The Fight Continues: Fourth Circuit Rules on Survey Access
August 2026
On August 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the preliminary injunction allowing PSEG to enter private property to conduct surveys before the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has decided whether the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) should be approved.
While we are disappointed by this decision, it is important to understand what it does—and does not—mean.
The ruling addresses survey access only. It does not approve the MPRP, authorize construction, or grant PSEG the authority to take private property for the project. Those decisions remain before the Maryland PSC, where the MPRP application continues to undergo review.
Stop MPRP is assisting the landowners named in the litigation as they review the Fourth Circuit's decision with legal counsel and determine their next steps. At the same time, we remain fully engaged in the Maryland PSC proceedings, advocating for landowners, promoting responsible alternatives, and ensuring that the voices of affected communities are heard.
We appreciate your continued support and patience as we rebuild our website. Additional updates, resources, and opportunities to get involved will be available soon.
Thank you for standing with us.
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Learn About The MPRP and How You Can Help
What is the MPRP?
The MPRP is a 67-mile high-voltage transmission line that will cut a new path through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick Counties and destroy 1,200+ acres. Learn more.
About Stop MPRP, Inc.
Our mission is clear: to protect and preserve Maryland’s unique landscapes and private properties by actively opposing the installation of high-voltage power lines on privately owned land. Learn more.
Support the Fight
Learn more ways you can help.
Prepare for the MD Public Service Commission (PSC) Process
You don’t have to be an intervenor to speak—anyone can share comments at the upcoming PSC hearings. A short, two-minute statement can make a big impact. Hearings will be held in each affected county (dates TBD), so now’s the time to start thinking about what you want to say. Your voice matters.
Start preparing.Learn more.
Landowner Resources
If you own property along the proposed route of the MPRP, this is your go-to page updates, next steps, and ways to protect your land and rights.
We’re here to help you stay informed and take action.
Lawsuits Against Landowners
In April and July 2025, PSEG Renewable Transmission LLC filed two federal lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against more than 200 Maryland landowners, farmers, and community institutions. Learn more.
These lawsuits threaten property rights across the Nation.