Renner Barsella, renner.barsella@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, DC -- After months of requests from state and local officials, as well as dozens of advocacy organizations, asking for a detailed Environmental Impact Statement for Transco's proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project in Virginia and North Carolina, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice stating that it would instead prepare a less comprehensive analysis that falls far short of what community advocates have argued is required.
In response, Caroline Hansley, Campaign Organizing Strategist, Sierra Club released the following statement:
"This massive methane gas project cuts a dangerous swath across state lines, seriously impacting communities and our environment. FERC cannot simply do a truncated review of the project at Transco's request. Local and state public officials, as well as more than 90 community-based organizations, have called for a deeper environmental analysis. Affordable, cleaner renewable energy options are readily available now. Transco’s proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project isn't needed."
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