Next Wednesday, May 30, at 5 pm, is the deadline for comments to the Virginia State Water Control Board to provide input on the adequacy of the U.S. Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 12 in protecting streams and wetlands crossed
FERC Extend Comment Period on Review of Policy for Pipeline Approvals
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has extended the comment period for receiving input from the public on the agency’s review of its policy on certifying natural gas pipelines and related facilities. The parameters of the FERC review and the
Federal Court Decision to Halt ACP Highlights a Roller Coaster Week
The past seven days in the life of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) project have been as consequential as any week since the project was first proposed four years ago. Below is a rundown of relevant events. Please note: at
May 30 Deadline for Comments on NWP 12 Review Approaches
The special 30-day comment period authorized by the Virginia State Water Control Board to receive public input on input on the adequacy of the U.S. Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 12 in protecting streams and wetlands crossed by the Atlantic
Stay Requested for Virginia 401 Certification
A coalition of 14 conservation organizations, 12 of them members of ABRA, have requested that the Virginia State Water Control Board stay the effective date of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP), approved on
Virginia Ornithology Group Urges FERC to Hold Firm on Tree Felling Deadline
Strong support for the recent denial by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend tree felling for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline was voiced this week by the Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO). In a May 8 letter to FERC,
Reminder: Water Monitor Training Session Buckingham on May 12
A water monitoring training session – organized by Appalachian Voices in partnership with Trout Unlimited and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition – will be held this coming Saturday, May 12, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Union Grove
ABRA Conducts Tour of ACP Route for Media Representatives
ABRA conducted a tour for representatives of the media on April 27 of sites along the route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Highland and Bath Counties, Virginia. Left, above, CSI Committee Chair Rick Webb (r) discusses with Mike
New Comment Period for ACP Opened by Virginia DEQ
A comment period for public input on the adequacy of the U.S. Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 12 in protecting streams and wetlands crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Mountain Valley Pipeline began April 30. It ends on
CSI Volunteers Still Needed
Nearly 100 persons have signed on to become volunteers in ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI). However, more people are needed. Find out how you can participate and sign-up by visiting the CSI website. Do it today!