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From Page 1 sued Fauquier after the Supervisors tabled action on Vepco’s powerline location permit.

The Supervisors had tabled the powerline issue so that the SCC could study the environmental impact of the proposed powerline routes and possible alternative route. The Fauquier Planning Commission had recommended to the Supervisors that the powerlines be denied.

Despite the SCC ruling on the powerlines, Fauquier’s special attorney on the case, L. Lee Bean of Arlington, said that Vepco still has “less than a half loaf.’’ Bean said he expects Judge Snead to grant Vepco the authority to build the powerlines in Fauquier, but “assumes” that some appeal will be made. Judge Snead would probably delay any ruling until after an appeal has run its course, said Bean.

Many officials and citizens who have been involved in the Vepco powerline case over the years did not know of the SCC’s ruling until they were asked for comment Monday. A number of Fauquier’s Supervisors expressed displeasure over the SCC action, but worried about the cost and effectiveness of an appeal. The Supervisors next scheduled meeting_ is June 12, two days before an appeal would have to be made.

PHIL IRWIN of the Rappahannock (County) League for Environmental Protection said that he has not had time to talk to his

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