August 14, 2008
Pipeline Meeting a Joke, Says Reader
Pitts' meeting on proposed Sparrows Point Pipeline Project was a joke - more like a public relations stunt! The meeting was open to the public at Octorara High School in Atglen on August 12th.

Pitts' press release stated the purpose of this meeting was "to provide a voice for those individuals who may be affected by the proposed pipeline to ask questions and share their concerns with both the company proposing the project and the federal regulators who will need to sign off on the project in order for it to move forward . . . ."

Well, that sounds like it is moving forward whether or not there is any local concern about safety, or damage to historical buildings or the environment or this area's cultural resources. But what really had me scratching my head was why there was no one making a record of the meeting. No one was recording the statements and concerns of the dozens of persons who spoke. A few notes may have been taken, but how can anyone be assured their concerns will indeed be considered by either the corporate applicants (who admitted this is a for-profit venture) and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission?

I did catch up with one of the FERC guests after the "meeting" and asked why there was no record being kept. His response: we've heard all this before over the past 2 years; anyone having concerns can mail them in if they want their concerns considered on the record.

What a sham! Obviously, this was more of a PR stunt for an incumbent who thinks he needs visibility.

Pitts was visible, but he expressed no concern whatsoever for any of the comments made by any of his constituents.

Disclaimer: I am an active supporter of BRUCE SLATER, who is seriously challenging Mr. Pitts for the Congressional seat representing the 16th Congressional District (all of Lancaster County and portions of Chester and Berks Counties.)

Gregory Paulson, Lancaster, PA
 

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