PSE&G yesterday tried a blocking move in its ongoing political and legal chess game with environmentalists and others opposed to the utility's plans for a new high-power line.
PSE&G yesterday tried a blocking move in its ongoing political and legal chess game with environmentalists and others opposed to the utility's plans for a new high-power line.
In papers filed with the state Board of Public Utilities, which is considering approvals for the $750 million project, the utility said it would not oppose the efforts by 11 municipalities, school boards, corporations and a day camp to actively intervene in the process.
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But it contends that the 300-member Stop the Lines, Fredon PALS and four environmental groups -- Environment New Jersey, the New Jersey Highlands Coalition, the New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club and the New Jersey Environmental Federation-- should not be granted intervener status.
