Manchin supports Mountain Valley Pipeline in Supreme Court with amicus brief.
Sen. Joe Manchin Supports Mountain Valley Pipeline in Supreme Court Brief
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court in support of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The pipeline, which runs from West Virginia to southern Virginia, has faced construction delays due to a recent stay granted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.
The 4th Circuit’s decision to halt construction on the pipeline without explanation has raised concerns among project developers. In response, pipeline developer Equitrans plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, as it jeopardizes their timeline for completing the pipeline by the end of the year.
Sen. Manchin expressed his frustration with the court’s decision, calling it “unlawful.” He emphasized the importance of completing the Mountain Valley Pipeline and maintaining the credibility of the laws passed by Congress and signed by the President.
“It’s a shame when members of Congress have to ask the Supreme Court to intervene, but I am confident that the Court will uphold our laws and allow construction of MVP to resume,” said Sen. Manchin.
The construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline had been delayed for five years due to court proceedings. However, it was expedited through legislation signed by President Joe Biden, which directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to authorize its completion and prevent any further litigation.
Once fully operational, the pipeline is expected to have a capacity of 2 billion cubic feet per day.
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