appear at the event, which is geared toward property owners in Madison,...
Article on N.J. – Del. Border Dispute
Posted on Jan 25, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Article on N.J. – Del. Border Dispute
An article in yesterday’s Bridgeton News highlights arguments in the dispute between New Jersey and Delaware over regulatory rights in connection with BP’s proposed Crown Landing terminal. Delaware argues that it has title to and authority over the river bed; New Jersey says the proposed pier is within its riparian rights. Delaware’s counsel said he was...
USCG Proposes New Rules for LNG Tankers at Elba Island
Posted on Jan 24, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on USCG Proposes New Rules for LNG Tankers at Elba Island
On Monday, January 23, the US Coast Guard proposed new regulations to address LNG facility and vessel requirements on the Savannah River, explaining that “the current regulation is no longer adequate,” in light of the completion of two new berths at Elba Island in late 2005. Intended to better accommodate vessel traffic while increasing security, the proposed rule allows...
Politicians Respond to WSJ Editorial
Posted on Jan 24, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Politicians Respond to WSJ Editorial
In response to a Jan. 10 editorial published by The Wall Street Journal criticizing efforts to halt the proposed Weaver’s Cove project, Reps. James McGovern (D-Mass.) and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) say they vow to protect their constituents from projects that pose safety risks. Acknowledging a need for additional LNG facilities in New England, the representatives “strongly...
Mounting Opposition Against Broadwater Spurs Local Action
Posted on Jan 24, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mounting Opposition Against Broadwater Spurs Local Action
Opposition to the Broadwater LNG proposal, which typically has been confined to southeastern Connecticut, is now taking root in the western part of the state. Area environmental organizations are sponsoring a public forum next month that will showcase presentations on the project. The Day also reports that a local Sierra Club member is asking local municipalities to pass...