MARAD Announces Public Meeting for Port Dolphin LNG Proposal
Posted on Jul 12, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on MARAD Announces Public Meeting for Port Dolphin LNG Proposal
The Maritime Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard will host a public meeting on the Port Dolphin Energy LLC LNG Deepwater Port License Application in Palmetto, Fla., on July 25. Additional details are available in the Federal...
Local Officials Hear Both Sides of Bradwood Landing LNG Debate
Posted on Jul 12, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Officials Hear Both Sides of Bradwood Landing LNG Debate
Over the course of a 12-hour public hearing held at a local high school, Clatsop County (Ore.) Planning Commissioners heard from staff members, NorthernStar officials, and local residents both in favor of, and opposed to, the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. In its summary of the hearing, the Daily Astorian reports that over 140 individuals offered testimony and 40 others wished...
Former Assistant Surgeon General: Quoddy Bay Emergency Response Plan May Be Inadequate
Posted on Jul 12, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Former Assistant Surgeon General: Quoddy Bay Emergency Response Plan May Be Inadequate
In a letter to FERC in docket no. CP07-35, Rear Admiral / Assistant Surgeon General Brian W. Flynn (Ret.) provides a detailed critique of Quoddy Bay LNG’s response to the protest recently filed at FERC by the City of Eastport, Maine. R.Adm. Flynn expresses concern that the emergency response plan under development by Quoddy Bay for Eastport and other communities in close...
Canadian Liberal Leader Says More Investigation Needed on Rabaska Terminal
Posted on Jul 12, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Canadian Liberal Leader Says More Investigation Needed on Rabaska Terminal
The Montreal Gazette reports that federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion told a meeting of environmentalists that he believes more investigation is needed, specifically on maritime safety issues, before the proposed Rabaska LNG terminal in Quebec receives final...
U.S. Coast Guard Requests Further Information from Maine LNG Developers
Posted on Jul 11, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Requests Further Information from Maine LNG Developers
In a letter to FERC released yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard expresses its views on the current state of the regulatory review for the proposed Quoddy Bay and Downeast LNG terminals in Passamaquoddy Bay and requests additional information from the developers. Captain Stephen Garrity’s letter recognizes the important role that Canada must play with regard to the proposed terminals...