Press Releases
Federal court clears path for legal challenges to coal-hauling in Monongahela National Forest
A federal judge in Delaware ruled Tuesday in favor of two motions filed by conservation groups, allowing key legal and administrative actions to move forward to protect portions of the Monongahela National Forest from mining activities by South Fork Coal Company
Read MoreTrump administration proposes ditching coal mine safety protections
The Department of the Interior has issued a proposal to roll back 2024 improvements to the Ten Day Notice Rule.
Read MoreEPA decision to reverse health protections will harm Appalachians
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce that it will be rolling back health protections related to emissions from power plants.
Read MoreTransco submits application for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project pipeline
On Friday, June 6, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission posted Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC’s Joint Permit Application for its proposed methane gas pipeline “Southeast Supply Enhancement Project.”
Read MoreMountain Valley Pipeline developer submits application for Southgate pipeline to NC DEQ
MVP developers submitted their application for a Clean Water Act Section 401 permit to the NC Department of Environmental Quality.
Read MoreNC regulators to hold public hearings on Enbridge’s water quality permit for T-15 Pipeline
NC regulators will hold two public hearings in June to gather feedback on Enbridge’s 401 water quality permit application on its proposed T-15 Pipeline project.
Read MoreFederal agencies take public input on proposed MVP Southgate pipeline
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Wilmington and Norfolk Districts closed their public comment period on the Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC’s proposed Southgate extension
Read MoreAmid intense grassroots pressure, General Services Administration reverses closures of MSHA field offices
Reports indicated that the General Services Administration reversed its intent to close more than 30 U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration field offices. These leases were scheduled to be terminated due to decisions by the controversial Department of Government Efficiency.
Read MoreAppalachian Voices urges “No” vote on catastrophic budget reconciliation bill
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering a massive budget reconciliation bill officially known as the “One, Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) with broad impacts for Appalachian communities.
Read MorePublic informational meeting on June 2 to discuss proposed methane gas project in Davidson County
Anyone who wants to learn more is invited to attend a public informational meeting on June 2 to learn more about the project and its potential impacts, ask questions, learn how to help protect the community and connect with other community members and advocates.
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