LNG transportation

New York congressman asks DOT to reverse LNG by rail rule

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A New York congressman for the greater Rochester area is asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to reverse a rule that allows the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) unit trains.

Democrat Rep. Joseph D. Morelle said in a Nov. 13 letter addressed to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Ron Batory that the safety concerns of transporting LNG via rail outweigh the benefits of running LNG trains through his district. 

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Environmental groups appeal permits for LNG export facility in New Jersey

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Environmental groups are appealing multiple permit approvals for a project that would include the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via rail for export out of a New Jersey terminal. The organizations say the rail and truck transport of LNG needs more federal regulatory oversight given its volatile nature.

Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other local environmental groups are appealing permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection...

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Environmental groups, states sue feds over LNG by rail

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Environmental groups, 14 states and the District of Columbia are suing federal agencies over regulation allowing the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via rail.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in June authorized the bulk transportation of LNG by rail, and the rule was expected to take effect Monday, a month after it was published in the Federal Register.

The rule, which was made in consultation with the Feder...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/environmental-groups-states-sue-feds-over-lng-by-rail

Rail groups split on Democrats’ infrastructure bill

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A number of the railroad-related items listed in the 846-page, $500 billion infrastructure bill introduced by House Democrats this week could face some hot debate as it goes through Congress, judging by the reactions of rail trade groups and rail labor.

The bill, entitled Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America), is a five-year, $494 billion surface reauthorization bill unveiled on June 3 by the U.S. House and Transportation &...

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