Washington, Jan. 14 -- Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following press release:
Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet sent a letter to the Surface Transportation Board urging them to reject the motion submitted by the proponents of the Uinta Basin Railway project and to engage in a comprehensive review of the project, including robust public comment.
"We urge the Board to reject the motion submitted by the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition to reaffirm the Board's previous approval of the project with a truncated review. Instead, the Board should engage in a thorough, rigorous evaluation of the project that includes robust public participation and a supplemental environmental impact statement that conside...