More Hyped Than the Super Bowl.

At this point, you probably need a program to keep track of all the players and scheduled activities associated with the regulatory review of the LNG project off Oxnard. The Malibu Surfside News offers a pretty good summary, but basically, the immediate future breaks out like this:

There are three upcoming hearings. Next Wednesday, the Coast Guard will hold its hearing in Oxnard, and the Surfside News is reporting that no resulting decision will be made for up to 90 days. After that, the State Lands Commission meets on April 9, then the Coastal Commission on April 12.

Proponents of the project cite job creation and a plentiful supply of natural gas to meet California's growing demand. Detractors bemoan the project for a variety of reasons which run the gamut from national security to environmental concerns and, as many (read: "this blog") suspect, fear that the project would mar their million dollar ocean views.

So, finally next week is almost here.