Hi again!
So, as excited as I am about a foot of snow…well, it’s getting to be time, isn’t it? At least Daylight Savings has kicked in…there’s light at the end of the tunnel now!
Anyway, a lot happened this week…some good, some less so. Let’s check it out, shall we?
Federal Court Dismisses Challenges to FERC Decision on ACP
Legal challenges to the October 13, 2017 the approval and permits for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) were dismissed on March 21 by the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.
ABRA Members Voice Opposition to ACP Request to Extend Tree Felling
Last week’s request by Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (DETI) for a two-month extension of the deadline for felling trees for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) has had vociferous opposition.
Investigation Requested of Potential Noncompliance by ACP
A request was filed March 22 on behalf of ABRA with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to investigate potential violations by Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) of the Commission’s Certificate and Virginia’s water quality certification.
Stream Monitoring Webinar to Be Held March 27
A Volunteer Pipeline Visual Assessment Program has been developed by Trout Unlimited and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition to support and train volunteer citizen observers to identify, document and report pollution incidents associated with large-scale pipeline development.
…and from other sources…
North Carolina tribes fear impact of Atlantic Coast Pipeline construction – Energy News Network – 3/21/18
W.Va. judge denies injunction to remove pipeline protesters from trees – The Roanoke Times – 3/20/18
In coal country, net zero energy nears cost parity – GreenBiz – 3/19/18
…and that’s just a taste! Check out the rest!
Stay warm, stay focused and have a great weekend, Everyone!
Dan Shaffer, LEED AP
843-452-3780
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