The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for an extension of time of “an additional two years, or until October 13, 2022, to complete construction of the Project and place the Project facilities into
“Reimagine Appalachia” Seeks a New Economy and Environment for Region
In recent months, a new coalition has been created that seeks to find common ground and build “a 21st century economy that’s good for workers, communities, and the environment” in Appalachia, particularly that part of the broader region that encompasses
A new ABRA program: The Conservation Hub
The Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance (ABRA) is pleased to announce an exciting new program: The Conservation Hub. ABRA’s Conservation Hub program promotes responsible resource management by providing data-focused tools that enhance a project’s transparency, strengthen its accountability to regulatory agencies and
Natural Gas CEO Admits to Excess Pipeline Capacity from Marcellus Basin
There is excess pipeline capacity for natural gas produced from the Marcellus shale field and the gap of excess capacity over gas produced is expected to grow, according to Toby Rice, CEO of EQT Corporation, the largest shale gas producer
MVP Southgate Project Is Denied a Water Certificate by North Carolina DEQ
The Southgate Project, a proposed extension of the Mountain Valley Pipeline into North Carolina, has been denied a necessary water quality certificate under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). In
Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Improve Pipeline Permitting Process
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-V) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation on August 6 to strengthen the public’s ability to evaluate the impacts of natural gas pipelines being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. S. 4502 would make
U.S. EPA to Hold Webinar on Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a series of training webinars to build the capacity of state environmental justice practitioners. The first webinar in 2020 on “Information Systems to Advance Environmental Justice,” to take place on September 10 at
FERC Receives Comments Objecting to ACP & SHP Extension Requests
A denial of Dominion Energy’s request for more time to complete its Supply Header Project (SHP) was a repeated theme among the scores of comments received by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on August 3 and preceding days. Dominion
Webinar on Great American Outdoors Act Scheduled for August 8
U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) has scheduled a special webinar discussion for Saturday, August 8 at 2:15 pm on The Great American Outdoors Act, legislation co-authored by Sen Warner, that addresses the $12 billion maintenance backlog for the National Park Service
Southgate Project Approval by FERC Appealed
The June 18 decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to grant a certificate to the Southgate Project, which would extend the Mountain Valley Pipeline into North Carolina, has been appealed. Appalachian Mountain Advocates, joined by Sierra Club and