News from WV Public Service Commission
We made contact with the West Virginia Public Service Commission, where we learned that WVPSC was not aware of any public concern about TrAIL until several weeks ago.
Allegheny Power plans to submit its application for TrAIL to the WVPSC in March. Apparently the only thing that will NOT be presented is the final route. (Well, now, there’s a surprise. Keep everyone guessing about its location so no one can fight it.)
Under new Federal rules, power companies must go through the state application process before seeking Federal relief. However, if the state does not act within one year, the power company can bypass the state and go directly to the Federal process, which leaves out state and local governments and the public!
An immediate question: Does the one-year clock start ticking when Allegheny submits an incomplete application (without final routes) or does it start when all the paperwork gets in, including the final routes.
Take Action: You need to let the WVPSC know that you oppose this power line. Allegheny has NOT shown that it is necessary. Here is how to do it:
Jon W. McKinney, Chairman
201 Brooks Street
PO Box 812
Charleston, WV 25323
Phone: 304-340-0300
Toll-Free: 1-800-344-5113
FAX: 304-340-0325