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The Mid-Atlantic Power Pathway (MAPP) project is a 150-mile high-voltage (500 kV) electricity transmission line that will stretch from the Possum Point generation facility in Prince William County, Virginia, to the Indian River generation facility in Sussex County, Delaware. This transmission line requires a 200 foot right-of-way for the 140-200 foot high towers.

Dorchester County will be crossed by these large transmission towers. The rights-of-way that are required for these lines could consume 650 acres of Dorchester's agriculture, forest and rural lands. There are many unanswered questions on the impacts to Dorchester's economy, environment, and the possible alternatives (including but not limited to underground and underwater). Additionally, questions remain unanswered about the overall need related to this large-scale transmission line project.

Currently, the MAPP project has been suspended. Pepco Holdings, Inc. and Delmarva Power have asked that the project be suspended until new studies are released (June 2010) that will describe future needs related to electricity transmission in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

This Action Center was designed to provide you with resource information, the latest project news and links to ways you can make your voice heard on this project.

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