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On December 11, 2019, the California Supreme Court granted review of the Third District’s decision in
County of Butte v. Department of Water Resources, dismissing a CEQA challenge to DWR’s relicensing application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Oroville Dam on the basis that the claim was preempted by federal law. The Court of Appeal held the Federal Power Act (FPA) exclusively occupies the field of dam licensing and preempts state regulation, and accordingly found that it had no jurisdiction to consider the case.
The Court of Appeal’s decision came on the heels of a lengthy and complicated procedural history. In an earlier opinion, the Court of Appeal had found that its authority to review the EIR was preempted by the FPA, but the California Supreme Court granted review of the case and sent it back to the Third District with directions to reconsider the case in light of
Union Pacific (UP) confirmed that it recently told employees that it would be closing the main car repair facility in Palestine as part of its broader effort to make operational changes across the railroad s network. Although UP didn t specifically mention precision scheduled railroading in its statement, it said the operational changes were part of a continuous effort to provide rail service to customers.
Limited car repair facilities will continue in the Palestine area, UP also said. We did not take this step lightly but we are determined to do the right thing for the thousands of customers, employees and communities who rely on us to help build sustainable economic growth across the western two-thirds of the U.S., UP said in a statement. We appreciate the support we have received over the years in the communities of Palestine and Anderson County, as well as the hard work and dedication of our employees. We are working with those impacted to help them with job placement acti
Union Pacific closing East Texas repair facility, eliminating up to 57 jobs
The closing is part of the railroad’s continuous improvement program.
The city of Palestine and Anderson County have been involved in a legal battle with Union Pacific.
By Tribune News Service
Union Pacific Railroad met with Palestine staff Thursday and told them they have 60 days until the Palestine Car Facility closes June 14, according to longtime employee Brad Henry.
Henry said the employees were asked to a meeting with UP management at the Hilton Hotel in Palestine. They were given notice and then told they could take the rest of the day off and report back to work Monday, April 19.
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