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How will landowners benefit from the Byran Wind Project?
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InterWind will provide payments to landowners for participating in the Byran Wind Project. Landowner payments will create a new source of revenue in the community.
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Do TMDLs bring new regulations to counties or landowners?
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The Clean Water Act provisions for TMDLs and corresponding federal rules do not create regulatory requirements. State nonpoint source performance standards and prohibitions will apply.
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How are landowners notified about the Medina Lake-to-CPS Project?
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CPS Energy and LCRA TSC have sent letters to property owners to make them aware of the project and their opportunities to give the utilities feedback about the proposed transmission line route and substation location. Letters will be sent to: (1) pro
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What steps are taken if surface water becomes contaminated as a result of CBM development? How are landowners and their water wells protected in the event of damage or loss of use?
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• Although unlikely to occur, in the event of contamination, a company would be required to take immediate action to clean up the contamination in accordance with current regulations and guidelines under the Water Act and the Environmental Protection
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What are the various DU conservation programs with corporations, organizations, and landowners?
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Ducks Unlimited's Partners Program is all about special partnerships and programs that provide people with new ways to express their love of nature, enhance their trips afield, and support their commitment to sharing nature's rewards with their child
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How will future landowners know about the CE?
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After the easement is signed, it is recorded with the County Register of Deeds and applies to all future owners of the land. Any future title search will show existence of the easement.
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Does CPS Energy compensate landowners for property damage?
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Yes. CPS Energy will pay for damages to property and crops during both construction and maintenance of the transmission line.
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Does the Sale of a TDR Certificate Compensate Landowners for the Full Market Value of the Loss of the Development Right?
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No. The price that will be paid for a TDR certificate has no relationship to the cost of land or market value of the loss of the development right. A TDR certificate is issued regardless of the cost of land, cost of development, the market value of t
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What if adjacent landowners have special needs regarding privacy rights, fencing, access to landlocked fields, etc?
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It is the intent of Trail Management Commissions in general to be on the best possible terms with adjacent landowners and to accommodate their needs. "Farm Crossing" signs typically mark cross-trail access to landlocked fields, which would be maintai
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Does the property revert to adjacent landowners on abandonment?
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A 1968 state law required all persons holding reversionary rights to claim them at that time. If claimed, the claim must be renewed every 30 years. If unclaimed, the rights are voided. Attorneys for the County Board are investigating the existence an
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