Public Comment. Volume III - Montana Legislature

In conclusion, it is important to recognize the connection between power plant emissions and
Eminent Domain:
1. Eminent Domain must become a party to the pollution control of the facilities which are
accessed by the utility corridor; the function cannot be negated even when another regulatory body's
responsibilities are encountered.
2. The new technology will generally involve many new much smaller power plants, at the
same time, old polluting facilities are being decommissioned, in effect re-localizing the distribution
dynamics. This suggests that fbture permitting will mainly not be on the grand scale characteristic
of the 20h Century; in other words, Eminent Domain will start to wind down because it will be
bypassed by innovative factors beyond its control.
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From time to time we do receive visitors to our home who have serious interest in the above
described new technologies. Let us know the circumstances. We will try to oblige. For
authoritative professional advice, we recommend interested parties consult Planetary Systems, Box
340, Ennis, MT 59729, phone 406-682-5646.
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