The Oklahoma energy company Williams has proposed laying a new pipeline, called the Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline, which would carry fracked gas (methane) from Pennsylvania across the Lower Bay of New York’s harbor.This underwater part of this pipeline would be laid for 23 miles along the south coast of Staten Island, past Coney Island, and ending 4 miles south of the Rockaways. Read the fact sheets at (link to website here: Together we raised awareness of this proposed pipeline by presenting community forums, handing out flyers at farmers markets and other venues, speaking at community boards, and knocking on doors. Shortly after New York denied the water permit, New Jersey regulators also denied several key permits for the pipeline, citing New York's decision. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File) Want more details about the pipeline? New York regulators denied a necessary permit for a the Williams Pipeline earlier this year that would have brought fracked natural gas into New York City from Pennsylvania. In February and March, 2019, many of us testified at DEC hearings in Brooklyn and Queens, and many more submitted thousands of comments. New York State rejected a key permit for the controversial Williams pipeline based on an “apparent lack of need” for the gas and because it would not meet the state’s water quality standards. On May 15 the DEC denied Williams a WQC but with the proviso that Williams could revise its application to address DEC concerns and reapply. The proposed pipeline will originate in Lancaster, PA travel across NJ, under the Raritan Bay from Old Bridge, … We talked to elected officials, and over 60 or them, including NYC Comptroller Scott Singer and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, came out against the pipeline. In February 2017 we went directly to Albany to deliver the over 14,000 petition signatures. The Williams Pipeline was just rejected by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. We submitted thousands of comments to FERC and many of us testified eloquently against the project at a public hearing in Brooklyn in April 2018.
Over 14,000 New Yorkers signed a petition against the pipeline and over 200 environmental, civic, justice, and faith organizations signed a letter of opposition. In November 2018 we delivered the letter with the list of organizations opposing the pipeline to his office. The pipeline is an extension of an existing pipeline that provides natural gas that has been extracted through fracking in Pennsylvania.The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation rejected the pipeline extension Friday evening, claiming it would harm New Yorkâs water quality.The rejection was a major victory for environmentalists who had opposed it. One is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Download it here.Jay Jacobs: Are Suburbs the Key to Defeating Trump? 350Brooklyn is part of a large network of independently-run 350 groups across the world. Governor Cuomo Rejects Williams Pipeline in Major Victory for Environmentalists By Zack Fink New York City PUBLISHED 5:27 PM ET May. We have made hundreds of phone calls to his office. We’ve held rallies in front of his New York City office and held up signs and chanted outside his various local appearances. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies. This website uses cookies to provide and improve its services. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.Our new Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Climate Change, Fracking, Pipelines, Williams Pipeline Statement From New York State Senators On President Trump's Executive Order To Limit State Input On Pipeline Permits Liz Krueger Construction would require excavating a trench across the entirety of the route to bury the pipeline.In 2017 we joined with wonderful allies—Food & Water Watch, Sane Energy New York Communities for Change, and the NYC chapter of Surfrider—to form the Stop the Williams Pipeline Coalition. As chief executive of the state, Governor Cuomo appoints the heads of agencies like the DEC and can influence their decisions.Want to keep up with news on the Williams pipeline? 17, 2020 SHARE
Nonetheless, FERC, generally a rubber-stamp agency for pipeline companies, issued a permit for the Williams NESE pipeline to go forward in May, 2019. Williams did so on May 29 and the DEC opened another comment period, which ended on July 13. At the same time that we addressed the certifying agencies, we have worked to demonstrate to Governor Cuomo how extensive and powerful the opposition to this proposed fracked gas pipeline is. New York denied a key permit for a $1 billion Williams Cos. shale gas pipeline, dealing a critical blow to a project that would shuttle fuel to customers in New York City and Long Island. If you do not consent, please view our