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Update 129

Sierra Club Petitions Virginia SCC Over ACP

The Sierra Club has petitioned the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) asking that the agency examine the appropriateness of the internal agreement by Dominion Virginia Power to purchase gas from the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP).

The May 8 petition is based on requirements of the Virginia’s Affiliates Act,

Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

Trump Nominates New FERC Commissioners

President Trump formally nominated on May 10 two new members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).  They are:

  • Neil Chatterjee (for a term expiring June 30, 2021) is energy policy advisor to United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Pipeline Updates Read more

Sierra Club Files Petition with SCC Seeking Affiliates Act Review Before Dominion Commits to Atlantic Coast Pipeline Deal

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  • – Blue Virginia – 5/9/17
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Dominion responds on Valley Center karst

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  • – The Recorder – 5/11/17
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Hikers visit old forest in the Dominion pipeline path

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  • – The Recorder – 5/11/17
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Former Obama EPA Official Now Lobbying for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

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  • – LittleSis – 5/8/17
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Pipeline planners share safety protocol with local officials

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  • – The Wilson Times – 5/10/17
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Local & ACP Read more

Pipeline route lands Newport on list of state’s ‘most endangered’ historic places

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  • – The Roanoke Times – 5/9/17
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Regional & MVP Read more

Cutler: Pipeline threatens lake water

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  • – The Roanoke Times – 5/10/17
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Regional & MVP Read more

State police ask pipeline surveyors to leave Bent Mountain property

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  • – The Roanoke Times – 5/11/17
Daniel Shaffer May 12, 2017 Regional & MVP Read more
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