HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 12 16 Letter Re: Impact Coal Trains to Proposed Stanton Power Plant
STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR BOB GRAHAM
December 16, 1982
Honorable June Lormann
Mayor
175 Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida 32750
Dear Mayor Lormann:
Thank you for your correspondence concerning the impact coal
trains to the proposed Stanton Power Plant of Orlando Utili-
ties Commission might have on traffic in your city.
The impact of the trains was a concern of the Cabinet and me.
We approved construction of the plant only after receiving
assurance from the Orlando Utilities Commission's attorneys
that they would work with you and the railroad to minimize
that impact. We do not control the railroad, but want to do
whatever we can to keep your traffic flowing as smoothly as
possible.
Our approval also came after full assurance that the plant's
environmental impact would be minimal. We required that the
plant continue to meet the present air quality standards even
if they are lowered by the Federal or State Governments.
If in solving these problems you think I might be able to
help, please feel free to let me know.
With kind regards,
Governor
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