The Biden White House provided details this week of how it will begin the process of ensuring at least 40% of the benefits from federal energy and environmental spending reach disadvantaged communities. In a July 20 memorandum to the heads
Task force recommends new environmental justice positions at four key state agencies
Card – NC Policy watch – 12/4/20
Guidance Issued to Federal Agencies on NEPA Compliance
The Director of the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued on November 2 a memorandum to the heads of all departments and agencies of the Federal Government providing guidance on how to implement a new rule that was
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
DOE, other US agencies embrace ‘social distancing’ to weather coronavirus
Card – S&P Global – 3/17/20
The Time to Act is Now: Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy Calls on State, Federal Agencies to Revoke Pipeline Permits
Card – Blue Virginia – 1/31/20
Federal agencies are required to consult with tribes about pipelines. They often don’t.
Card – Grist – 1/2/20
Beth Kreydatus column: Virginia needs a more transparent regulatory system for fossil fuel investments
Card – The Roanoke Times – 12/15/19
New Study: Environment Agencies’ Staff, Budget Cuts Endanger Public Health
A new analysis released December 5 by the Environmental Integrity Project, a watchdog group, concluded that over the past decade, 40 states reduced the workforce of their environmental agencies and 30 states cut their pollution control agency’s budget. These reductions
Belinsky: Here’s how the pipeline is lawless
Card – The Roanoke Times – 7/17/19