Rep Gallison proposes $1M tolls for LNG tankers

State Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. has submitted legislation that would require LNG tankers traveling through Rhode Island waters to pay millions to local municipalities each time they pass, post enormous bonds and carry $1 billion in liability insurance.

The goal of the legislation, which is scheduled for a hearing before the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee Thursday, is to stop the proposed offshore liquefied natural gas off-loading facility for Mount Hope Bay by Weaver’s Cove Energy LLC.http://tinyurl.com/yfyc64k