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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMVPCorrespondenceMVP SOUTHGATE November 28, 2018 Ms. Karen Higgins NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1611 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700 1 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 833-MV-SOUTH I mail@mvpsouthgate.com www.m vpsouthgate.com kill @ 110 �Vjll 2 nFr. d 3 2018 Mountain 833- Energy ©rive Canonsburg, ga 15317 e.com T 833-MV-SOUTH I mail@mvpsouthgate.com Valley www.mvpsouthgate.com PIPELINE uc November21, 2018 SUBJECT: MVP Southgate: Docket Number CP19-14-000 Dear Stakeholder, As a valued stakeholder and community member, this letter is to inform you that on November 6, 2018, Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, filed a formal application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting authorization to construct an interstate natural gas pipeline and related facilities, Known as the MVP Southgate project. Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, will construct and own the proposed MVP Southgate. EQM Midstream Partners will operate the pipeline and own the largest interest in the joint venture. As an interstate transmission pipeline, the MVP Southgate will be subject to regulation by the FERC. The proposed MVP Southgate project includes: Construction and operation of approximately 73 miles of 24- and 16-inch diameter pipeline and related facilities One proposed compressor station, generating approximately 28,915 nominal horsepower of compression, with an identified location in Pittsylvania County, Virginia Commencing in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, the proposed pipeline will extend from the Mountain Valley Pipeline, traverse south and west into Rockingham County, North Carolina, and continue south and east into Alamance County, where it will end at an existing interconnect facility used by PSNC Energy. As proposed, the MVP Southgate is a new pipeline designed to transport natural gas from the prolific Appalachian Basin region to growing markets in southern Virginia and central North Carolina. The purpose of the project is to provide timely, cost-effective, clean -burning natural gas access to meet the growing demand for use by residential and commercial customers of PSNC Energy, a local distribution company, while contributing positive economic benefits and helping to secure America's energy independence. The MVP Southgate project team made nearly 200 route adjustments in order to mitigate concerns that were raised during the pre -filing process. The preferred route identified in the application encompasses these various revisions, which include the protection of streams, wetlands, and cultural resources, as well as the avoidance or modification of the route in several sensitive areas. Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, proposes to begin construction activities in the first quarter of 2020, with full in-service commencing in the fourth quarter of 2020. Construction dates, however, are subject to change depending on a variety of factors, including receipt of the FERC Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Landowners may be contacted by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to request a pipeline easement and/or other land rights necessary for construction. Every effort will be made to reach a negotiated settlement for the required easements. Compensation for easements is based on current fair market value for the property. Landowners will also be reimbursed fairly for crop loss and any other damages to their property that may occur. Mountain Valley's goal is to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement that considers the needs of the landowner and the project. If an agreement cannot be reached, and upon a finding that the project is needed to serve the public and a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity is issued, section 7(h) of the Natural Gas Act authorizes Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to secure the necessary rights through eminent domain. If the use of eminent domain is necessary, a court will determine compensation that may be different than the amount offered by Mountain Valley. Subsequent to the filing of a complaint or petition in state or federal court, the court will determine the process as to how it will determine compensation. As a landowner or interested stakeholder, it is important that you have access to information regarding the FERC review process and the proposed project. Enclosed with this letter are: • An overview of the MVP Southgate project • The FERC "Notice of Application" for the MVP Southgate project • FERC pamphlet entitled An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need To Know? • A copy of information from the FERC website entitled How to Intervene • A map illustrating the proposed route and general location of the project All public filings to the FERC related to the MVP Southgate project can be accessed online at www.mvasouthgate.com. The full application, as filed with the FERC, is available for viewing at the FERC website, www.ferc.gov. Additionally, a complete copy of the application, as filed with the FERC, has been made available for viewing at the following locations: May Memorial Library 342 S. Spring Street Burlington, NC 27215 Reidsville Public Library 204 W Morehead Street Reidsville, NC 27320 Eden Public Library 598 S. Pierce St. Eden, NC 27188 Pittsylvania County Public Library 24 Military Drive Chatham, VA 24531 The FERC has assigned docket number CP19-14-000 to the MVP Southgate project, and this docket number should be referenced in all project -related communications to Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, or the FERC. individual requests to intervene in this project are due by December 10, 2018. Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, is dedicated to the safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious construction of the MVP Southgate pipeline. We want community members to understand the natural gas transportation process and feel confident in knowing that we are committed to the safety of our communities —from the construction phase to the 24/7 monitoring of in-service operations. Please contact us with any questions or comments by calling 1 -833-MV-SOUTH, or emailing mailamvpsouthaate.com, and visit our website at www.mvpsouthgate.com. Sincerely, '4�r Kevin Wagner Regional Land Director MVP Southgate Project Mountain Valley PIPELINE uc Project Overview As proposed, the MVP Southgate project is a natural gas pipeline system that spans approximately 73 miles from southern Virginia to central North Carolina — and as an interstate pipeline will be regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, will construct and own the proposed MVP Southgate. EQM Midstream Partners will operate the pipeline and own the largest interest in the joint venture. MVP Southgate will tie into the Mountain Valley Pipeline near Chatham, Virginia, and transport supplies of Marcellus and Utica natural gas to delivery points in Rockingham and Alamance counties in North Carolina for distribution to PSNC Energy's residential and commercial customers. The project is proposed to terminate at an existing interconnect facility in Alamance County. As stated in the formal application, Mountain Valley has secured a firm commitment from PSNC Energy for 300,000 dekatherms (300 million cubic feet) per day and continues to engage in discussion with other potential customers. The project's proposed route passes through a portion of the Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill, which is one of the largest business parks on the East Coast. As an open -access pipeline, the proposed pipeline also may provide additional access to other new and existing end users in proximity to the route. The pipeline will be governed by the federal Natural Gas Act, which requires a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity from the FERC before construction can commence. As currently planned, the pipeline will be 24 inches in diameter for the first 31 miles, and 16 inches in diameter for the remaining 42 miles. The project will require approximately 50 feet of permanent easement, with up to an additional 50 feet of temporary easement during construction (for a total of up to 100 feet during construction). As proposed, the project will require one compressor station, with a proposed location on land owned by Mountain Valley near Chatham, Virginia. Project Timeline On April 11, 2018, Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, announced the MVP Southgate project. In May 2018, Mountain Valley requested — and received — permission to enter the FERC's pre -filing process. Through the next six months, the MVP Southgate project team engaged stakeholders; participated in extensive outreach efforts; performed important fieldwork; and conducted detailed engineering and construction analyses. On Nov. 6, 2018, Mountain Valley filed a formal application with the FERC for approval to construct, own, and operate the MVP Southgate. The application requesting the FERC Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity was received and the MVP Southgate project was issued Docket Number CP19-14. The regulatory process allows for robust public participation, and the MVP Southgate team is eager to work with all stakeholders to inform development of the proposed project. Pending approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, construction is targeted to start in the first quarter of 2020. The project is targeted for completion and an in-service date in the fourth quarter of 2020. Designing the Route Engineering aspects have included surveying and evaluating various routes to help determine a proposed route with the least overall impact to landowners, cultural November 2018 and historic resources, and the environment. During the pre -filing review, which began in May 2018, the MVP Southgate team started to conduct environmental surveys hosted open houses, and participated in FERC scoping meetings, as part of a comprehensive effort to encourage open discussion with community members, landowners, tribes and public agencies. The proposed MVP Southgate route has been carefully designed to utilize existing gas and electric transmission corridors where possible, resulting in a proposed route that is 54 percent co -located with those existing corridors. The proposed route also has been designed to avoid sensitive or protected areas where feasible, limit surface disturbance, address environmental justice concerns and minimize the overall environmental footprint. As part of the MVP Southgate project team's commitment to communities, the project team considered a wide range of alternatives and variations to the proposed route, and made 191 route adjustments in response to feedback collected during the pre -filing process. These