FDEP postponing ruling on Kinder Morgan air permit request

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

September 9, 2014 6:13 p.m.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has agreed to postpone action on the    Kinder Morgan request to modify its air permit to handle coal at the Port of Fernandina until such time as State Senator Aaron Bean and State Representative Janet Adkins can attend a local public meeting on the topic, probably in October.  FDEP was also contacted by the City of Fernandina Beach, which sought a local public hearing or community forum to discuss the topic.

Editor's Note: Suanne Z. Thamm is a native of Chautauqua County, NY, who moved to Fernandina Beach from Alexandria,VA, in 1994. As a long time city resident and city watcher, she provides interesting insight into the many issues that impact our city. We are grateful for Suanne's many contributions to the Fernandina Observer.