A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond heard arguments last Friday, September 28, on two important cases challenging permits granted to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The first case challenged the December
MVP Has Another Permit Struck Down
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District’s Nationwide Permit 12 for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) was vacated on October 2 by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. At this time, the court’s action only applies in West Virginia.
Augusta County Board Tables – Again – Proposal for ACP Storage Yard
The Augusta County, VA Board of Zoning (BZA) tabled the potential Dominion Pipeline storage yard yet again during its Thursday, October 4 meeting. Only three of the five members of the BZA were present. This is the fifth time and
Trump to Nominate Former McGuireWoods Partner to FERC Vacancy
Bernard McNamee, Executive Director of the Office of Policy for the U.S. Department of Energy, is to be nominated by President Trump to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, it was announced October 3 by the White
Virginia Energy Plan 2018 Unveiled
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released on October 2 the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan. In his announcement release, the plan was described as providing “a strategic vision for the Commonwealth’s energy policy over the next 10 years. With a focus on
Forest Service emails raise questions about pipeline approval, catch judge’s eye
Card – Richmond Times-Dispatch – 10/1/18
Appeals court judge takes aim at U.S. Forest Service role in approving pipeline
Card – Richmond Times-Dispatch – 9/28/18
Woman traces pipeline path on horseback
Card – The Recorder – 10/4/18
Augusta County zoning board tables Dominion Pipeline storage yard, yet again
Card – News Leader – 10/4/18
Augusta Farm Bureau opposes pipeline project
Card – The Recorder – 10/4/18