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Environmental Compliance Monitoring Program Summary Report for Virginia Reliability Project (April 7-13, 2025)

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During the reporting period from April 7 to April 13, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff's Compliance Monitor (CM) conducted daily inspections to document compliance with the environmental requirements of the Virginia Reliability Project (VRP). The CM issued 6 Daily Monitoring Reports, consisting of 6 Acceptable Reports and 0 Communication Reports, with no Problem Area and/or Noncompliance Reports. The Compliance Monitor also reviewed areas potentially subject to variance requests, assisted with the resolution of landowner complaints, and clarified interpretations of the project requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC staff's Compliance Monitor conducted daily inspections to document compliance with the environmental requirements of the Virginia Reliability Project (VRP).
  • 6 Daily Monitoring Reports were issued, consisting of 6 Acceptable Reports and 0 Communication Reports, with no Problem Area and/or Noncompliance Reports.
  • No variance request was approved during the reporting period, and 1 Level 2 Variance Request was approved.
  • The Compliance Monitor inspected various activities in progress along the VRP, including wetland-sensitive resource areas, and confirmed that all Environmental Control Devices (ECDs) were functioning effectively with no signs of erosion.
  • Vegetation growth was thriving throughout the inspection areas, with no visible signs of erosion.
  • The Compliance Monitor also observed a well-maintained rock construction entrance at Pope Swamp Road, demonstrating strong maintenance practices and a commitment to good housekeeping.
  • The Contractor Yard was inspected and found to be stabilized with seed and straw mulch, with no visible leaks detected and all staged equipment and machinery properly stored within secondary containment.

Statistics:

  • 6 Daily Monitoring Reports were issued during the reporting period.
  • 0 Communication Reports were issued during the reporting period.
  • No Problem Area and/or Noncompliance Reports were issued by the Compliance Monitor during this reporting period.
  • 1 Level 2 Variance Request was approved during the reporting period.
  • 0 Level 1 Variance Requests were approved during the reporting period.
  • 214 cumulative Acceptable Reports were issued.
  • 14 cumulative Communication Reports were issued.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff's Compliance Monitor Weekly Summary Report for the Virginia Reliability Project, Docket No.: CP22-503-000, Filed Date: 05/20/2025.
  • Document Accession #: 20250520-3061.

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