ABRA Update #176 – 4/13/2018

Apr 13, 2018 | Newsletter

Hi Everybody!

It’s been a long week, so let’s just get this going…

Virginia Agrees to Comment Period on ACP Stream Crossings

The adequacy of stream crossing plans in Virginia for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline will be the subject of a new 30-day public comment period, in accordance with a vote on April 12 by the State Water Control Board.

West Virginia DEP Launches Special Pipeline Website

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has launched an easy to use website designed to help citizens learn more about five major proposed or under construction natural gas pipelines.

FERC O.K.’s ACP to Construct Contractor Storage Yards in WV and NC

Authority to commence construction of contractor storage yards in Upshur County, WV and Halifax County, NC for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) was granted April 12 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

CSI Pipeline Monitors Needed, Sign Up Now!

ABRA’s Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) is well underway, with volunteers signing up to participate in the massive citizen monitoring effort that will be necessary to assure that construction activity associated with the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is fully in compliance with conditions of the authorizing permits and in not in violation of state or federal environmental laws and regulations.

ACP Announces Construction Open Houses in Virginia

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline has advertised this week in local papers (see below) along the route of the pipeline a series open houses and job fairs

…and in other news…

Pipelines Bombshell: Terry McAuliffe Held Secret Meetings for 18 Months or More to Negotiate $58 Million Liability Waiver Agreement with Dominion and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline – Blue Virginia – 4/13/18

MVP plans to extend its natural gas pipeline into N.C. – The Roanoke Times – 4/11/18

FERC, Interior, EPA, DOE, Others Agree to Faster Infrastructure Permitting – Natural Gas Intelligence – 4/9/18-

…and lots more.

Thanks for everything you all are doing! Have a great weekend!

Dan Shaffer, LEED AP

Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance

dshaffer@abralliance.org

843-452-3780

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