SAFE LNG?



		Congress is considering giving FERC near total control of land-based and near shore LNG facility siting. States are concerned in maintaining their authority and environmental protections, while safety advocates worry that FERC cares little about LNG safety in populated areas. This provision of the Energy Bill will be taken up in the U.S. Senate as early as the week of May 15th. If you are concerned let your Senator know what you think. To find out how to contact your Senator go to: www.senate.gov Senators on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee are particularly important to contact. Membership of that committee can be found at: energy.senate.gov



		Does California Need Liquefied Natural Gas? The Community Environmental Council released a report in April 2006 which poses this question and addresses our potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy to replace LNG. Click here for the report. Washington Gas, the major distribution company in Washington DC and surrounding Virginia and Maryland, has just published the study Investigation of the Causes of Leaks in Natural Gas Pipeline Compression Couplings which appears to blame the use of LNG for these leaks. These problems have cost Washington gas an estimated $144 million. To download the 41 page report click here. Public Safety and FERC's LNG Spin The Pipeline Safety Trust releases report comparing what FERC says about LNG safety with the facts. For a sample, or to download the whole report, click here.