Legislator Proposes Bill to Block LNG Transit in Narragansett Bay
Posted on Mar 16, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Legislator Proposes Bill to Block LNG Transit in Narragansett Bay
Rhode Island State Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. has introduced legislation for the second consecutive year that would prevent LNG vessels from transiting the Narragansett Bay in an effort to stop the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. The bill requires transiting tankers to maintain a distance of 1.5 miles away from residential areas and urban infrastructure, and establishes 5000-foot safety zones around newly-constructed natural gas storage facilities in the state. Yesterday’s Providence Journal has the story. [Free registration necessary]