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A half truth is a whole lie

8/21/2010

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More PATH/Louis Berger group lies:

As part of the PATH permitting process, we are seeking approval to route the line across and adjacent to federal lands which include the:

  • Monongahela National Forest; 

  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail; 

  • Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail; 

  • C&O Canal National Historical Park; and 

  • Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park. 

Approval to cross these federal lands falls under the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act or “NEPA.” The NEPA process provides a thorough evaluation by federal agencies of the environmental impact of PATH. We’re moving forward with efforts to obtain NEPA approval in order to coincide with the three state approvals that are also required for the project.

As part of this process, the PATH team is conducting information gathering studies across a large portion of the area of the proposed route in order to provide data to the federal agencies required for their evaluation. We are seeking permission from property owners along the proposed route and some adjacent land owners to gain access to their property to conduct these surveys and environmental studies.

In particular, we have members of our permitting team working to identify any wetlands, archeological resources, and any rare, threatened or endangered species that are present along the proposed route.

The sentence above highlighted in red is the 

big, fat lie. 
The Federal Environmental Impact Statement, which is being conducted by the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, is so early in the process that the scope of the study has not even been defined yet, much less at the field research stage.  The Federal EIS is being conducted by CH2M Hill, a contractor selected by the Federal agencies, and NOT Louis Berger Group.

Meanwhile, PATH contractor Louis Berger Group is conducting their own "studies" at the direction of PATH that have NOTHING to do with the Federal EIS.  I assume they think that the "information" and "data" they gather can be used in the future to influence the Federal study once it is underway.  If they think the Feds are just gonna roll over on this, they have another think coming.  Need I mention that the cost of the REAL Federal EIS is being billed to PATH (who in turn charges you for it in your monthly electric bill).  In addition, PATH's FAKE EIS "studies" conducted by Louis Berger Group are also being charged to you in your monthly electric bill by PATH.  The end result is that you get to pay TWICE for environmental studies!

So, PATH and Louis Berger Group are lying about conducting environmental surveys as part of the Federal process.  Just say NO to PATH and Louis Berger Group -- and yes to the REAL Federal contractor, when the process gets to that point many months from now.

You know what happens when you tell a lie:

When you stretch the truth, watch out for the snapback.


Ouchies!  This one is gonna hurt!
7 Comments
esther B
8/21/2010 12:56:55 pm

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Esther B
8/21/2010 01:17:14 pm

Thanks Keryn for keeping it real! How we hate to give "ouchies" -- its so not kind, but what to do when the world runs out of bandaids? PATH should just keep talking, keep issuing statements, keep making up excuses . . . bring it on! When the fog clears the substance will remain. And it WILL clear because inconsistencies just cancel themselves out and dissipate (or get liars in trouble). TJ & company had it right at the outset. That little thing called the law is run by "WE THE PEOPLE" lest anyone forget. Impediments between landowners and the Constitution are only obstacles that ultimately make us stronger -- precedents... legislation... regulations... all of those are tools for real people, not the highest bidder. Ultimately patience, resilience and justice prevails. I have met more people through this struggle that have revitalized my faith and efforts than I ever imagined could happen. In this context, there ain't no such thing as an uneducated, maleable or jaded population. I am so very proud of everyone! Keep up the good and hard work! (And I love the transparency that helps us along these days) Go STOPPATHWV! Regards from Maryland!

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Keryn
8/22/2010 10:52:20 am

Corporations are not 'the people'! I agree!

Amazing how they keep tripping over their own feet, isn't it?

What better way to make a bunch of new friends who not only think like you, but empower each other to reach a goal. We've got a winning team!

Thanks, PATH ;-)

P.S. My twisted side kind of enjoys distributing "ouchies" when needed!

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bs
8/27/2010 12:36:44 am

they cant tell the truth about anything! they better stay off my land

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bs
8/27/2010 12:39:30 am

how can I prottest paying for the survey 2 x's? email me please

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xoxoxoxo
8/28/2010 11:10:58 am

PATH is trying to limit the EIS to federal lands only. The citizens are trying to expand the study to cover PATH's entire route.

But PATH is doing enviromentl studies over the entire route.

That makes no sense. Can't have it both ways.

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Ut-oh
8/31/2010 10:54:54 am

Is that a light or a train I see at the end of the tunnel? Could be either but you'd get very different results for an outcome.

Light = great! You've passed through the tunnel unscathed.

Train = Wooo! Wooooo! *SPLAT*

Ut-oh!

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