Amendment to Coast Guard Authorization Could Impact LNG Terminals
Posted on Oct 20, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Amendment to Coast Guard Authorization Could Impact LNG Terminals
Section 1117 of H.R. 3619, the funding authorization bill for the U.S. Coast Guard as passed by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, would require the Coast Guard to certify the security of vessels carrying “especially hazardous materials” before a terminal accepting this kind of cargo is built or any new security plan is approved. The Coast Guard...
Maine Governor Notes Strong Relationship Between Maine and New Brunswick Despite Disagreement Over LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Oct 12, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Maine Governor Notes Strong Relationship Between Maine and New Brunswick Despite Disagreement Over LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
This weekend Gov. John Baldacci (D-Maine) contributed an op-ed to the Bangor Daily News which notes the continuing strong relationship between Maine and New Brunswick despite the disagreement over whether the Canadian Government has the right to regulate vessel traffic in Head Harbour Passage. Gov. Baldacci argues that Head Harbour Passage is an international waterway and the United...
Canadian Prime Minister Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Traffic in Canadian Waters of Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Sep 22, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Canadian Prime Minister Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Traffic in Canadian Waters of Head Harbour Passage
According to the Telegraph-Journal (New Brunswick, Canada), Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper reiterated his government’s opposition to LNG vessel traffic in the Canadian waters of Head Harbour Passage on a recent visit to Washington, DC, including to U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME). Also speaking to the issue, Greg Thompson, a Member of Parliament from New Brunswick and a...
Rhode Island Requests Reconsideration of USCG Recommendation for Weaver’s Cove LNG Offshore Berthing Proposal
Posted on Sep 21, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Requests Reconsideration of USCG Recommendation for Weaver’s Cove LNG Offshore Berthing Proposal
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) has requested that the U.S. Coast Guard reconsider its Letter of Recommendation for waterway suitability regarding the Weaver’s Cove LNG offshore berthing proposal. RIDEM’s request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
NMFS Reiterates Requests for Data on Downeast LNG’s Ship Strike Mitigation Plan
Posted on Sep 11, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Reiterates Requests for Data on Downeast LNG’s Ship Strike Mitigation Plan
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) submitted a letter to FERC this week reiterating its request for information regarding Downeast LNG’s plan to mitigate the possible effects of its project on marine animals. Specifically, NMFS is seeking additional information on Downeast LNG’s ship strike avoidance plan. The agency notes that it has received no response from...
Coast Guard Announces Temporary Security Zone Around Cameron LNG
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Coast Guard Announces Temporary Security Zone Around Cameron LNG
The U.S. Coast Guard announced in today’s Federal Register that it has established a temporary security zone in the Calcasieu River around the Cameron LNG import terminal. This security zone is effective until November 30,...