Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on 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 procedures, safety and security regulations, etc.” Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr. said the established zones would have ended the project.