RAPP in the News

"Cover waste coal, don't burn it"

Washington Observer-Reporter 07/23/2006:

A letter to the editor from a concerned citizen.

"Robinson's Denial Infuriates Residents"

Washington Observer-Reporter 07/22/2006:

Events at the second hearing lead to accusations that supervisors are protecting the applicant and denying protesters due process.

"Proposed Power Plant Hits Roadblock"

Washington Observer-Reporter 07/19/2006:

Robinson Planning Commission members recommend to supervisors that they deny permits for the proposed plant.

"Robinson will soon get awaited DEP response"

Washington Observer-Reporter 07/14/2006:

The DEP should be providing information on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit that was issued in April.

"Robinson planners to consider amended application for power plant"

Washington Observer-Reporter 07/07/2006:

Robinson Planning Commission requests further information before considering the permit.

"Team 4 Investigates Power Plant Danger"

WTAE/www.thepittsburghchannel.com 05/19/2006:

WTAE investigative reporter Jim Parsons explores accusations that the DEP rushed a permit approval for the Beech Hollow power plant, narrowly beating the deadline for new, stricter federal guidelines.

"Robinson planners get revealing details on proposed plant"

Washington Observer-Reporter 05/18/2006:

"Environment key issue at second plant hearing"

Washington Observer-Reporter 05/13/2006:

"Opposition: Explore all options"

Washington Observer-Reporter 05/02/2006:

"Critics: Power plant plan lacking"

Washington Observer-Reporter 04/28/2006:

Criticism of incomplete and inaccurate information submitted to the DEP as part of the planning for the proposed plant.

"Robinson planners send power plant data to engineers before deliberating about it"

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03/09/2006:

The Robinson Township Planning Commission has requested more time to review recent studies and research pertinent to the pending conditional-use permit for the proposed power plant.

"Power plant vote deferred"

Washington Observer-Reporter 03/09/2006:

The Robinson Township Planning Commission has postponed a decision regarding the proposed power plant, citing the need for further research and information.

"More power plant details due tomorrow"

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03/05/2006:

Information about the upcoming public hearing, and some explanation of the recent settlement of the appeal.

"Robinson Power Co. in pursuit of proper permits"

Washington Observer-Reporter 03/04/2006:

Background on the appeal and its eventual settlement as well as a status report on the permits needed for construction of the proposed plant to begin.

"NAS report: Fly ash could pose health, environmental dangers"

Washington Observer-Reporter 03/03/2006:

Details the findings of a recent study on the environmental impact of fly ash contamination.

"Power plant platform in Robinson board race"

Washington Observer-Reporter 10/27/2005:

The power plant has become a central issue for the upcoming elections. Candidates take their stances on the drive for economic development in the region vs. the potential environmental impact of the proposed plant.

"Washington Municipal News"

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10/30/2005:

A brief on Goodall's decision to run for the Robinson supervisor position.

"Group Protesting Power Plant Near Border"

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10/27/2005:

A comprehensive article explaining the proposed plant, its projected impact on the region, and the position of RAPP.

"Proposed power plant fuels residents' concerns"

West Allegheny Record 10/19/2005:

Presents both sides of the issue/debate.

"Residents seek official opposition of power plant"

Washington Observer-Reporter 10/15/2005:

Coverage of a presentation made at the October 13 Robinson Township supervisors meeting.

Radio Interview on 88.7 FM

Waynesburg College Radio, airdate 10/14/2005:

Interview with Cathy Lodge, founding member of RAPP

"Some residents wary of DEP role in Robinson plan"

Washington Observer-Reporter 09/21/2005:

Coverage of the presentations made at the September 15 Robinson Township board meeting.

"Power plant watch"

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/20/2005:

Letter to the editor, showing community support. (Scroll down page to locate; all letters for that date are listed together.)

"Coal waste plant plans hazy"

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 09/17/2005:

Brief information the appeal and the roadblock it poses to the planned construction, as well as a mention of flyash pollution and particulate emissions.

"Smoldering Debate"

Pittsburgh CityPaper 07/28/2005:

A feature article that does an excellent job detailing the impact of the pending power plant and the mission of our organization.

RAPP (C) 2005