Current News
February 2018
The BZA Meeting planned for February 12th, 2018 has been canceled due to the deferral of Variances 2018-007, 2018-008, 2018-009, 2018-010 and the dismissal of variances 2018-001, 2018-002, 2018-003, 2018-004, 2018-005, 2018-006, 2018-011.
ACP Request for Deferral of Variance
FERC Issues Partial Notice to Proceed With Tree Felling
January 2018
FERC Notice to Proceed With Tree Felling
Landowner Environmental Complaint Resolution
October 2017
ACP.FS.Complaint Resolution_Process
FERC Approves Certificate for ACP and Supply Header
ACP FERC Certificate Issued October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project
The following is a statement by Leslie Hartz, Dominion Energy’s Vice President, Engineering & Construction, regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project:
“We are very pleased to receive FERC approval for this vitally important project. This is the most significant milestone yet for a project that will bring jobs, economic growth and cleaner energy to our region. In the coming days we will fully review the Certificate and finalize our plans for complying with its conditions. We will also continue working with the other state and federal agencies to complete the environmental review process and make this critically important project a reality.
All three commissioners acknowledge the need for more natural gas infrastructure to serve consumers in Virginia and North Carolina. In her dissent, Commissioner LaFleur noted that more than 90 percent of the ACP’s capacity is subscribed by public utility customers in the two states. The end use of this gas is well established on the public record and is a matter of urgent public necessity. Our public utility customers are depending on this infrastructure to generate cleaner electricity, heat homes and power local businesses. The project will result in a growing economy, a cleaner environment, and lower energy costs for consumers and businesses across the region.
We commend the FERC staff and commissioners for the diligent and painstaking work they’ve done over the last three years. We also sincerely thank the landowners and communities whose valuable input has contributed to the project. This has been one of the most thorough and exhaustive environmental reviews ever done for a project of this scope. This unprecedented scrutiny should give assurance to all communities that their voices have been heard and that the project will be built in a way that protects public safety and the environment.
We look forward to getting to work on this project and helping to build a brighter economic and environmental future for our region.”
The Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity is available for download on the FERC website.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Aaron Ruby
Dominion Energy
(804) 771-3404
aaron.f.ruby@dominionenergy.com
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE – NOTICE OF REVISED SCHEDULE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC Docket Nos. CPlS-554-000 CPlS-554-001
Dominion Transmission, Inc. Docket No. CP15-555-000
NOTICE OF REVISED SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE AND SUPPLY HEADER PROJECT (May 12, 2017)
This notice identifies the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff’s revised schedule for the completion of the environmental impact statement (EIS) for Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC’s (Atlantic) Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Dominion Transmission, Inc.’s (DTI) Supply Header Project. The first notice of schedule, issued on August 12, 2016, identified a final EIS date of June 30, 2017. However, in response to comments on the draft EIS (which had a comment closing date of April 6, 2017), staff sent an environmental information request to Atlantic and DTI in April 2017, and only recently received the information necessary for us to complete our environmental review. As a result, staff has revised the schedule for issuance of the final EIS.
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of Notice of Availability of the final EIS 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline
July 21, 2017
October 19, 2017
If a schedule change becomes necessary, an additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the project’s progress.
Additional Information
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the final EIS and to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription (http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp).
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.
January 24, 2017
FERC Environmental Impact Statement:
Description: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project et al under CP15-554 et al.
To view the document for this Issuance, click here
http://elibrary.FERC.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20161230-4000
or here:
ACP SHP DEIS Vol I (11.6 MB pdf)
ACP SHP DEIS Vol II (79.6 MB pdf)
ACP SHP DEIS Vol III (25.6 MB pdf)
January 17, 2017
FERC Public Meeting Scheduled
Public Meeting : FERC Event Calendar Details
FERC Notice 20170110135820-20161230-3005(31865337)
FERC staff will conduct a public comment meeting for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Supply Header Project, and Capacity Lease Proposal in Lovingston, Virginia (CP15-554-001, CP15-555-000, and CP15-556-000)
All interested parties are invited to attend and present comments.
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Start Time : 5:00 p.m.
End Time : 9:00 p.m.
Location : Lovingston, Virginia
Nelson County High School
6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Route 29
Lovingston, Virginia 22949
Contact : Office of External Affairs
Contact Telephone : 202-502-6088
Contact Email : customer@ferc.gov
December 30, 2016
FERC Issues Environmental Assessment & Impact Statement
On 12/30/2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C., issued this document:
Docket(s): CP15-554-000
CP15-554-001
CP15-555-000
CP15-556-000
Lead Applicant: Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC
Filing Type: Environmental Assessment (EA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Description: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project et al under CP15-554 et al.
