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Jeanne,

On October 19th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the GTN Xpress Pipeline. For over a year, 350 Seattle has fought the proposed pipeline expansion alongside wide-spread opposition by the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, dozens of grassroots organizations, thousand of community members, Governors Inslee and Kotek, US Senators Padilla, Merkley, Wyden, Cantwell and Murray, and Congressional Representatives Blumenauer, Salinas and Jayapal.

While we are dismayed by the news, we are not surprised: Since 1999, FERC has approved 99% of applications, and is widely seen as rubber stamp for oil & gas companies. Big on ‘Energy’, low on ‘Regulation’. But the fights not over.

Two of the leading members of the Stop GTN Xpress Coalition, — Columbia Riverkeeperand Rogue Climate — are gearing up for a legal battle. They are filing a petition for rehearing with FERC, and if that petition is denied, the groups will appeal the decision to the DC Court of Appeals.

But its okay if you are not a lawyer, there are plenty of ways to be involved! Here are three upcoming actions:

Action at TC Energy
Friday, 11/ 3, 4:00PM
TC Energy, Spokane, WA
Bring signs!

Action at Cascade Natural Gas
Monday, 11/6, 4:00PM
Cascade Natural Gas, Kennewick, WA
Bring signs!

Thank you!
Ben