11/29/2010
UPDATE: Hearing scheduled on transport of oversized Conoco/Phillips loads on U.S. 12
MEDIA ADVISORY: The contested case hearing is scheduled for Dec. 8, 9 in Boise before hearing officer Merlyn Clark. The hearing location has not been determined yet. We will announce the location when a decision is made.
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BOISE -- Idaho Transportation Department Director Brian W. Ness today accepted a hearing officer's ruling on the shipment of oversized loads on U.S. 12.
"I have reviewed and accept the decision of hearing officer Merlyn Clark that we should proceed with a contested case hearing on the issue. We intend to move forward with scheduling a hearing as quickly as possible," Ness said.
He said interested parties will meet to determine the hearing schedule. Details have not been finalized yet. He appointed Clark to preside over the matter as it moves forward.