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Month: May 2020

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Appeals Court Hears Arguments Challenging FERC’s “Tolling Order” Policy

The long practice of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to delay making decisions on appeals of its rulings – so-called “tolling orders” – was challenged in oral arguments before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday, April 27. 

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020May 6, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Court Denies Request for A Stay of Keystone XL Decision Affecting NWP 12

Chief Judge Brian Morris for the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana  said on April 28 that he would not issue an administrative stay to his  April 15 order blocking the Army Corps’ Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP12) program, pending

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Concerns Expressed About Proposed ACP Yard in Goshen, VA

A proposed construction storage yard has drawn expressions of deep concern from a coalition of Rockbridge County citizens plus ABRA, Augusta County Alliance and the Rockbridge Area Conservation Council, both of whom are ABRA members. The proposed yard site is

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

How a GOP-backed plan threatens the Atlantic Coast pipeline

Card – E&E News – 4/24/20

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

At the cusp of historic energy investments in Virginia, COVID-19 handed us a lemon. Let’s make lemonade.

Card – Virginia Mercury – 4/30/20

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

D.C. Circuit Hears Challenge to Unjust FERC Practice Used to Advance Construction of Unnecessary Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Card – Southern Environmental Law Center – 4/27/20

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

Mountain Valley says pipeline still on track despite issues with permit program

Card – The Roanoke Times – 4/24/20

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Regional & MVP Read more

Two Controversial Virginia Gas Plants Face Increasing Uncertainty, Documents Show

Card – Energy and Policy Institute – 4/29/20 Related: State Corporation Commission should pause process on natural gas project

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Regional & MVP Read more

Renewables Are the Only Winners in Historic Decline in Energy Demand

Card – Bloomberg – 4/30/20

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Big Picture Read more

Judges tussle over FERC pipeline ‘limbo’

Card – E&E News – 4/28/20 Related: Chatterjee defends how FERC treats protesting landowners Subcommittee Releases Preliminary Findings Showing FERC Pipeline Approval Process Skewed Against Landowners

Daniel Shaffer May 4, 2020 Big Picture 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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