As if we all don't have enough to do this week, the written comments
on the Tongue River Railroad are due Dec. 6. The TRR is a crucial link in the
chain of exporting coal from eastern Montana to Asia. Without the TRR, the
Otter Creek coal tracts are not accessible. Without the TRR the rationale for
shipping coal and building the ports is severely diminished. Submitting
comments only takes a minute or two, just click on the link below and it takes
you to the appropriate website. Thanks!
Greg
Gordon
Dear Greg,
Two weeks ago, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) held the first public events to gather input on the latest application for the ill-conceived Tongue River Railroad (TRR). About 350 Northern Plains members and other area residents attended two meetings a day in Lame Deer, Forsyth, Ashland, Miles City, and again in Lame Deer.
About 95 percent of those who spoke were against the
TRR.Two weeks ago, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) held the first public events to gather input on the latest application for the ill-conceived Tongue River Railroad (TRR). About 350 Northern Plains members and other area residents attended two meetings a day in Lame Deer, Forsyth, Ashland, Miles City, and again in Lame Deer.
The STB presented several options for the route but downplayed the “no action” option. STB has the power to axe the project, and we urge you to tell them you prefer the “no action” option.
If you did not make the hearings, you can still send in comments by Dec. 6 on our Action Page.
If you intend to submit comments and would like assistance from Northern Plains staff, please call the office (406-248-1154) or send us an email.
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27th Street, Suite A, Billings, MT 59101
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