As PSEG moves forward with plans for its proposed 70-mile Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project transmission line, the utility company has asked a federal court to temporarily ban landowners from hunting on their own property during periods when survey crews may be present.
At a recent hearing, RMG attorney Harris Eisenstein, who represents hundreds of affected landowners, pushed back on the request, arguing that PSEG’s proposal is overly broad and unnecessary.
“[PSEG is] out of state, and they’re out of touch with how prevalent, and how important hunting is to the Maryland community,” said Eisenstein.
During the hearing on PSEG’s proposed hunting restrictions, attorney Harris Eisenstein demonstrated a practical solution to address safety concerns while protecting landowners’ rights.
“As he argued in Baltimore’s federal courthouse Tuesday, attorney Harris Eisenstein pulled a bright orange hunting vest from his bag and hoisted it into the air.
“This is all that it takes,” he said.”
The court acknowledged the safety concerns but said it would be unreasonable to block hunting “for weeks on end.” A ruling is expected soon.
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