DEC Contact: Sean Mahar (518) 402-8000 August 18, 2017
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DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Decision Denying Constitution Pipeline AppealUnanimous Ruling Affirms DEC’s Denial of Water Quality Certification For Pipeline Project |
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Today, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied the Constitution Pipeline Company’s legal challenge to DEC’s denial of the company’s application for a Water Quality Certification for its proposed pipeline project. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said, “Our actions are based on the merits and we’re pleased this ruling upholds this principle and –specifically – this agency’s work to uphold New York’s strict water quality standards. We hope this sends a loud message that New York will not rubber stamp any project that fails to protect public health and our environment.” |
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