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RICHMOND, Va. — The Latest on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (all times local):
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Organizations that oppose the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline say the three-state project is far from a done deal, despite the release of an environmental review by federal regulators that's largely
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released its final environmental impact statement for the natural gas pipeline Friday. It found the project would have some negative impacts, though most could be reduced to insignificant levels.
The Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance, a coalition of community groups and legal and technical experts who oppose the pipeline, pointed out that state-level water quality approvals are still pending in West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina. Other federal approvals are still pending and legal challenges have also been filed.
The Southern Environmental Law Center, which also opposes the project, said FERC had glossed over important environmental impacts in
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The lead developer of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline says a "
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released its final environmental impact statement for the natural gas pipeline Friday. It found the project would have some negative impacts, though most could be reduced to insignificant levels.
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She notes the company made more than 300 route adjustments to protect the environment or important features of individual properties.
The 600-mile pipeline would carry natural gas across West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina.
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An environmental assessment of the proposed Atlantic Coast natural gas pipeline finds the three-state project would have some adverse effects, including impacts on water resources, forest and other habitats, as well as endangered species.
The assessment was published Friday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which oversees interstate natural gas pipelines. It says if developers use proper construction and mitigation techniques, most of those impacts could be reduced to "less-than-significant" levels.
The agency's commissioners will consider the analysis in making their final decision about whether to approve the 600-mile (
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline has drawn opposition from environmental groups and many landowners. But many political and business leaders say it will provide cleaner energy and boost economic development.
The Associated Press
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