adjustments are reflected in the current route, as proposed in the Nov. 6, 2018 filing. Counties along the proposed MVP Southgate route include: Virginia: Pittsylvania North Carolina: Rockingham, Alamance Health, Safety, and Enviroment The MVP Southgate project team respects the concerns and opinions of community members; we value each landowner's property; and we value the safety of our employees, contractors, and every person that lives in these communities. We want to work with everyone in the communities along the proposed route to make sure we're building this pipeline safely and responsibly, and that we're doing so in a way that has minimal impacts on their land and their daily lives while providing the affordable, clean -burning fuel needed to heat homes and fuel commercial operations. According to the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Department of Transportation, natural gas pipelines have the best safety record of any energy delivery system in the United States. More than 20,000 miles of natural gas pipeline currently operate in Virginia, and more than 30,000 miles operate in North Carolina, according to the American Gas Association. Mountain Valley takes tremendous precautions to ensure the long-term safety of our pipelines — and once the pipeline is completed and in operation, we will utilize sophisticated technology to monitor the pipeline, in real time, 24-hours-a-day and 7-days-a-week. Mountain Valley believes safety is Priority No. 1. We have a steadfast commitment to environmental protection and will conduct our business operations in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner at all times. Economic Benefits for Our Communities The proposed MVP Southgate is designed to carry short- term economic benefits associated with construction activity, and long-term economic benefits associated with the increased supply of an affordable, cleaner - burning fuel that is preferred by many employers. As a result, the project has earned the support of the Virginia and North Carolina chambers of commerce, the North Carolina Economic Development Association and other organizations. Direct Spending: With an estimated capital expense of $468 million, the MVP Southgate project team anticipates spending $68 million directly in Virginia, and $113 million directly in North Carolina Labor & Employment: During peak employment, the MVP Southgate project team is expected to support 570 jobs in Virginia and 1,130jobs in North Carolina, including direct, indirect and induced jobs Tax Revenues: A significant source of state and local tax revenues will be generated during the construction phase, with approximately $4.1 million generated in Virginia, and $6.3 million generated in North Carolina Ad Valorem Taxes. Once the MVP Southgate project is operational, localities along the route will continue to receive tax revenues — generating an estimated $1.2 million in Virginia, and $3.4 million in North Carolina November 2018 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (November 19, 2018) Docket No. CP19-14-000 PF 18-4-000 Take notice that on November 6, 2018, Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley), 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 2000, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222, filed in Docket No. CP19-14-000 an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Parts 157 and 284 of the Commission's regulations for authorization to construct, own and operate its Southgate Project located in Virginia and North Carolina. Specifically, Mountain Valley proposes to construct: (i) approximately 73 miles of new 24-inch and 16-inch-diameter pipeline, (ii) the 28,915 horsepower Lambert Compressor Station in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and (iii) associated valves, piping, pig launching and receiving facilities, and appurtenant facilities. The proposed Southgate Project facilities commence near the City of Chatham, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and terminate at a delivery point with Public Service Company of North Carolina, Inc. (PSNC) near the City of Graham in Alamance County, North Carolina. The Project is designed to create 375,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d). Mountain Valley estimates the cost of the Southgate Project to be $468,459,509. Mountain Valley requests a separate rate zone and initial recourse rates for the Southgate Project facilities, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Commission staff has determined that this project qualifies as a Major Infrastructure Project pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding Implementing One Federal Decision Under Executive Order 13807 (MOU) signed on April 10, 2018. Major Infrastructure Projects are defined as projects for which multiple authorizations by Federal agencies will be required and the lead Federal agency has determined that it will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. The filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's website web at http://www.ferc.pov using the "eLibrary" link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupporte,ferc.gov or call toll -free, (886) 208-3676 or TYY, (202) 502-8659. Docket No. CP19-14-000 PF 18-4-000 - 2 - Any questions regarding this application should be directed to William Lavarco, NextEra Energy, Inc., 801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 220, Washington, DC 20004, by telephone at (202) 347-7127, or by email at William.Lavarco&nee.com. On May 15, 2018, the Commission staff granted Mountain Valley's request to utilize the Pre -Filing Process and assigned Docket No. PF 184-000 to staff activities involved in tlie Southgate Project. Now, as of the filing of the November 6, 2018 application, the Pre -Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, this proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP 19-14-000, as noted in the caption of this Notice. