Are steps being taken to keep LNG facilities safe?
Yes. All transport ships must comply with the laws and regulations of the International Maritime Organization, the U.S. Maritime Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The U.S. Coast Guard patrols and polices the waters off the coast of the United States and the four LNG import facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has exclusive jurisdiction for the siting and construction of LNG import terminals. For requests to construct LNG terminals or related pipeline facilities, FERC conducts Environmental Impact Statements and evaluates the potential hazards and risks to the environment and surrounding communities. Are there environmental implications of LNG? As with all sources of energy derived from fossil fuel there are environmental implications associated with its extraction from the Earth. However, LNG, itself, is considered a cleaner source of energy than coal or oil because its does not foul the water or air because it does n
