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Wind company gets extension to appeal
BY ANNE ADAMS • STAFF WRITER
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Since its permit was denied June 22, wind energy developer Liberty Gap has been granted an extension on the amount of time it has to ask the state to reconsider its decision.
Liberty Gap had applied for a certificate to build and operate a 50-megawatt wind utility on Jack Mountain in Pendleton County. West Virginia's Public Service Commission refused to grant the permit, and the company had 10 days to appeal that decision.
Monday, Liberty Gap filed a motion for an extension of time in which to file a "Petition for Reconsideration" of the commission's order. The company told the agency it had "diligently undertaken" a review of the PSC's order and that it needed more time to assess its options.
The PSC issued its determination to grant the decision, saying, "If Liberty Gap decides that a petition for reconsideration is the best method to address the commission's order, Liberty Gap asserts there is not sufficient time to prepare the petition for filing within the prescribed time. Liberty Gap also asserts that granting the requested extension would advance the public interest in allowing for a full and fair consideration of the project and would not prejudice any other party to this proceeding."
The PSC determined the request from the developer was "reasonable," and granted an extension. Liberty Gap now has until July 12 to file a petition for reconsideration.
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