To view the document for this Issuance, click here
http://elibrary.FERC.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20161230-4000
or here:
ACP SHP DEIS Vol I (11.6 MB pdf)
ACP SHP DEIS Vol II (79.6 MB pdf)
ACP SHP DEIS Vol III (25.6 MB pdf)
October 17, 2016
october-16-project-update-special-edition
August 29, 2016
ACP August 2016 Project Update
August 23, 2016
June 14, 2016
Document Service in CP15-554-000,et al.
“Letter requesting Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC et al to provide the environmental information to assist in the analysis of the application for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project”
June 8, 2016
May 16, 2016
May 12, 2016
2016 05 12 Judge Rules In Favor of Nelson County Property Owners – Final Press Release
April 18, 2016
ACP April 2016 Newsletter
http://secure.campaigner.com/Campaigner/Public/t.show?ak6va–824e4-19rq5f24
April 11, 2016
Letter from Friends of Nelson concerning support from local businesses for a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.
April 4, 2016
ACP 3-28-16 Amendment Filing Notification
March 29, 2016
ACP Monthly Update
February 17, 2016
Alternate routes through National Forests
January 29, 2016
Equitable consideration of impacts on forested land
Intervenor comment on docket CP15-554.
January 25, 2016
January 2016 update from ACP
January 20, 2016
E-mail from Dominion following up with remarks made at the Board meeting on 1/12/16.
December 15, 2015
Vice President of Pipeline Construction, Leslie Hartz, letter to Nelson County Board of Supervisors concerning Key-Log’s presentation on December 8, 2015.
November 17, 2015
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is evaluating seven new route modifications to
the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline route in West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina.
November 13, 2015
Nelson_Responses
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC responds to questions asked by Nelson County Board of Supervisors.
November 12, 2015
Creigh Deeds Letter to FERC
Concerning Support for a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for ACP and 2 Other Projects
November 5, 2015
Concerning correspondence to FERC
October 30, 2015
Email ACP Supplemental Filing and News Release
PUBLIC_Supplemental Filing 10-30-15
ACP Supplemental Information Filing 103015
October 23, 2015
October 13, 2015
ACP Certificate App Filing Notification
This includes Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s notice of Application to FERC, a project overview map, and an overview of land owners rights and information.
October 2, 2015
ACP – FERC Notice of Application Issued 10-2-15
September 22, 2015
September 21, 2015
ACP September 2015 e-Newsletter
http://secure.campaigner.com/Campaigner/Public/t.show?8s69y–4sas3-19rq5f23&_v=2
September 18, 2015
Atlantic Coast Pipeline formally applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for permission to build a 564-mile interstate natural gas transmission pipeline.
September 11, 2015
Resolution 2015-69 Sent to FERC
Resolution passed by the Nelson County Board of Supervisors at the September 8th meeting sent to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Nelson County-Atlantic Coast Pipeline Questionnaire
Letter and Questionnaire, as well as associated documents used to answer questions asked by Dominion concerning the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Nelson County.
August 25, 2015
Letter to FERC from Senator Kaine
July 31, 2015
Senator Kaine’s Letter to FERC concerning Virginia Pipelines
July 21, 2015
July 15, 2015
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline has selected a route variation for the interstate natural gas transmission pipeline in Nelson and Buckingham counties that would avoid a historically significant area, known as the Norwood-Wingina Historic District.
Wingina District Route Variation Dominion E-mail
Wingina District Route Variation Map
July 14, 2015
July 8, 2015
Latest Route Map for Nelson County
June 16, 2015
DCR Floodplain Regulations regarding ACP
Letter to local administrators, building and zoning officials, from Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, regarding update to Dominion Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Local Floodplain Regulations
May 28, 2015
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Fact Book
May 26, 2015
Robert Hurt’s Correspondence with FERC
Letters concerning ACP scoping period.
May 20, 2015
ACP Resource Report Description and Key Findings 05-19-15
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC (Atlantic) filed 12 Draft Environmental Resource Reports with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Resource Reports total about 5,400 pages.
Above is a high-level summary, including a brief description and key findings, for each Resource Report.
The Resource Reports can be found at:https://www.dom.com/corporate/what-we-do/atlantic-coast-pipeline/ferc-filings-and-information . Scroll down the page to the section “Regulatory Documents.” Links to each Resource Report can be found there.
The 12 Resource Reports cover these specific aspects of the project:
RR1 – General Project Description
RR2 – Water Use and Quality
RR3 – Fish, Wildlife and Vegetation
RR4 – Cultural Resources
RR5 – Socioeconomics
RR6 – Geological Resources
RR7 – Soils
RR8 – Land Use, Recreation and Aesthetics
RR9 – Air and Noise Quality
RR10 – Route Alternatives
RR11 – Reliability and Safety
RR12 – PCB Contamination
May 19, 2015
National Forest System Lands Decision Memo for ACP
Special Use Permit for Routing and Survey Activities on National Forest System Lands.
