Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 3 · column 6 of 6 · from the scan, no model involved
State Corporation Commission, which includes double circuiting of the existing lines on the existing towers.
• Approval of utility lines; plan for undergrounding lines. This bill would require a utility seeking State Corporation Commission approval of a 500 kV electrical transmission line to submit to the commission and to the members of the General Assembly a plan to install the line or lines underground within current utility right-of-way.
Hearings on the application for the new transmission line would be held after the commission has reviewed the plan. This bill requires the power companies to present an alternative plan to the State Corporation Commission which converts the power to (DC) power, allowing the line to be placed underground.
Many of these ideas were generated by my constituents by telephone, e-mail and letters. In particular, Joe Swiger, a former executive for Allegheny Power, has contributed many of the ideas contained in this package.
This will be a very difficult battle to wage, since my opposition in Richmond is very formidable.
I am hopeful that these ideas and alternatives will spark debate, and hopefully lead to a resolution which has the least amount of impact upon what I believe is the most beautiful place in the world, my home district.
Del. C. L. “Clay” Athey (R18) of Front Royal, represents Fauquier from Warrenton north in the General Assembly. He can be reached in Richmond at (804) 698-1018.
92.3%