- – The Washington Post – 9/11/18
State scientists confirm more sightings of endangered bumblebee along pipeline route
- – The Roanoke Times – 8/23/18
State Water Board Declines to Revisit Permit Approvals for ACP and MVP
The Virginia State Water Control Board chose this week not to reconsider its previous decision to approve water quality certification for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) and the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). At its August 21 meeting in Richmond the Board rejected a motion,
State agencies failed to act, groups assert
- – The Recorder – 8/23/18
Water board stops short of revoking pipeline water permits, orders stronger enforcement
- – Richmond Times-Dispatch – 8/21/18
Summary of All comments to State Water Control Board Available
ABRA member Wild Virginia this week released a comprehensive summary of the more than 13,000 comments filed with the Virginia State Water Control Board (SWCB) regarding the adequacy of the U.S. Corps of Engineers’ Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12) regarding stream crossings for the ACP.
Hileman: State water board should suspend MVP’s permit
- – The Roanoke Times – 8/12/18
State Water Control Board to Meet August 21
The Virginia State Water Control Board’s (SWCB) next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, beginning at 9:30 am, at the Pocahontas Building, First Floor House Committee Room, 900 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219. The tentative meeting agenda includes the following items at the end of the meeting:
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Virginia lawmakers consider fossil fuel lobbyist for energy regulator seat
- – Energy News Network – 7/30/18
CASEY: ‘Under-the-radar’ law, and vacancy on SCC, fuel concerns about pipeline safety inspections
- – The Roanoke Times – 7/21/18