Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, Proposed Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project

The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) supports the proposed Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project. They argue that the project is critical for ensuring a reliable natural gas supply to support the Commonwealth's maritime industrial complex and economic development.

The Virginia Manufacturers Association supports the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage project, stating that improved energy infrastructure is vital for the state's manufacturing competitiveness and reliability. They argue the project will provide stability for manufacturers to plan expansions and is critical for meeting the needs of defense manufacturers.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) provides a natural heritage assessment for the proposed energy storage project. They identify potential impacts on the Eastern big-eared bat and a high-integrity Ecological Core, recommending specific avoidance measures and further impact analysis.

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Richard E. Dwyer, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance (HRMFFA), writes in strong support of the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project. He argues that the project is critical for national security because it ensures a reliable and resilient energy supply for the region's dense concentration of military installations and federal facilities.

Bryan Stephens, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber, supports the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project. He argues that the project will improve energy reliability for local businesses, create hundreds of jobs, and generate significant tax revenue for the region.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is providing procedural guidance and administrative requirements for the scoping of the proposed Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project. They outline the process for NEPA and Coastal Zone Management Act reviews, request specific document formats, and provide a list of databases to assist in the environmental review.

Karey Malyszko of Newport News Shipbuilding (a division of HII) supports the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project. The commenter argues that the project is essential for maintaining the reliability of the regional gas system, which is a mission-critical fuel source for the shipyard's naval vessel manufacturing and national defense operations.

Shannon O. Pierce, President & CEO of Virginia Natural Gas, supports the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project. The company argues that the project is essential for ensuring energy reliability, meeting growing regional demand, and maintaining a stable supply of natural gas for residential, commercial, and military customers.

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce supports the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage project, arguing that it will enhance energy reliability, mitigate price volatility, and provide significant economic benefits including job creation and tax revenue. They emphasize that expanding natural gas infrastructure is critical for the Commonwealth's economic growth and competitiveness.