From Friends of Nelson:
Dominion has been making easement offers throughout the route, including in Nelson County, even to people who have denied permission to survey. These offers are NOT the last step before dragging landowners into court to take their property–Dominion cannot use eminent domain until and unless FERC grants them permission at the end of the regulatory process–still at least months away and never if we have anything to say about it! Perhaps Dominion wants to undermine our ability to claim denying survey demonstrates opposition. Perhaps they want to gain leverage with FERC and the courts to lock in their preferred route, a common industry tactic to preclude meaningful consideration of alternatives.
Property owners need to know that they are under no obligation whatsoever to sign these documents and that they can obtain legal counsel with no obligations by speaking to lawyers at Appalachian Mountain Advocates (Phone: 304-645-9006) or with no out-of-pocket costs by signing with an eminent domain attorney. See this document for eminent domain attorney contact info and other important information for landowners: http://friendsofnelson.com/…/08/Landowner-FAQ-August2015.pdf
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION TO HELP US REACH LANDOWNERS THROUGHOUT THE ROUTE!
Speak Up Nelson 