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Orange County school board approves filing comments with FERC on ValleyLink/Dominion transmission line
Summary
The board voted 5–0 to submit the school division’s version 2 comment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about the ValleyLink/Dominion transmission project before the March 20 filing deadline, citing potential impacts on school property and operations.
The Orange County Public Schools Board approved a motion on March 17 to submit the division’s comment letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the ValleyLink/Dominion Energy transmission line project. A board member introduced two draft documents; the board reviewed edits and asked that the version with the most recent suggested language be filed.
The chair called for a motion to approve the submission of the school board’s position on the ValleyLink Dominion Energy Transmission Line Project (Version 2) for filing with FERC. A board member moved the motion and another seconded; the board voted in favor and the motion carried 5–0. Board members said the document should be submitted before the FERC March 20 deadline and noted plans to coordinate with the clerk on the filing.
Board members also discussed logistics for an upcoming Board of Supervisors public hearing on the project (to be held at the Hornet Sports Center at 05:00), encouraged public attendance and noted ValleyLink would be present to provide information. The board said additional outreach (SCC or other steps) may follow after the public hearing.
The action was recorded as approved and staff said they would file the document with FERC in advance of the March 20 deadline.
