New Fortress Energy subsidiary Energy Transfer Services’ permit allowing the transport of liquefied natural gas in special tank cars is set to expire next week, according to environmental group Delaware Riverkeeper.
The suspension would allow the July 2020 rule to be aligned with a separate and companion regulation currently being worked on by federal regulators.
The groups say more federal oversight is needed for the transport of liquefied natural gas by rail.
The rule seeks to address Democrats’ concerns about the safety measures the railroads would take in transporting liquefied natural gas.
The approval comes amid some objection by Congressional Democrats and a wider proposed rulemaking on the same issue.
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