Serious concerns about the public engagement and participation process for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) were voiced by 32 conservation groups, including ABRA and many of its members, in an August 17 letter to David Paylor, Director of the Virginia
DEQ inspectors believe a proposed gas plant broke the rules. But the agency reversed a plan to revoke the permit.
Card – Richmond Times-Dispatch – 6/25/21
Virginia DEQ announces new Environmental Justice Office
Card – Virginia Mercury – 4/22/21
Where was Paylor on the Mountain Valley Pipeline?
Card – Virginia Mercury – 5/20/20
21 Virginia Legislators Send Letter to DEQ Director Paylor, Call for Immediate Order of Compliance with Erosion and Sediment Controls for Mountain Valley Pipeline
Card – Blue Virginia – 5/25/19
Letter: Virginians deserve well-funded DEQ
Card – The Roanoke Times – 2/28/19
Former state board member was accused of ‘working for the opposition’ after raising concerns about pipeline construction damage
Card – Virginia Mercury – 1/18/19
The man in the middle: DEQ director David Paylor, a lightning rod for critics, begins serving under fourth governor
Card – Richmond Times-Dispatch – 5/13/18
DEQ is open to citizen pipeline monitors, director says
Card – The News & Advance – 4/5/18
As Virginia pipeline battles continue, Northam reappoints head of state environmental agency
Card – Richmond Times-Dispatch – 4/2/18