- Williams Partners (WPZ, WMB), the developer of the $750M Constitution natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania into New York, reportedly has threatened to seize land from reluctant landowners through eminent domain.
- A letter sent from a law firm tells landowners who have refused to sell rights of way for the 124-mile pipeline that they have until Wednesday to accept offered prices, then the developer will take them to court to force such sales for possibly less money.
- Project opponents of the project have filed a complaint against the letters with the New York State AG.
- The project was approved last week by federal regulators and could be operational by next winter if it obtains remaining regulatory approvals from various state and federal agencies in a timely fashion.