The adequacy of stream crossing plans in Virginia for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline will be the subject of a new 30-day public comment period, in accordance with a vote on April 12 by the State Water Control Board. Official language
West Virginia DEP Launches Special Pipeline Website
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has launched an easy to use website designed to help citizens learn more about five major proposed or under construction natural gas pipelines. The five pipelines that are the focus of the webpage
FERC O.K.’s ACP to Construct Contractor Storage Yards in WV and NC
Authority to commence construction of contractor storage yards in Upshur County, WV and Halifax County, NC for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) was granted April 12 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The request to proceed with the storage
CSI Pipeline Monitors Needed, Sign Up Now!
ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) is well underway, with volunteers signing up to participate in the massive citizen monitoring effort that will be necessary to assure that construction activity associated with the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is fully in compliance
ACP Announces Construction Open Houses in Virginia
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline has advertised this week in local papers (see below) along the route of the pipeline a series open houses and job fairs. A similar open house was held on Wednesday, April 11, in Buckhannon, WV.
Governor Northam Calls for Review of State Environmental Regulations
An Executive Order directing Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality to conduct “a comprehensive review of DEQ’s permitting, monitoring, and enforcement activities across all program areas” was issued April 4 by Governor Ralph Northam. The Order directs the agency to: Review
Road Closures for ACP in GW National Forest Still Undecided
Public access to roads in the George Washington National Forest (GWNF) during construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) is still an unresolved issue. At this writing, the U.S. Forest Service has not yet issued a notice regarding what roads
CSI Reporting System in Full-Operation; Volunteers Still Needed
ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) is now in fully functioning. The reporting system for observed incidents is operational and reports are being made. A reminder that to report an incident, one can phone or email. If the latter, attached
Tree Felling Extension for ACP Denied by FERC
A request by Dominion Transportation, Inc. (DETI) and Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC to extend the deadline for tree felling until May 15 has been denied by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Responding to a March 15 request for an
MVP Obtains Water Quality Certification from Virginia DEQ
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a report declaring approval of environmental plans for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) that cover erosion and sediment control, karst evaluation and stormwater management. The March 26 DEQ memorandum to the