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules (IS CFR 157.9), within 90 days of this Notice, the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental impact statement (EIS) and place it into the Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff s issuance of the final EIS for this proposal. The filing of the final EIS in the Commission's public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staffs FEIS. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 3 copies of filings made with the Commission and must provide a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that Docket No. CP 19-14-000 PF 18-4-000 -3- persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list and will be notified of any meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. As of the February 27, 2018 date of the Commission's order in Docket No. CP16- 4-001, the Commission will apply its revised practice concerning out -of -time motions to intervene in any new Natural Gas Act section 3 or section 7 proceeding.' Persons desiring to become a party to a certificate proceeding are to intervene in a timely manner. If seeking to intervene out -of -time, the movant is required to "show good cause why the time limitation should be waived," and should provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule 214(d)(1) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations.2 The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the "eFiling" link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 3 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. Comment Date: 5:00 pm Eastern Time on December 10, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. ` Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L. C., 162 FERC 161,167 at ¶50 (2018). 2 18 CFR 385.214(d)(1). FERC FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Intervene Motions to Intervene Individuals have the option to intervene in Commission proceedings. Intervenors becomes participants in a proceeding and have the right to request rehearing of Commission orders and seek relief of final agency actions in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal. All motions to intervene should be submitted to the Commission pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 385.214 The Commission expects parties to intervene in a timely manner based on the reasonably foreseeable issues arising from the applicant's filing and the Commission's notice of filing. Motions to intervene must be served on the applicant. Any subsequent submissions by an intervenor must be served on the applicant and all other parties to the proceeding. Contact information for parties can be downloaded from the service list at the eService link on FERC Online. Service can be via email with a link to the document. Intervention is not applicable in two instances: • Intervention is not permitted during Pre -Filing Activity (PF and PT Dockets) because there is no application officially before the Commission. Comments may be filed during the Pre -Filing phase. • Intervention is not necessary for persons submitting comments in a rulemaking, administrative, or policy proceeding (RM, AD, and PL Dockets). Commenters in these dockets are considered parties with the same rights as intervenors in application- related dockets. There are no service requirements for comments filed in RM, AD, or PL dockets. Motion to Intervene Out of Time A key purpose of the intervention deadline is to determine, early on, who the interested parties are and what information and arguments they can bring to bear. Interested parties are not entitled to hold back awaiting the outcome of the proceeding, or to intervene when events take a turn not to their liking. The Commission's regulations dealing with motions for late intervention state that, in acting on such a motion, the decisional authority may consider: • Whether the movants had good cause for not filing timely; • Any disruption of the proceeding that might result from permitting intervention; • Whether the movant's interest is adequately represented by other parties; and Whether any prejudice to, or additional burden on, existing parties might result from permitting intervention. Late intervention at the early stages of a proceeding generally does not disrupt the proceeding or prejudice the interest of any party. The Commission is therefore more liberal in granting late intervention at the early stages of a proceeding. A petitioner for late intervention, however, bears a higher burden to show good cause for late intervention after the issuance of a final order in a proceeding and generally it is Commission policy to deny late intervention at the rehearing stage, even when the movant claims that the decision established a broad policy of general application. CONTACT FERC Online Support Email: ferconhnesupp©rt@ferc.gcQv QUICK LINKS FAQs: Active Participation/Intervention in FERC Cases 18 C.F.R. 385.214 EQ How to file for intervener status The Commission encourages electronic submission of motions to intervene via the eFiling link on the Commission's website. There are document attachment and document -less options for both timely and out -of -time motions to intervene. All contacts that are to be added to the Service List for the applicable docket must have a validated eRegistration account and their email addresses must be added online in order for their contact information to appear on the service list. The contact's email address will be included as part of the service list information to facilitate electronic service by parties and the Commission. Persons unable to file electronically should send an original and three copies of the motion to intervene by overnight services to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Nathaniel 1. