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PHIL IRWIN, President of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, was optimistic when he reported on the case the League is supporting against Vepco.
Irwin said he believes there is a strong possibility that the State Corporation Commission will agree with RLEP’s contention thr.t the best way for a new powerline is to use existing corridors.
However, RLEP member Ed Harris, whose property would be affected by the new route, disagreed.‘'I’m convinced we’re losing and losing fast,” said Harris.
Harris said he was especially discouraged as he read parts of the transcript of the hearings before the SCC and realized that little weight was given to the environmental impact of the powerline.
“That’s the whole purpose of this suit and they’re ignoring it to talk about money and dollars.”
The case against proposed new 500,000 kv. powerline corridors now rests until May 1, when briefs are to be filed. The SCC is expected to issue an “interim decision.1’
HARRIS AND Irwin disagreed on the effect the “computer drawn route” might have on the case. Technical Associates of Richmond divided the territory between Mt. Storm
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