[StBernard] Letter to Editor: Request for Basic Fence Repairs and Screening

[Westley Annis]

original message was a Letter to Editor

http://blog.nola.com/letterstotheeditor/2009/03/neighbors_want_refinery_buffer.html


Jer,  yes,  I live inbetween the two major refineries in the Ohio Street Neighborhood;
fixing the fence will keep trespassers out, from both the refinery and neighborhood perspective, however, 



there is no such thing as an impermeable fence

clearly it is the industry's responsibility to do what ever is necessary to comply

given the close proximately and inherent dangers of their refinery, one would expect a corporate commitment which goes beyond the requirements of the law

a good corporate citizen's daily operations demonstrate respect for the residents on the other side of the fenceline
simple compliance with its existing federal permits, state and local laws will allow this industry and neighborhood to continue to peacefully co-exist

---SJK