“Basically we are going back to the drawing board on this thing and they are going to look at safety on the river and all of us care about.”
Poughkeepsie Journal: State should assert its role over Hudson River protection
“The governor should join the legislature in putting both the federal government and industry on notice: The river will be protected at all costs.”
DEC releases findings on barge that ran aground carrying two million gallons of gasoline
“It was an unfortunate incident that came out with good results and something to hold onto and learn as we go forward. Overall we were very happy with the results.” — Reinauer spokesman Gary Gould
Video: Assemblywoman Didi Barrett discusses bill preventing barge anchorage sites
State lawmakers say New York can permanently keep oil barges from anchoring in the Hudson River — if the Coast Guard decides to revisit the issue
Proposed bill would stop plans for anchorages in the Hudson
“The anchorage proposal could have had a negative impact on everything – from environmental health, to public safety and economic development.” — Sue Serino
Coast Guard must do full, public review on Hudson anchorages: View
To regain the public trust squandered by the anchorage fiasco, the Inspector General, Coast Guard and Congress must do their respective parts to guarantee the public substantive participation, transparent rulemaking.
Lawmakers say threat to Hudson River continues without Cuomo signature
“The guidelines for petroleum vessel traffic that the bill gives the DEC will be of critical importance should any future proposals for anchorages be put forth by the federal government.” — Assemblywoman Didi Barrett
Cuomo and state reps differ on urgency of Hudson River anchorage bill
In a telephone interview, the Governor’s Office declined to say whether Cuomo favors or opposes the legislation.