The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has done an about-face on its previously announced intention to “ensure that Virginia water quality standards are maintained in all areas affected” by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) and Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).”
Energy Industry-Sponsored Poll Claims Strong Public Support for ACP
The Consumers Energy Alliance (CEA), an industry coalition whose members include Dominion Energy and the Virginia Manufacturers Association (which is also represented on the group’s Board of Directors), this week released results of a public opinion survey conducted in Virginia,
U.S. Senate Conducts Confirmation Hearings on FERC Nominees
The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources conducted a confirmation hearing on May 25 for the recently nominees to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson (see May 19 ABRA Update for background on nominees).
Virginia Gubernatorial Primaries Set for June 13. Be Sure to Vote!
The primaries to determine the Republican and Democrat nominees for Governor of Virginia, to succeed current Governor Terry McAuliffe, will be held on Tuesday, June 13. Those readers of ABRA Update who are eligible voters in Virginia are strongly urged
DEQ acknowledges error, clarifies approach to review of pipelines
Card – The Roanoke Times – 5/24/17
Steep slope plan ‘extensive,’ Dominion says
Card – The Recorder – 5/25/17
Dirty Dominion Pushes Fracked Gas and Super-Expensive Nuclear While Offshore Wind Costs Plummet. Brilliant!
Card – Blue Virginia – 5/20/17
FERC Delays Final Environmental Impact release: scheduled for July 21st
Card – Federal Register – 5/19/17
Opponents hope Newport historic designation will help in fight against Mountain Valley Pipeline
Card – WSLS10 News – 5/19/17
Downs: Mountain Valley Pipeline disrespects our landscape, our opinions
Card – The Roanoke Times – 5/22/17