PSEG, the developer of the Piedmont Reliability Project in Maryland, seeks a federal judge’s intervention to prohibit hunting during property surveys on private land. The project aims to construct 70 miles of power lines across Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick counties, with regulators warning that failure to proceed could lead to blackouts by June 2027.
The company has raised safety issues after encountering threats to its survey teams, prompting it to request explicit restrictions on hunting practices during surveys. Recent social media comments from local residents suggested hostility, with one advising to “escort them with a 12-gauge” if surveyors entered hunting territory. As public hearings continue, local opposition remains strong due to environmental and property concerns, making the project’s future uncertain.
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