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Residents urge council not to oppose Transco pipeline expansion; speakers note limits of town authority
Summary
During public comment the council heard competing views about the Transco pipeline expansion; several speakers urged the town not to adopt a formal opposition because the project is regulated at state and federal levels and provides natural gas to other regions of the state.
Members of the public spoke during the June 5 meeting about the proposed Transco pipeline expansion, urging the council not to take an official position opposing the project and noting the town lacks jurisdiction over federal permitting.
Ben Walraven told council he had followed the issue and argued the town should not oppose the expansion. Walraven said oversight and permitting for the project rest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and North…
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