ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW


FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)

FERC is responsible for review and approval of interstate natural gas transmission projects. The FERC docket provides online access to project-related documents, submissions and comments, notices, etc. The docket number for the ACP project is CP15-554.

ACP Final  Environmental Impact Statement:  Published: 7/21/17

FERC’s Docket Search Page:  Access based on docket number and date range.

FERC’s General Search Page:  Access based on docket number, date range, and text searches.

Comments can be submitted to FERC by going to FERC Online and selecting eComment or eRegister. The eComment option is limited to text-only submission less than 6,000 characters in length. The eRegister option allows attachments and provides an option to subscribe to receive notices of all docket postings.

USDA FOREST SERVICE

Atlantic Coast Pipeline and George Washington and Monongahela National Forests
Project website.

The Forest Service website includes project information related to the proposed ACP project in the National Forests, including background, related Forest Service laws and guidance, Forest Service filings and review documents, and review process schedule.

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

DEQ Website:  Pipeline Review Information
DEQ Website: Pipeline Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Plan Review

  • The DEQ provides access to ACP project plans by linking to Dominion’s ACP website. Much of the information provided on Dominion’s website is out-of-date.
  • For more-current information refer to DEQ material provided in the right-hand sidebar.

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DEP Website:  Major Pipelines Under Construction in West Virginia
DEP Website:  Electronic Permit Submission System (The ACP permit number is WVR310820)
DEP Website:  Document Database (Access to ACP’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
DEP Website:  Online Map of Major Pipeline Projects in West Virginia

  • Selected project plan files from the ACP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, including modifications, are provided in the right-hand sidebar. 
  • West Virginia Rivers Coalition has prepared a useful WVDEP Pipeline Webpage Overview.