North America
October 25, 2017
Fossil Fuels | Natural Gas
Policy Brief
Cleared by Feds, $8.5 Billion in Pipeline Projects Now Face State Hurdles
Widening Rift Between State and Federal Policies Creates Uncertainty For Future Projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the controversial Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipeline projects denying requests for broader reviews and evidentiary hearings. Recent setbacks due to state decisions and court rulings have now drawn attention to state battlegrounds in pipeline approvals. FERC's apparent inclination to supplant state decisions adds to concerns over jurisdictional issues.
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