Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, June 26, 1990 TAG: 9006260467
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B3 EDITION: EVENING
SOURCE: Shendandoah bureau
DATELINE: LEXINGTON LENGTH: Short
The board voted instead to find out more about how the proposed coal-fired plant would affect recreational uses of the Maury River, said David Bailey of the Environmental Defense Fund.
Bailey, who has been critical of the Hadson Power 14 plant, said the primary concern is for canoeing on the river - difficult at low water levels.
The action stalled the permit procedure on the controversial plant for at least a month. Hadson officials said it could lead them to make costly provisions for storing up more water for use during dry months, when the river is low.
Water board staffers said Monday's action was largely a call for more information on the water withdrawal permit request.
"It's not rejected," said Joe Hassell, program manager for water intake permits such as the plant developers are seeking. "It's tabled. They [the board] voted to get more information. They may turn around and accept it."
The water board's staff had recommended the permit be approved.
by CNB