May 19, 2015
ACP Alternate routes survey 051815
May 18, 2015 – Dominion Announces Alternate Routes Surveys
May 15, 2015
May 13, 2015 – Dominion Files Scoping Meeting Responses with FERC
Responses to Issues Raised During Scoping 5-12-15
April 20, 2015
Email sent from Nelson County to Dominion concerning pipeline safety procedure.
April 16, 2015
Congressman Hurt’s letter to FERC.
Tim Kaine FERC re Nelson ACP meeting
Mark Warner/Tim Kaine FERC ACP scoping meeting
April 16, 2015
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Update April 2015
Dominion Sends out ACP project update.
April 10, 2015:
Letters to Federal Legislators re FERC Scoping Period Extension and Additional Meeting
Letters to Federal Legislators Authorized by the Board of Supervisors requesting that they request the conduct of another FERC Scoping meeting to be held in Nelson County and an extension of the FERC Scoping comment period to May 28, 2015.
April 2, 2015:
USDA George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Special Use Application for ACP.
March 30, 2015:
Board of Supervisors Action March 26, 2015:
Letters to FERC Authorized by the Board of Supervisors requesting the conduct of another FERC Scoping meeting to be held in Nelson County and an extension of the FERC Scoping comment period to May 28, 2015.
March 11, 2015:
Board of Supervisors Action March 10, 2015:
Adopted Resolution R2015-24: Board of Supervisors Petitioning Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC and FERC to Consider a Preferred Route Minimizing the Use of Eminent Domain Takings of Personal Property.
March 4, 2015:
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is postponing its informational open house that was scheduled for Thursday, March 5, in Lovingston, Va., at the Nelson County High School because of the winter storm that is forecasted for Central Virginia.
The open house has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 5-7:30 p.m., at the high school.
February 27, 2015: FERC Announces Series of Project Scoping Meetings For Public Comment on Environmental Issues Related to the Proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project and Supply Header Project:
| Date and Time | Location |
| Wednesday, March 18, 20157:00 PM | Nelson County Middle School6925 Thomas Nelson HighwayLovingston, VA 22949 |
February 23, 2015: Dominion Provides Alternate Routes in Nelson and Will Hold A Public Meeting on Thursday March 5, 2015 at Nelson County High School 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
ACP-Alternate-Routes-2-23-15
Dominion-Energy-press-release-Alternate-Routes-2-23-15
February 19, 2015: Dominion Issues Correction to FERC Regarding .Meeting With County Staff and Officials. On 2/20/2015, the following Filing was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C.:
Filer: Dominion Transmission, Inc. Dominion Transmission, Inc. (as Agent)
Docket(s): PF15-5-000 PF15-6-000
Lead Applicant: Dominion Transmission, Inc.
Filing Type: Supplemental/Additional Information
Description: Supplemental Information (Regarding the January 2015 Monthly Status Report) of Dominion Transmission, Inc. under PF15-6 et.al.
View the document for this Filing
Dominions Updated Filing with FERC-January Monthly Status Report – January Monthly Status Report
Emails Regarding Correction to Meetings Held with Dominion
USDA Forest Service Survey. PUBLIC COMMENT DUE JANUARY 9, 2015
On October 31, 2014, Dominion Transmission and its partners submitted a request to initiate the pre-filing process with FERC for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project – Accession Number 20141031-534. This request was approved on November 13, 2014 and Docket # PF 15-6 was issued to the project.
Dominion Request to Initiate the Pre-Filing Process with FERC
To access e-Filings with FERC related to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, follow the link below and enter Docket # PF 15-6 in the search Docket Number field and click Submit:
FERC E-Library Docket #PF 15-6 Atlantic Coast Pipeline
* The Board of Supervisors Resolution R2014-67, Board of Supervisors Opposition to Atlantic Coast Pipeline was submitted via the FERC e-filing system and posted in the FERC e-Library on November 12, 2014. Accession Number 20141112-5292
To register with FERC in order to comment on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project or to subscribe to Docket # PF 15-6 in order to be notified by email about project submittals and issuances, follow the link below and its instructions:
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Dominion Transmission and its partners, along with staff from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), will be conducting the second public meeting on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Nelson County from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Nelson County High School/Middle School auditorium.
Dominion Right of Way (ROW) Contact in Nelson County: Jeff Arrington Phone: 540-250-6298.
On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, Dominion Transmission, Inc. will begin surveying only those properties in the County whose owners have given them permission to do so.
