To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Mulheren
Meeting Date: December 14, 2021
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Supervisor Haschak |
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Supervisor Mulheren |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Agenda Title:
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Approval of Transmission of Letter of Support for SB 307 (McGuire), Prohibiting and State Funding for a “Coal Train” through Mendocino County and North Coast
(Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Mulheren)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve transmission of letter of support for SB 307 (McGuire), prohibiting and State Funding for a “Coal Train” through Mendocino County and North Coast; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On Sept. 9, 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution in opposition to a “Coal Train” application to use rail lines through Mendocino County.
Summary of Request:
In August of 2021, an anonymous LLC out of Wyoming filed notice with the Surface Transportation Board to kill the Great Redwood Trail and instead ship millions of tons of coal through the Northern California counties of Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Trinity, and Humboldt. This rail operation would utilize a portion of the now defunct North Coast rail route, which runs approximately 320 miles between Marin and Humboldt counties. The coal would then be loaded onto ships in Humboldt Bay, sold overseas, and burned. The coal train would run through communities along the Russian and Eel rivers, which are the main source of drinking water for nearly 1 million residents. SB 307 explicitly states that state money cannot be spent to initiate, improve or operate rail service on the now defunct North Coast rail line north of the City of Willits. Further, it bans state money from being spent on the buildout of any new bulk coal terminal facilities within the County of Humboldt. SB 307 will help keep the creation of the Great Redwood Trail on track.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide alternate direction.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes, by promoting the general welfare and environment of our communities.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: December 14, 2021 |
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