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PPL Substation plan above
shows flooding issues;
wetland incursions
Also see PDF
Flooding detail: H01
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Meeting Flyers
Examples of high quality
environments in region:
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Site
photographs by
Scott Douglas, May 2008
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sbuluNews
Transmission Line Siting, the PUC and the Role of
Residents
(with comment)
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) is
the agency charged with ensuring that the public utilities are living
up to those obligations. That includes oversight of the siting and
construction of electric transmission lines.
Transmission line siting cases present
two distinct issues: whether the need for the line exists; and,
whether the proposed route is the best of all alternatives considered.
Transmission Line Siting Applications
When an electric company wants to
build high-voltage transmission lines, it must file an application
with the PUC that includes the proposal’s costs and route.
The proposed route must be established
as the best out of other alternatives considering:
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safety;
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environmental impacts;
(Comment: FAILS in this instance)
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impacts on scenic and historic sights; (FAILS)
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existing land use;
(FAILS)
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soil and sedimentation; (FAILS)
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plant and wildlife habitats; (FAILS)
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terrain; (FAILS)
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hydrology; (FAILS)
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landscape. (FAILS)
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Factors such as location of airports and archeological
sights are also considered.
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Show
you oppose!
by attending one of four public hearings:
Springfield
Township meeting:
Date:
July 14, 2008, Monday
Time:
1pm and another at 7pm
Each location: Springtown Fire
House
PUC Guidance on How
to Participate:
Our Role | Tips
(PDF files)
Richlandtown Township
meeting:
Date:
July 17, 2008, Thursday
Time:
1pm and another at 7pm
Each location: Benner
Hall
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What's
at Stake:
1) Preservation of the rural character and beauty of Springfield Township, Bucks
County
2) Protection of property values in
region
3) Preservation of high-quality natural resources
4) Protection of the public’s right to decide on matters that affect
us
NOTE:
We
recognize the need to meet demand for power. We’re not opposed to PPL crossing Springfield Township. ... The alternative Route 309 corridor
/ SEPTA path also crosses Springfield Twp., but it already has roads, telephone lines, and a PPL
easement.
“Isn't it ironic that we are taxing ourselves in order to preserve our farmland and prevent rampant over-development of our town, and that is making it easier for PP&L to erect unsightly ROWs through our preserved land.”
~ Ray Janus, Springfield Township
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Agenda: Our opposition to PPL's "preferred route"
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We recognize the need for an effective and economical means of providing energy.* |
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We favor either alternative route for the placement of power lines, because each is less intrusive than tearing out a several mile long
100-foot swath through our Resource Protected Area. |
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We oppose PPL's "preferred" Cross Country route because it crosses the most:
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woodlands, |
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wetlands, |
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flood plains, |
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recreational land, |
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agricultural land, and |
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environmentally protected zoned land. |
We note that PPL's "preferred" route unnecessarily diminishes the rural and historic character of Springfield and Richland townships, Buck County. |
*NOTE: We
recognize the need to meet demand for power. We’re not opposed to PPL crossing Springfield Township. ... The alternative Route 309 corridor
also crosses Springfield Twp., but it already has roads, telephone lines, and a PPL
easement.
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