With an earlier federal appeals court decision authorizing its review of the matter, the California Coastal Commission Thursday voted unanimously to oppose federal efforts to extend three dozen oil/natural gas leases off the state’s central coast from Oxnard north to San Luis Obispo.
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President Bush Signs Bill Authorizing Alaska Gas Pipeline
President Bush on Wednesday signed into law legislation that authorizes the construction of a mega-natural gas pipeline from Alaska’s North Slope to the lower 48 states, streamlines permitting and expedites court challenges by environmental opponents (see Daily GPI, Oct. 14).
Environmental Groups Sue BLM Over Barrett’s Utah Exploration Project
Multiple environmental groups are suing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for authorizing Bill Barrett Corp. to conduct the Stone Cabin 3-D seismic gas exploration project on the West Tavaputs Plateau of eastern Utah this summer, possibly endangering cultural resources, such as rock art, cliff dwellings and other structures in nearby Nine Mile Canyon.
Environmental Groups Sue BLM Over Barrett’s Utah Exploration Project; BLM Fights Back
Multiple environmental groups are suing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for authorizing Bill Barrett Corp. to conduct the Stone Cabin 3-D seismic gas exploration project on the West Tavaputs Plateau of eastern Utah this summer, possibly endangering cultural resources, such as rock art, cliff dwellings and other structures in nearby Nine Mile Canyon.
GAO Report Recommends Closer Oversight of Drilling in Wildlife Refuges
A Government Accounting Office (GAO) report has recommended the Interior Department seek legislation authorizing closer controls for its Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) over oil and gas drilling in national wildlife refuges.
GAO Report Recommends Closer Oversight of Drilling in Wildlife Refuges
A Government Accounting Office (GAO) report has recommended the Interior Department seek legislation authorizing closer controls for its Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) over oil and gas drilling in national wildlife refuges.
FERC Denies Stay of Guardian Pipeline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has denied a motion for a stay and remand of its earlier orders authorizing construction of Guardian Pipeline, a 141-mile, 36-inch line designed to deliver up to 750 MMcf/d from the Chicago Hub near Joliet, IL, to southeastern Wisconsin.
FERC Approves Plan to Alleviate Tetco Constraints in NY, NJ
FERC issued an order authorizing additional compression on Algonquin Gas Transmission that is designed to help affiliate Texas Eastern Transmission (Tetco) increase its delivery capabilities on a constrained part of its system in New York and New Jersey.
FERC Approves Plan to Alleviate Tetco Constraints in NY, NJ
FERC issued an order authorizing additional compression on Algonquin Gas Transmission that is designed to help affiliate Texas Eastern Transmission (Tetco) increase its delivery capabilities on a constrained part of its system in New York and New Jersey.
CA Gov. Signs New Energy Bailout Bill
California legislators Thursday passed a new law with a $10billion price tag authorizing the state to sign long-termelectricity contracts and also stabilize the financially troubledtwo largest investor-owned utilities. The governor hurried to signthe measure yesterday afternoon before departing to attend aWestern Governors’ Association energy roundtable with the top BushAdministration Friday in Portland, OR.