FERC approves MVP waterbody crossings with conditions
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved changes to the way waterbodies will be crossed in certain portions of the Mountain Valley Pipeline route, according to Pittsburgh Business Times.
The FERC approved MVP’s request to use underground, trenchless boring methods to cross 183 waterbodies and wetlands in 120 locations in an order issued last Friday.
However, MVP will still need approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for approval to use open-cut methods to cross five waterbodies. Those requests will be decided on separately.
Learn more: Pittsburgh Business Times > FERC approves MVP waterbody crossings
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