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Letter to the Editor: Gov. Blanco reiterates state’s position on LNG
I am writing in response to your recent editorial criticizing the decision of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to issue a consistency determination for ExxonMobil’s Pearl Crossing Liquefied Natural Gas terminal proposed to be located more than 35 miles off Louisiana’s coast. This decision was based on factors outlined in Louisiana’s coastal zone management program. The Department of Natural Resources concluded that the Pearl Crossing LNG project was generally consistent with state management plans, but that concerns remained about the impacts to marine life of the open-loop system proposed to be used by the terminal.
Mineral Board Holds May 2005 Lease Sale
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Angelle Speaks to Congress on Energy Topics
State Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle testified before members of the United States Congress yesterday on energy issues, primarily on the future of alternate energy resources in America and oil and gas exploration and production from the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This is the second time this year that Louisiana has been represented before members of the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee where a national energy policy is expected to be formulated.
Mineral Board Holds April 2005 Lease Sale
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Mineral Board Holds March 2005 Lease Sale
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Mineral Board Holds February 2005 Lease Sale
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Estuarians in parade for Mardi Gras
The America’s WETLAND action heroes, The Estuarians, will appear as the “Krewe of Estys” at eight Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans this month. The Estys will be throwing prized bracelets like those presented at Mardi Gras festivities in Washington, DC last week.
Governor and Corps to sign historic agreement
Louisiana and the federal government will sign a partnership agreement on Monday, Jan. 31st, dedicating their combined efforts toward a common goal of reversing the current trend of degradation to Louisiana’s valuable coastal ecosystem.
Mineral Board Holds January 2005 Lease Sale
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
December Lease Sale Results Announced by Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on Dec. 8, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Building in Baton Rouge.