Agencies seek expanded probe into Vermont Gas pipeline

Vermont Gas Systems’ South Burlington offices. Photo by John Herrick/VTDigger
Two state agencies have asked for an expanded investigation into Vermont Gas Systems’ recently completed 41-mile gas pipeline to determine whether the utility failed to install devices on the pipeline meant to prevent it from draining wetlands.
Vermont Gas said it backs the investigation in a filing made with the Public Utility Commission on March 22. The Agency of Natural Resources and Department of Public