This letter submitted by Olive Town Supervisor Jim Sofranko is an extremely comprehensive summary of the enormous deficiencies in the project proposal submitted by Premium Energy.
The application itself has already caused great stress and alarm in the community. The issuance of a permit will only compound that stress, adversely affect property values, disrupt the future plans of residents and businesses, cause economic hardship, and tax the limited resources of local towns, counties, and non-government agencies. The issuance of a Preliminary Permit will create economic uncertainty for future decisions made by anyone in the region for years to come.