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Tipoffs for Beckley, West Virginia (Appalachian) Newsletter for Sunday June 21, 2020 ( 23 items )  

American Exploration & Production Council: Pipelines Deliver Access to Natural Gas in a Safe and Environmentally Protective Way
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The American Exploration and Production Council issued the following news release: As the Supreme Court released its decision to uphold a key permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP), the American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC) underscored how access to affordable, clean natural gas provides economic benefits to our country: "The Supreme Court's decision is an important step in completing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The ACP, and pipelines like it across t  more

American Forest Resource Council: U.S. Supreme Court Opinion Protects Forest Service Jurisdiction Over National Forest System Lands
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 16 -- The American Forest Resource Council issued the following news release on June 15: The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's Cowpasture opinion relating to the construction of a pipeline on federal lands. AFRC joined 16 forestry associations in filing an amicus brief (https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/18/18-1584/124779/20191206155719641_18-1584.18-1587%20%20Brief%20of%20AFRC%20and%2016%20Forestry%20Assns%20as%20Amici%20Curia  more

Consumer Energy Alliance: Supreme Court Approves Atlantic Coast Pipeline Passage Under Appalachian Trail
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following statement by President and CEO David Holt: Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading voice for sensible energy policies for families and businesses, applauds the U.S. Supreme Court for ruling in a 7-2 decision throwing out a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling that blocked the Forest Service's right to authorize the Atlantic Coast Pipeline's passage hundreds of feet underneath the Appalachian Trail. * * * "On behalf   more

Grow America's Infrastructure Now Coalition Applauds SCOTUS Ruling on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Grow America's Infrastructure Now Coalition issued the following statement on June 15 by spokesman Craig Stevens: In an important victory for energy infrastructure development, the Supreme Court overturned a lower-court ruling that would have blocked construction of the Atlantic Coast natural gas pipeline from crossing the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Virginia. In its 7-2 decision, SCOTUS determined the U.S. Forest Service has authority to grant the pipeline a rig  more

Lipscomb University: Danny Taylor Couldn't Be Better as He Begins Retirement
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 19 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: For most of Danny Taylor's 65 years, he has made it his mission to live by Proverbs 4:3 -- "As you think, you will become." From that mission came his personal mantra, "Couldn't be better," that has become a familiar response when someone asks Taylor how he is doing. That mindset has carried Taylor far in life from his humble beginnings in Kentucky to his most recent role as Lipscomb's Chief Financial Officer and   more

Rep. Barr Announces DOT Grant to Kentucky to Expand Mountain Parkway
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 17 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Barr is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth of Kentucky will receive $55,150,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to expand 11 miles of the Mountain Parkway from two to four lanes between the KY 191 overpass and the KY 205 interchange. This funding is being allocated through the DOT's Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program and will  more

Rep. Duncan on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Key Permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to reverse the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling to vacate the U.S. Forest Service's Atlantic Coast Pipeline permit: "I'm pleased to hear the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately reversed the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling to vacate the U.S. Forest Service's authority to grant rights-of-way in a 7-2 decision. It was clearly Congress' intent for the U.S. Forest Servic  more

Rep. McKinley Announces $12 Million for Corridor H
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) announced $12,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a section of Corridor H in Tucker County. This funding will help support the completion of the Corridor H pavement project from Kerens to Parsons, increasing the reliability of our infrastructure and reducing travel times in West Virginia. "Completion of Corridor H needs to be top prior  more

Rep. Trone, Colleagues Announce $1 Million in Funding, 100 New Jobs for Wright Road Construction in Washington County
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman David Trone and U.S Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all D-Md.) announced the Board of County Commissioners in Washington County will receive $1 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the realignment and construction of Phase I of Wright Road in the Hopewell Valley. The construction of the .3-mile portion of the new Wright Road is expected to create 100 n  more

Reps. Miller & Mooney Partner to Prioritize West Virginia Highways in Infrastructure Funding Package
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Appalachian Development Highway System Reform amendment to H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, during the bill's mark-up in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee yesterday. Originally introduced by Congressman Alex Mooney (R-WV) as H.R. 4896, the AID in Appalachia Act, in the 116th Congress, this legislation would provide Appalachian states like Wes  more

Sen. Kaine Praises Senate Passage of Great American Outdoors Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement applauding Senate passage of the Great American Outdoors Act: "The Great American Outdoors Act is a historic, bipartisan win for Virginia and the environment. "I'm proud of the leadership displayed by my colleague and friend, Senator Mark Warner, who helped usher this bill to passage and championed the parks maintenance provisions in this package. These funds will address the deferred maintenance backlog in our   more

