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WOTUS Ruling: What You Need to Know
Charlie Burd, GO-WV Executive Director Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled in the Sackett v. EPA court case that determines the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will not have jurisdiction over wetlands that are not connected physically to traditional “navigable waters.” Background: “Waters of the United States” ...
GO-WV on Expedited Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion
Charleston, W.Va. – The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) released the following statement today on the benefits Mountain Valley Pipeline’s completion would bring to West Virginia: “An abundance of clean burning natural gas is one of the most important resources we’re blessed with in America. The ...
Putting WV’s natural gas abundance to good use (Opinion)
Charlie Burd: Putting WV's natural gas abundance to good use (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail, May 10, 2023 https://www.wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/charlie-burd-putting-wvs-natural-gas-abundance-to-good-use-opinion/article_209baf58-49a2-5f6f-95fa-9440b989fd1b.html We produce more natural gas in West Virginia than 90% of our country, but only 4.5% of that is used to generate electricity in our own state — and it’s time for ...
GO-WV Supports Attorney General Morrisey’s Efforts on WOTUS
The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) released the following statement today on the latest Waters of the United States (WOTUS) ruling: “GO-WV applauds Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s leadership in opposing the reinstatement of burdensome regulations that will only add unnecessary red tape to critical industries in ...
GO-WV Applauds Signage of The Grid Stabilization and Security Act OF 2023
The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) released the following statement today on the Grid Stabilization and Security Act of 2023 being signed into law: “Governor Justice’s signing of Senate Bill 188, (the Grid Stabilization and Security Act of 2023) sends a strong message to investors that ...
