California Assembly Committee Rejects LNG Bill
Posted on Sep 1, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Assembly Committee Rejects LNG Bill
The Ventura County Star reports that a California Assembly committee yesterday rejected SB 426, a measure that would mandate the California Energy Commission to assess and rank all LNG terminals proposed for the state to ensure compliance with local public safety and health requirements. Clearwater Port LNG project manager Billy Owens testified against the bill, saying that “[t]he bill’s subjective ranking system would have added an unnecessary and confusing additional layer of process.” Assemblyman Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) expressed concern that yesterday’s hearing held by the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee did not allow ample time for interested parties to express comments. [Free registration necessary]