Breaking AP report: Cruise terminal permit delayed as state seeks additional information from ports- “Any delay is the fault of the State Ports Authority, which has, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, refused to recognize that cruise operations impact local citizens’ health and the integrity of Charleston’s economically vital historic area,” (Blan Holman, attorney representing the Southern Environmental Law Center said).
...The terminal is also a focus of suits in both state and federal court. Preservation groups, environmentalists and neighborhood residents sued in state court saying the cruises are a public nuisance ...
“Better cruise emissions possible”- a P&C editorial today: “Those insisting that it is not necessary to institute enforceable restrictions on air emissions from cruise ships in Charleston could be leaning on a weak reed.”
"...Until it is sure that the regulations will stand and that the cruise industry will abide by them, people who live or work in the area of the passenger terminal should not get complacent." Read ent ...