ABRA Update #189 – 7/18/2017

Jul 21, 2018 | Newsletter

Hi, Everybody! A little early this week, as I have to catch a flight…but we didn’t want to leave you hanging! Here’s what’s been happening.

Virginia Approval of ACP Challenged in Federal Court The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond has been asked to stay the pending finalization of Commonwealth of Virginia’s water quality certification for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP).

Appointment of a New FERC Commissioner Up in the Air The resignation of Robert Powelson as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) takes effect August 4 (see article in ABRA Update of June 29).

Relish a Day Hike or Overnight Stay in an Old-Growth Forest in Bath County The biggest regional land-clearing project since the federal highway program of the 1960s is now underway in Virginia.

…and in other news… For the details: ABRA_Update_189_20180718

Dominion Remains in Extremist ALEC as ExxonMobil Joins “exodus of firms from lobbying group” – Blue Virginia – 7/13/18

Environmental watchdog launches MVP map – The Register-Herald – 7/15/18

LaFleur: FERC unlikely to act on pipeline review before Powelson exit – Utility Dive – 7/18/18

…and more!

Catch up on your news and have a great weekend!

Dan Shaffer, LEED AP

Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance

dshaffer@abralliance.org

843-452-3780

 

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