Letter of Recommendation; Proposed Broadwater LNG Project, Long Island Sound

摘要

In accordance with the requirements in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 127.009, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound, is preparing a Letter of Recommendation as to the suitability of Long Island Sound for liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine traffic. This Letter of Recommendation will encompass the marine safety and security aspects associated with the proposed Broadwater LNG facility. The letter of recommendation is in response to a Letter of Intent submitted by Broadwater Energy, a joint venture of Shell Oil and TransCanada Corporation, to construct and operate an offshore floating, storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the New York State waters of Long Island Sound. Because the proposed facility would be located in state waters, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for this proposed project. The COTP Long Island Sound is soliciting written comments and related material, and will join FERC at four public meetings seeking comments, pertaining specifically to maritime safety and security aspects of the proposed LNG facility. In preparation for issuance of a lette