Judge Revokes Permits For Huge Loads
- Update: Opponents of giant loads won on both claims/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
An Idaho judge has revoked special permits issued by the state to
allow ConocoPhillips to ship four oversized loads of oil refinery
equipment along a highway that follows a winding, federally protected
river corridor in northern Idaho. Second District Judge John
Bradbury ordered the Idaho Transportation Department to study the permit
request again and take action to ensure the safety and convenience of
the public. Last week, Bradbury put a temporary halt to the oil
company’s plans to ship the massive coke drums along the 175-mile
stretch of U.S. Highway 12. He issued his opinion today, after hearing
testimony on the case on Monday/Betsy Russell, SR. (Courtesy photo from Judge John Bradbury's Supreme Court run)
Question: Did Judge John Bradbury make the right call?