Archive for February, 2011
Wednesday, Idaho representative Dick Hartwood (R-St. Maries) introduced state legislation that would require anybody filing a lawsuit against a transportation project to post a bond worth 5 percent of the value of the loads. This could mean that any citizen, using their legal right to oppose a project they feel might be harmful to their […]
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First, the second Conoco/Phillips megaload is on the road, but held up due to weather. The load has yet to wind it’s ways past the turns that gave the first load such a hard time, causing a 59 minute delay at one point. Also, it seems as though Exxon has purchased the use of Idaho […]
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Imperial Oil announced its intentions of cutting down the size of 33 of its megaloads now awaiting permits at the Port of Lewiston as well as others still sitting at the Port of Vancouver. A natural question seems to be forthcoming. Why wasn’t cutting the size of the loads included as a possible alternative earlier? […]
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Either the Lewis or the Clark, names given by Conoco/Phillips to the two first pioneering megaloads, is, much like the original duo, stuck along Highway 12 waiting for the snow to melt. This is the second day the loads have made no progress, and comes after an auspicious second leg of their journey. News agencies […]
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Due to weather delays, the first Conoco/Phillips megaload shipment is not expected to arrive at the Montana boarder in time for the proposed rally, this Saturday at 1PM. Sponsoring organizations regret to inform supporters that the rally has been canceled for the time being. We hope that you all will join us when the first […]
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Lewiston, Id. AP reported that the Idaho Department of Transportation is requiring Conoco/Phillips to submit a new travel plan before it allows the second megaload to travel down Highway 12. As reported, “Agency spokesman Adam Rush said the delay occurred as the load went around a sharp curve between Greer and Kamiah.” This develo0pment certainly […]
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The First Conoco shipment is on the road. Monitors in Idaho are keeping track of its movements. We think the first shipment should reach Lolo Pass in the Middle of the night on Friday. We are unclear whether the truck will then park just on the Montana side and wait for the second load to […]
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