Board of Supervisors Action September 9, 2014
Adopted Resolution R2014-67 Board of Supervisors Opposition to Atlantic Coast Pipeline
September 2, 2014: Southeast Reliability Project Renamed Atlantic Coast Pipeline
September 2, 2014 Duke Energy Press Release
September 2, 2014 Piedmont Natural Gas Press Release
September 2, 2014 Governor McAuliffe’s Press Release Regarding Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Information:
Dominion Transmission Atlantic Coast Pipeline Webpage: dom.com/acpipeline
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Preliminary Tap Policy Sept 2014
Project Fact Sheet from 9-16-14 Open House
Dominion Transmission Open Houses Summary Document
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Resources and FAQs:
- ACP Fact Sheet
- Public Participation Opportunities in FERC Process
- General questions and answers
- Operational questions and answers
- Landowner questions and answers
- FERC brochure (addresses their procedures, landowner rights, location decisions, and safety and environmental issues)
- INGAA Commitment to Landowners
Proposed Routes:
View proposed route maps below:
Complete Route | West Virginia | Virginia | North Carolina
High-resolution Aerial Maps – Proposed Route and Land Parcels
Note: These are large PDFs – allow time to load; some maps have several pages.
| West Virginia Counties |
Virginia Counties/Cities |
North Carolina Counties |
| Harrison Lewis Pocahontas Randolph Upshur |
Augusta Brunswick Buckingham Chesapeake Cumberland Dinwiddie Greensville Highland Nelson Nottoway Prince Edward Southampton Suffolk |
Cumberland Halifax Johnston Nash Northampton Robeson Sampson Wilson |
Call toll free at 1-888-895-8716 and one of our right-of-way representatives will follow up with you.
Non-landowners
Call toll free at 1-844-215-1819 or email us at acpipeline@dom.com and we will respond in a timely manner.
Facebook Page: Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Dominion Transmission, Inc. SE Reliability Project – Presentation to Board of Supervisors on August 12, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Nelson Middle School Auditorium
Dominion Presentation from the August 12, 2014 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Draft Nelson County Map 8-12-14 Draft Complete Route 8-12-14 SE Reliability Project Fact Sheet 8-12-14
August 12, 2014 BOS Evening Session Recording #1 (MP3 file)
August 12, 2014 BOS Evening Session Recording #2 (MP3 file)
August 12, 2014 DRAFT BOS Meeting Minutes
Board of Supervisors Action
Dominion Transmission’s Response to the Adoption of Resolution R2014-51:
“Dominion is looking forward to updating the Nelson County Board of Supervisors about the company’s Southeast Reliability Project at the board’s Aug. 12 meeting. In the interim, Dominion will not be performing any land surveys in Nelson County until after we have updated the board.”
Information Provided by Dominion Transmission, Inc. (“Dominion”)
Dominion Contact Information:
Landowners: 1-888-895-8716
General Inquiries: SEpipeline@dom.com
Dominion Website: https://www.dom.com/SEpipeline
SE Survey Notification Letter VA
Pipeline Route Map (Original)
Note from Dominion Virginia Power – As the proposed pipeline is still in the preliminary stages and is constantly changing, we will not be able to provide any detailed locational drawings to you at this time. The reason for sharing a potential pipeline route with landowners is to show them what we have found through our initial research. That research, combined with landowner feedback to help locate other areas to avoid, will ensure the best possible route with the least impact to the environment, historic and cultural resources, etc. If the project moves forward, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the review process for landowners, county officials and other interested parties to provide additional input.
Thanks for your understanding of the preliminary nature of this project.
Emmett Toms
DOMINION – State & Local Affairs
Dominion Natural Gas Pipeline Map With NC Road Map Overlay
Southeast Reliability Project – Govt Affairs Talking Points FINAL 5-5-14
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC E-Library Docket #PF 15-6 Atlantic Coast Pipeline
FERC Citizens Guide – Interstate Natural Gas Facilities
FERC website: http://www.ferc.gov
FERC Prefiling FAQs: http://www.ferc.gov/help/faqs/prefiling.asp
FERC Gas Pipeline and Gas Storage Permitting Process: http://www.ferc.gov/help/processes/gas-pipe-stor-perm.asp
FERC Customer Assistance:
For further assistance and public inquiries, please contact:
Office of External Affairs
1-202-502-8004 1-866-208-3372 (Toll-free)
customer@ferc.gov
For assistance with ferc.gov or eFiling, please contact:
FERC Online Technical Support
1-202-502-6652 1-866-208-3676 (Toll-free)
ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov
For materials and copying assistance, please contact:
Public Reference Room
1-202-502-8371 1-866-208-3676 (Toll-free)
public.referenceroom@ferc.gov
INGAA – Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
INGAA Website: http://www.ingaa.org/Topics/Pipelines101.aspx
INGAA Interstate Pipeline Desk Book: http://www.ingaa.org/11885/Reports/DeskBook.aspx
Code of Virginia Information:
Code of Virginia: Section 56-49.01 Natural Gas Companies; Right of Entry Upon Property
