Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety, and Regulation
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This report provides an overview of recent industry proposals for new LNG import terminals. The report summarizes LNG hazards and the industry's safety record. It discusses federal laws and regulations related to LNG terminal siting with a focus on the authorities of key federal agencies and safety provisions in the permitting of onshore facilities.
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This report provides an overview of recent industry proposals for new LNG import terminals. The report summarizes LNG hazards and the industry's safety record. It discusses federal laws and regulations related to LNG terminal siting with a focus on the authorities of key federal agencies and safety provisions in the permitting of onshore facilities.
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Parfomak, Paul W. & Vann, Adam.Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety, and Regulation,
report,
February 24, 2009;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87276/:
accessed April 24, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.