US House bill could return LNG siting rights back to states

Supporters of the proposed legislation say that FERC is approving every project put in front of them, ignoring geological and environmental concerns. "When FERC did their last two site visits at the Oregon LNG Terminal site, they didn't even bring a geologist with them," said Columbia...

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Published inNatural Gas Week Vol. 26; no. 36; p. 7
Main Author Benedetto, Alex
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Energy Intelligence Group 06.09.2010
Subjects
Bills
Bills, Legislative
Energy policy
Laws, regulations and rules
Legislation
Liquefied natural gas
Natural gas prices
Permits
Political aspects
United States > US
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Summary:Supporters of the proposed legislation say that FERC is approving every project put in front of them, ignoring geological and environmental concerns. "When FERC did their last two site visits at the Oregon LNG Terminal site, they didn't even bring a geologist with them," said Columbia Pacific Common Sense Chairwoman Laurie Caplan. "I think its fair to gives the states more of a say, because doesn't seem to be any kind of philosophy to what FERC is doing, except saying we'll...
ISSN:8756-3037