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Supreme Court Ruling in Border Dispute Expected

The U.S. Supreme Court met last week to discuss the border dispute between New Jersey and Delaware, and a decision could come as early as today. The Court will decide whether to proceed with oral arguments or order further investigation. Yesterday’s News Journal has details on what this decision means for the proposed BP Crown Landing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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