by Nelson Bailey | Mar 3, 2017 | Natural Gas, Pipelines, Regulatory Permit Process
On Feb. 3, Norman Bay’s last day as a commissioner for the federal agency that evaluates interstate natural gas pipelines, it suddenly seemed to pipeline watchdogs that he had at least a portion of one foot in their camp. Carolyn Elefant, who once worked as a lawyer...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 26, 2017 | Pipelines, Politics of energy
This is the first of a two-part story about the potential impacts of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline on people and the environment. The second story, dealing with the environmental ramifications, will run Monday. Belinda Joyner rode shotgun and stared out the window at...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 23, 2017 | Politics of energy, Regulatory Permit Process
More than 100 people attended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) public comment session at the Robert R. Moton Museum, held Tuesday, regarding a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the proposed 600-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) project....
by Heidi Dhivya Berthoud | Feb 18, 2017 | Regulatory Permit Process
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is responsible for deciding whether to authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of interstate natural gas transmission pipeline facilities. As part of its decision making process, the agency is required by...
by Nelson Bailey | Feb 17, 2017 | Health & Safety, Politics of energy
By NICK GILMORE • FEB 15, 2017 According to a new analysis released this week, two proposed pipeline projects in the state could have significant environmental impacts. From the very beginning, the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipelines have been highly...
