Obviously with so many issues
still up in the air with the approved industry-compliant Governor's Bill (and
with State Code 8-12-19 still on the books even with Judge Tucker's unfortunate
decision), it would be damaging to have Morgantown desert the legal struggle and
the representative support for the concerns of its citizens.
Several legislators are still
planning to work to amend the action during the regular session beginning in
January. Morgantown needs to be seen as part of the support for amendments
rather than being also willing to cave in to the pressures of the industry at
the expense of air quality, well water restrictions, water withdrawals, and
provisions to allow the DEP to deny permits near water supplies, municipalities
and densely populated areas - all items, plus still others, that were in the
Special Committee Bill that were compromised/removed in the Governor's
Bill.
I do hope that we can mobilize a
good attendance and representation of concerned citizens to speak at the public
session of the December 20 meeting. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. I plan to
speak too. What we do together can also have an impact on our media, our
delegation and others who may support us in the regular
session.
Don Spencer (dspencer36@comcast.net)
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To: Participants and Friends of MVCAC.....
Given that there is benefit from retaining the Ban in Morgantown, in spite of the Circuit Court ruling against it;
And, given that the two Marcellus wells at the Morgantown Industrial Park are scheduled to be flared this coming week, a process that could last from three days to three weeks and produce substantial pollution;
It is herewith proposed that MVCAC continue our position of being in favor of the Ban.
Please let me know if you object. Duane Nichols, duane330@aol.com