Sen. Manchin Praises SCOTUS Decision On Atlantic Coast Pipeline
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-West Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on June 15 on the Supreme Court's decision in favor of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in overturning the 4th Circuit Court's decision: In August 2018, Senator Manchin led efforts on a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and federal permitting agencies encouraging them to "quickly reconsider, correct, and r  more

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Backed by Sens. Shaheen, Hassan to Permanently Fund LWCF, Address Maintenance Backlog on NH Public Lands
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide mandatory funding for deferred maintenance on public lands. The LWCF helps preserve and maintain critical lands for national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and recreational ar  more

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Backed by Sens. Shaheen, Hassan to Permanently Fund LWCF, Address Maintenance Backlog on NH Public Lands
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide mandatory funding for deferred maintenance on public lands. The LWCF helps preserve and maintain critical lands for national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and recreational are  more

Sens. Cardin, Van Hollen, Rep. Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding, 100 New Jobs for Wright Road Construction in Washington County
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) announced the Board of County Commissioners in Washington County will receive $1 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the realignment and construction of Phase I of Wright Road in the Hopewell Valley. The construction of the .3-mile portion of the new Wright Road is expected to create 100  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $136K in Appalachian Regional Commission Funding for Fillmore Central School District
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 16: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced $136,509 in federal funding allocated by the Appalachian Regional Commission for the Fillmore Central School District (FCSD). The funding will be used to implement an educational pathway enabling secondary school students to earn a certification and license to become a drone operator. "As demand grows for a we  more

Sens. Van Hollen, Cardin, Rep. Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding, 100 New Jobs for Wright Road Construction in Washington County
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) announced the Board of County Commissioners in Washington County will receive $1 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the realignment and construction of Phase I of Wright Road in the Hopewell Valley. The construction of the .3-mile portion of the new Wright Road is expected to create   more

Southern Environmental Law Center Statement on Senate Passing of The Great American Outdoors Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) released the following statement in response to the Senate passing the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422). The legislation, which passed 73 to 25, signals strong bipartisan support to ensure our parks and public lands receive the maintenance and protections needed for years to come. The bill makes permanent the $900 million per year already reserved fo  more

Southern Environmental Law Center: Atlantic Coast Pipeline Problems Persist Despite Supreme Court Decision
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 16 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on June 15: The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision that limited the U.S. Forest Service's authority to issue a permit to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The original ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals stated the Forest Service lacked authority to grant approval for Dominion and Duke Energy's pipeline to cross the Appalachian Trail on federal land. The Fou  more

University of the Cumberlands: Local Couple Publishes Book - Rural Education in America
WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, June 19 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news release: Geoff and Sky Marietta, local business owners and employees at University of the Cumberlands, have written a book entitled Rural Education in America: What Works for Our Students, Teachers, and Communities. The book is under production with Harvard Ed Press and should be available for pre-order in July. Sky Marietta grew up in Appalachian Kentucky before attending college at Yale, and Geoff   more

Virginia SCC Invites Comments on Universal Fee to Support Program That Reduces Electric Utility Payments for Low-Income Customers
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 16 -- The Virginia State Corporation Commission issued the following news release: The State Corporation Commission (SCC) invites comments from the public on establishing a universal service fee to be paid by retail customers of Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power to support a new program that limits utility payments for qualified customers. The Virginia Clean Economy Act, enacted in the 2020 session of the General Assembly, established in its provisions a p  more

Virginia Tech Researcher Working to Provide Clean Water to Appalachia
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More than 2 million Americans live without access to safe drinking water or adequate sewer sanitation, according to a 2019 study by the U.S. Water Alliance. That includes around a quarter-million people in Puerto Rico and half a million homeless people in the United States. The biggest chunk, though -- around 1.4 million people -- are United States residents who live in homes that don't have proper plumbing or tap water.   more

West Virginia PSC Issues Order Involving Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 16 -- The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued the following order (Case No. 20-0262-E-ENEC): APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, and WHEELING POWER COMPANY, public utilities. Petition to initiate the annual review and to update the ENEC rates currently in effect. COMMISSION ORDER By this Order, the Commission grants the request for admission Pro Hac Vice. BACKGROUND This matter came before the Commission on February 28, 2020, when Appalachian Power Compan  more