This change to Oregon law has been sought by Texas based NorthernStar Natural Gas Company, which wants to build the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal and the Palomar pipeline across the Mt. Hood National Forest and dozens of small farms, woodlots, rivers and streams. It would apply to other utilities as well.
Currently, Idaho Power Company has made applications for Removal Fill Permits along existing electrical lines in Malheur County. While it may be in accordance with state law to have permits on the books where utilities already exist, it is worrisome that Removal Fill Permits might gain additional status with the passage of SB1020/LC 85.
Please write/call/email your legislator to vote against this bill!
Possible letter:
Possible letter:
Dear [Decision Maker],
I am writing to call your attention to SB 1020 (formerly LC 85), legislation introduced by the Senate Business and Transportation Committee. This legislation would threaten Oregon's farms, forests and rivers by fast-tracking state issued removal-fill permits for utility companies.
I urge you to express your opposition to SB 1020 during the February session. At the very least, please do not allow utility companies to fast track across private land without the permission of the landowner.
I am writing to call your attention to SB 1020 (formerly LC 85), legislation introduced by the Senate Business and Transportation Committee. This legislation would threaten Oregon's farms, forests and rivers by fast-tracking state issued removal-fill permits for utility companies.
I urge you to express your opposition to SB 1020 during the February session. At the very least, please do not allow utility companies to fast track across private land without the permission of the landowner.
