Post by
vssmnn on Sep 13, 2013 3:17pm
Company Looks To Build Frac Sand Mine
Company Looks To Build Frac Sand Mine In Trempealeau County Despite Moratorium
Despite a one-year ban on new frac sand operations in Trempealeau County, a Texas-based company is looking to build one by using a loophole.
https://news.wpr.org/post/company-looks-build-frac-sand-mine-trempealeau-county-despite-moratorium
Comment by
Rockefeller2012 on Sep 17, 2013 12:47pm
I think it would pass. The size of these two cities (independence and whitehall at approx 1.5k) combined with having the landowners in agreement (6 stated) should make this a clear cut issue. Hopefully not many other mines are possible in the area and HCLP gains a stronger competitive advantage.