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Update 109

Forest Service, BLM Object to FERC Schedule for Pipelines

The National Forest Service (NFS) has told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that it “does not concur with the permitting timetable” for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) that FERC had previously published. The request and associated comments were contained in a November 18 letter to FERC from Clyde Thompson,

Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

ABRA Members Urge FERC To Reject ACP Route Over VOF Easement Issue

“Construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) through eleven properties meant to be protected in perpetuity would deeply undermine the conservation easement program in Virginia and do untold harm to the conservation values of this unique region,” stated a filing submitted December 13 by 13 organizations,

Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

EPA Releases Study on Impact of Fracking on Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released on December 13 its scientific report on the impacts from hydraulic fracturing activities on drinking water resources, which provides states and others the scientific foundation to better protect drinking water resources in areas where hydraulic fracturing is occurring or being considered.

Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

Pipeline plan can’t move ahead, SELC contends

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  • The Recorder – 12/15/16
Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

McAuliffe doubles down on pipeline support, hints at economic prospects

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  • Richmond Times-Dispatch – 12/15/16
Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Group alleges Buckingham panel illegally OK’d permit

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  • The Daily Progress – 12/14/16
Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Property Owners Spoil Dominion’s Party in Richmond

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  • Americans for Personal Property, Energy, & Landowners – 12/16
Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Those few ACP jobs will be shortlived

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  • News Leader – 12/14/16
Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Proposed pipeline to cut through Appalachian Trail, set dangerous example for development in protected areas

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  • The Wilderness Society – 12/15/16
Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Regional & MVP Read more

Kark: Don’t sacrifice Giles County for pipeline

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  • Roanoke Times – 12/15/16
Daniel Shaffer January 6, 2017 Regional & MVP Read more
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The Allegheny Blue-Ridge Alliance (ABRA) is a coalition of organizations concerned about the natural gas pipeline that Dominion Resources and its partner companies have proposed to build through portions of West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina.

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