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20426 Receipt of mail sent via the US Postal Service may be subject to irradiation and significant delays. Updated: July 9, 2014 Roanoke eeAl8dft A avista H. North Sho Mal r Rocky M4Sli Z n S r oan It. 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As part of our effort to maintain communication with stakeholders, we plan to issue this newsletter approximately 3-4 times per year. The newsletter will provide an update on where we are in the regulatory process, what stakeholders should expect in terms of next steps, and other relevant information on our project and t� Po JAN 0 3 2019 On November 6, 2018, the MVP Southgate project team filed an official application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Through the certificate application filing, the FERC is being asked to certify the public convenience and necessity of the MVP Southgate project. The commission, together with cooperating agencies, will conduct a detailed review and evaluation of a broad number of subjects, including public safety; water resources; air quality; wildlife, soils, and vegetation; protected species; cultural and historic resources; sound levels; alternatives; and economic benefits. The certificate application is a collection of information gathered before and during the FERC pre -filing process. This comprehensive set of documentation includes extensive research from environmental, geological, and economic studies conducted by the MVP Southgate project team and outside experts, as well as intelligence gathered during discussions with landowners along the route, local elected officials and others. As part of the application, the MVP Southgate project team filed updated Resource Reports and a proposed route map that incorporated input from agencies, landowners and other stakeholders, as well as information from surveys and engineering analysis, gathered during the pre -filing process. These documents are available at mvpsouthgate.com. With the application filed, what's next? Now that the MVP Southgate team has filed its formal application, the project must undergo a lengthy and extensive regulatory review process before construction can begin. Meanwhile, TRC Engineers Inc. will continue to perform survey activities in order to inform the project's design and permitting. The FERC will review the project's submitted application and will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DE15), which we anticipate being issued in the spring of 2019. After the DEIS is issued, the FERC will hold public comment meetings on the statement, after which they will assess the comments and begin drafting a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The current project schedule is targeting fall of 2019 for issuance of the FEIS. After additional review of the FEIS, the FERC makes a decision whether the MVP Southgate project can proceed with construction by issuing an order and granting certification. The project is targeted for construction to begin in the first quarter of 2020, with a completion date targeted for the fourth quarter of 2020. Tell me more about recent changes to the project... The MVP Southgate project's formal application removed one compressor station that had previously been planned for Rockingham County, North Carolina, and modified the diameter of the pipe. As currently proposed, the pipeline will require one compressor station on land owned by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, near the project's starting point in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The project will include 24-inch diameter steel pipe for approximately the first 31 miles into Rockingham County, and 16-inch diameter steel pipe for approximately the remaining 42 miles to the project's termination point in Alamance County. The MVP Southgate project team considered a wide range of alternatives and variations to the proposed route, and made 191 route adjustments in response to feedback collected during the pre -filing process. The proposed route identified in the application encompasses these various revisions, which include the protection of streams, wetlands, and cultural resources, as well as the avoidance of, or minimization of impacts to, several sensitive areas. This includes the reduction in the temporary right-of-way width from 100 feet to 75 feet at wetland and waterbody crossings, and a proposal to cross Cascade Creek, Wolf Island Creek, and Deep Creek via conventional bore based on recommendations from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Safety tips for winter travel Safety is a top priority for the MVP Southgate team, and as winter sets in, we want to help keep our