Hi there, Everybody!
I hope you’ve all had a productive week. It’s Thursday and you know what that means…
Governor Northam Calls for Review of State Environmental Regulations
An Executive Order directing Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality to conduct “a comprehensive review of DEQ’s permitting, monitoring, and enforcement activities across all program areas” was issued April 4 by Governor Ralph Northam.
Road Closures for ACP in GW National Forest Still Undecided
Public access to roads in the George Washington National Forest (GWNF) during construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) is still an unresolved issue.
CSI Reporting System in Full-Operation; Volunteers Still Needed
ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) is now in fully functioning.
…and in other news
Pipeline incompatible with county goals, citizens warn – The Recorder – 4/4/18
A tree-sit protest of the Mountain Valley Pipeline has spread to Roanoke County – The Roanoke Times – 4/2/18
Environmentalists see proposed Louisiana law to protect pipelines and penalize protesters as overreach – The Advocate – 3/31/18
Energy costs: Renewables close in on fossil fuels, challenging on price – USA Today – 4/4/18
…and much, much more!
Ice down your knuckles and grab a snack…this fight ain’t over!
Dan Shaffer, LEED AP
Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance
843-452-3780
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