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Month: March 2020

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New Report Highlights Threat of Pipeline Construction to Water Quality

A new report on turbidity in streams and rivers underscores how increased sediment loads will adversely affect aquatic life as well as drinking water quality. Numeric Turbidity Water Quality Standards: A Tool to Protect Aquatic Life was released this week

Daniel Shaffer March 27, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Should Pipeline Construction Resume Amid COVID-19 Concerns?

There is growing concern about the possible resumption of pipeline construction in the midst of the COVIDZ-19 pandemic, particularly given that most workers on both projects are from out of state.   On March 25, the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) filed

Daniel Shaffer March 27, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Why a SCOTUS Case Over the Atlantic Pipeline Project Could Have Big Implications

Card – Law.com – 3/25/20

Daniel Shaffer March 27, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

Virginia session sets up clean energy investment, Dominion regulations fall flat

Card – S&P Global – 3/23/20

Daniel Shaffer March 27, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

What the Coronavirus Curve Teaches Us About Climate Change

Card – Politico – 3/26/20

Daniel Shaffer March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Big Picture Read more

PJM’s Compliance Plan Doesn’t End FERC Order’s Threat to Renewables, Experts Say

Card – Greentech Media – 3/20/20

Daniel Shaffer March 27, 2020 Big Picture Read more

PHMSA Issues Final Rule on Underground Natural Gas Storage Safety Establishing a Phased-in, Multi-Year Timeframe for Integrity Management

Card – JD Supra – 3/21/20

Daniel Shaffer March 27, 2020 Big Picture Read more

Coronavirus may get America to pass its biggest climate bill yet

Card – Quartz – 3/25/20

Daniel Shaffer March 27, 2020 Big Picture Read more

Pandemic Impacts Agencies and Courts Dealing with Pipeline Issues

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is having a decisive impact on the activities of regulatory agencies and courts who have jurisdiction over pipeline issues. Within the last few days, the following has occurred: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

If There’s a Recession, What’s the Impact on Natural Gas?

Growing speculation about a possible economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has begun to raise questions about the impact on the natural gas market.  A March 9 commentary by Andrew Bradford, CEO of BTU Analytics, notes that declines in

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more
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ABRA CONSERVATION HUB 

ABRA’s Conservation Hub program promotes responsible resource management by providing access to critical information needed for effective public involvement in environmental review and oversight.

Following the defeat of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in 2020, ABRA initiated the Conservation Hub to support informed public engagement with the broader range of environmental issues confronting the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Mountain region. The Conservation Hub builds on the analysis and information sharing capacity achieved through ABRA’s Pipeline CSI project during the years of ACP opposition.

The Conservation Hub is based on the use of GIS mapping to provide details and context for land development projects and management practices that involve risk of environmental harm, as well as for environmental preservation and restoration initiatives. The Conservation Hub also provides access to regulatory documents and assessments related to specific projects or issues.

Multiple Conservation Hub sites, focused on individual projects or issues, have been developed collaboratively with ABRA’s partners and allies. Going forward, we invite conservation groups, individuals, and communities to provide ideas for new Hub sites and GIS mapping that can contribute to informed public engagement on behalf of environmental integrity in the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region.

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