State Department, Maine Senators Challenge Canadian Government’s Position
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on State Department, Maine Senators Challenge Canadian Government’s Position
According to the Bangor Daily News, the U.S. State Department sent a letter on March 8 to U.S. Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins challenging the Canadian Government’s decision restricting LNG vessels en route to the proposed Downeast LNG and Quoddy Bay LNG import facilities in Maine. In response, the senators issued a joint response stating, “We certainly agree with the...
FEIS/FEIR Identifies Risks Posed by Proposed BHP Billiton Terminal
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FEIS/FEIR Identifies Risks Posed by Proposed BHP Billiton Terminal
The Los Angeles Times provides local coverage of the Cabrillo Port final environmental impact statement, filed March 9, 2007. The FEIS/FEIR lists numerous mitigation measures designed to avoid or alleviate impacts, but states that “a number of adverse effects would remain significant and unavoidable.” Public hearings on the FEIS/FEIR are set to take place in April. The...
Editorial: Proposed Esperanza LNG Terminal Has Advantages
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Proposed Esperanza LNG Terminal Has Advantages
The Daily Breeze supports Esperanza Energy’s proposed offshore LNG terminal, which the publication says will provide much-needed energy to Southern California but is “far enough away to calm the worst case of...
Editorial: EPA’s Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: EPA’s Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns
Commenting on Representative Waxman’s request for EPA documents regarding air quality standards applied to BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal, the Ventura County Star says that the agency’s partial disclosure of documents makes the 2005 reversal appear suspicious and “undermines public confidence in the process.” [Free registration...
Downeast LNG Challenges New Brunswick’s Position on Project
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Downeast LNG Challenges New Brunswick’s Position on Project
New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham said his government’s concerns regarding the proposed Downeast LNG terminal are motivated by safety and environmental issues and not by a commercial interest in the Canaport LNG terminal in St. John, New Brunswick, as alleged by Downeast LNG president Dean Girdis. Graham’s remarks came after a meeting with members of the New England-Canada...