communities safe as they prepare for seasonal travel. Road trips during the holidays and routine daily commutes can become hazardous when the temperatures turn colder and the snow begins to fly. Checking the forecast before heading out on the road can be vital to ensuring safe travels; make sure to observe current conditions and anticipate quick changes in the weather. Our commitment to safe, responsible construction and operation Pipelines are recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation as the safest means to move natural gas. In fact, few may realize that more than 20,000 miles of natural gas pipeline currently operate in Virginia, and more than 30,000 miles of natural gas pipeline currently operate in North Carolina. These pipelines pass through rural, suburban and urban areas in these states. The MVP Southgate project will connect with existing pipeline systems in Rockingham and Alamance counties in North Carolina. The project team takes its environmental and public safety responsibilities very seriously and is dedicated to meeting or exceeding state and federal requirements. During construction at many smaller waterbodies along the route, we anticipate using the same type of crossing method commonly used in construction of sewer and drinking water lines. At other, larger waterbodies, including the Dan River, we anticipate using horizontal directional drilling, a labor - and time -intensive process that involves drilling beneath the riverbed, thereby avoiding any direct impact to the waterbody. This involves the use of lubricating mud and additives that meet the same standards and specifications of additives used to drill drinking water wells. Safety check your car before leaving Always perform a quick safety check on your car before leaving your driveway. Examine tire pressure, test the brakes, and make sure the heater is working properly. If snow has fallen, make sure to brush the snow off your car and defrost your windows before driving to ensure maximum visibility. A project designed to meet public need for clean, affordable natural gas The MVP Southgate project's primary objective is to serve customers of PSNC Energy, a local distribution company in North Carolina. The company, which recently opted not to have an affiliate ownership stake in the project, is the anchor shipper on the proposed pipeline. The project is designed to strengthen the reliability of natural gas service in central North Carolina. Additionally, other markets along the project area will have the ability to access the MVP Southgate project, which in turn could attract manufacturing opportunities to the area. Having a safe, reliable source of natural gas is important to secure industry growth and stimulate job creation and spending throughout the region. "Over the past decade, PSNC Energy has added more than 100,000 new natural gas customers," said Rusty Harris, president and chief operating officer of PSNC Energy. "We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of service to the homes and businesses that rely on natural gas for heating, cooking and other uses, and the MVP Southgate project offers the most efficient and cost-effective way to enhance reliability and provide the diversity of supply needed to meet our customers' needs." WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING... During the past six months, there has been a lot of talk about the MVP Southgate project in Virginia and North Carolina. Many landowners, community members, and elected officials have expressed both concerns and support for the pipeline through personal meetings, phone calls, emails, and letters to the editor in various publications. In the natural gas industry, the negative stories are often the ones we hear the most, while the positive stories fall by the wayside. The proposed pipeline will bring economic benefits to Virginia and North Carolina, and to communities located along the route. Here are some comments from supporters of the project that you may not have heard: "The NC Chamber supports the MVP Southgate project because it will improve access to affordable natural gas and help strengthen North Carolina's reputation as a leading place in the world to do business. Many employers rely on natural gas to fuel their operations and the construction of the MVP Southgate project will bolster efforts to attract and retain businesses in North Carolina." — Gary Salamido, chief operating officer and acting president of the NC Chamber "The proposed MVP Southgate pipeline would increase the region's supply of affordable, reliable and domestic natural gas and provide the fuel needed to meet North Carolinians' current and future energy demands." — Mark Pope, president of the North Carolina Economic Development Association "Time and again we hear from manufacturers and other large companies that the availability of natural gas is a critical component in the site selection process. The Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill is the commonwealth's biggest business park, and the MVP Southgate project's proximity to that site offers tremendous long-term economic development opportunities. The Virginia Chamber fully supports the project and the potential benefits its construction and operation could bring." — Barry Du Val, president of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce "The MVP Southgate project is important to the region and to the commonwealth. 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