MVP BOOST
Why is this important? A compressor station is planned for Elliston, VA that will raise the pressure in the pipeline. The pipe that sat outside for 3 years was already degraded and rusted when it was installed so this raises concerns for pipe failure with resulting explosion and fire. In addition, citizens of Elliston and Salem will be exposed to noise pollution and a chemical soup of air pollution from the unnecessary compressor station. A comment party is scheduled for tonight but you have until Sept 8 to make comments to FERC. Craig County is on the list as an alternative compressor station site. Please use your voice in resistance to reckless infrastructure that benefits only the gas industry. Focus on the environmental assessment in your comments, please.
Read the Environmental Assessment here:
https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/filelist?accession_number=20260807-3005
Comment party:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sU9yUUjmTQmeZdZDapU6dw#/registration
The comment webinar will be recorded so you may refer to it next week. Please see our face book page for the link:
https://www.facebook.com/PreserveCraigCountyVirginia/
The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has
staff available to assist you at (866) 208-3676 or FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. Please
carefully follow these instructions so that your comments are properly recorded:
(1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on
the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to FERC Online.
This is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments on a
project;
(2) You can also file your comments electronically using the eFiling feature on
the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to FERC Online.
With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by
attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first
create an account by clicking on “eRegister.” You must select the type of
filing you are making. If you are filing a comment on a particular project,
please select “Comment on a Filing”; or
(3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the
Commission. Be sure to reference the Project docket number (CP26-14-
000) in your letter. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be
addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington,
DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to:
Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
Breaking News: https://roanoke.com/news/local/business/development/article_677878d1-286c-4044-a36e-4d92325f3220.html
Alternative Site 1 is here in Craig County: Although MVP has assured Craig County officials that they will not use Alternative site 1, the recent development could have an impact. Keep informed on our Facebook Page here:
https://www.facebook.com/PreserveCraigCountyVirginia
Mountain Valley Pipeline is proposing to build a new Compressor Station in Southwest Virginia. One of the proposed sites is right here in Craig County!
New Update: The Virginia DEQ Air Permit is the last obstacle for MVP. Recent News puts this process on hold. https://roanoke.com/news/local/business/development/article_677878d1-286c-4044-a36e-4d92325f3220.html
CITIZENS MEETING was held at Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Department, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm and was well attended. This was the first some locals had heard of the Compressor station project. Danny Goad gave an update on the Daleville Data Center plans.
Air Pollution and Health Risks: Most compressor stations burn methane gas to run, releasing harmful air pollutants. MVP’s application to the Virginia DEQ states that the proposed Swann Compressor Station would emit:
- 43.59 tons/year of Particulate Matter (PM)
- 44.36 tons/year of Particulate matter less than 10 micrometers (PM₁₀)
- 44.35 tons/year of Fine particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM₂.₅)
- 22.72 tons/year of Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
- 54.99 tons/year of Nitric oxide (NO)
- 46.57 tons/year of Carbon monoxide (CO)
- 15.21 tons/year of Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)
These pollutants are linked to asthma, chronic bronchitis, heart disease, cancer, and shorter life expectancy.
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