January 4th, 2010 04:10pm
by Inside.Opinion
Opponents of Dutra Materials’ proposed asphalt plant alongside the Petaluma River received some new ammunition from the U.S. Coast Guard.
After initially submitting a letter stating that barges moored at the proposed plant wouldn’t affect traffic on the river, the Coast Guard reversed itself in a new letter issued just before New Year’s. “After further review we have determined … your facility will create a navigational hazard to other users of …
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December 8th, 2009 01:43pm
by PD
Apparently Assemblyman Jared Huffman – and possibly Rep. Lynn Woolsey’s – did have a hand in encouraging the U.S. Coast Guard to take another look at plans for a Dutra asphalt plant.
And it sounds as if there are some legitimate concerns about whether barges moored at the proposed off-load facility near Haystack Landing will leave enough room for anyone else – including recreational boaters – to pass by.
We met this morning with former …
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December 7th, 2009 02:04pm
by Inside.Opinion
We just received word that the much-awaited Board of Supervisors review of the revised plans for the Dutra asphalt plant in Petaluma Tuesday has been postponed. It’s now going to be taken up at the Jan. 12 board meeting.
Word has it that the delay has to do with the U.S. Coast Guard getting involved. Apparently the Coast Guard is concerned about where barges will be docked at the plant and/or how they will get in and out, …
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