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Two appeals filed against Orland water bottling plant

Posted by: Maven on December 31, 2009 at 6:52 am

From the Chico Enterprise-Record:

“ORLAND — Two separate appeals were filed Monday, asking the City Council to take a fresh look at plans by Crystal Geyser to build a sparkling mineral water bottling plant in Orland.

The Orland Technical Advisory Committee approved the proposal Dec. 16, but citizens had stated they would appeal.

A group called Save Our Water Resources has been actively opposing the plant, voicing many concerns — primarily that they believe an Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act is required.

The second appeal came from attorney William Kopper of Davis, on behalf of Matt Vereschagin and Gregory Appel. Neither could be reached Tuesday.

Trish Saint-Evens, a Save Our Water Resources member, said her group has been depicted by some as being “NIMBY” (not in my backyard).

But their position is that “they should embrace an EIR to clear the uncertainty of citizens.” … “

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December 31, 2009 · Filed Under Northern California

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