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Public Issue Comments

LRNow frequently offers comments during scheduled communication periods for legislation on issues that have a direct impact on Virginia Beach and our work to restore and protect our natural resources. In addition, we are regularly corresponding with officials on issues that are important to our work.  Below, you will find copies of public comments and correspondence with our elected officials.  The subject of the comments and the date is in the title above each entry.
If you have questions, please email Dylan@lrnow.org or Karen@lrnow.org.

 

September 28, 2026 – Letter to Congresswoman Kiggans Regarding Chesapeake Bay Executive Order 14428: Rep. Kiggans – Executive Order 14428.docx 

October 5, 2026 – Official Comment to the State Corporation Commission on the NextEra-Dominion Merger: PUR-2026-00112 – LRNOW Final Comments.docx

August 21, 2026 – LRNow Official Comment to BOEM on Seabed Mining Proposal: LRNow Official BOEM Comment – FINAL.docx 

August 19, 2026 – Letter to Congresswoman Kiggans Regarding BOEM’s Seabed Mining Proposal: Rep. Kiggans – Seabed Mining RFI Follow-Up.docx 

August 5, 2026 – Seabed Mining Update Prepared for Virginia Beach City Council: City Council Update – Seabed Mining RFI.docx 

June 24, 2026 – Letter to Congress on Oyster Sanctuary Funding Threats: Oyster Sanctuary Funding – Congress

May 21, 2026 – LRNow Tree Canopy Opportunity Brief for the City of Virginia Beach: Tree Canopy Opportunity Brief.docx 

January 8, 2026 – LRNow 2026 Legislative Agenda for the Virginia General Assembly: 2026 VA GA Legislative Agenda LRN – FINAL.docx 

December 30, 2025 – Letter to Congress Regarding CVOW Construction Pause: Fight For CVOW – Senator Warner.docx 

December 10, 2025 – Letter to Congress in Opposition of the SPEED ACT: Sen. Warner – Oppose SPEED Act.docx 

August 7, 2025 – Opposition to Proposed EPA Repeal of CO2 Standards for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Power Plants: EPA Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124 Comment.docx 

July 22, 2025 – Letter to Congress in Support of the Extreme Heat Emergency Act: Rep. Kiggans – Executive Order 14428.docx 

July 2, 2025 – Letter to Congresswoman Kiggans Regarding Renewable Energy Credits and IRA Provisions: Letter to Congresswoman Kiggans – Budget Reconciliation

June 4, 2025 – Opposition to Oil and Gas Leasing Off Virginia’s Coast: BOEM – LRNow Comment For 11th National OCS Leasing Program

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