CLNG Calls Rhode Island’s LNG Vessel Transit Law Unconstitutional
Posted on Oct 18, 2006 in Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on CLNG Calls Rhode Island’s LNG Vessel Transit Law Unconstitutional
The Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG) calls unconstitutional a Rhode Island law that would create exclusion zones designed to prevent LNG vessel transit to the planned Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal site. “The U.S. Constitution dictates that the state cannot legislate in an area in which Congress intends to regulate,” said Bill Cooper, CLNG’s executive director. According to The Boston Herald, CLNG is considering legal action to challenge the law. [Access to archived articles requires a fee.]