20140957 Ver 2_Public Notice Comments_20170814 (19)

Strickland, Bev
From:Bob Cook <[e-mail]>
Sent:Monday, August 14, 2017 3:51 PM
To:SVC_DENR.publiccomments
Subject:ACP

To whom it may concern:

I am writing to state my support for this project. As a North Carolinian I support the pipeline because it is safe,
promotes energy independence and will provide badly needed jobs for the eastern North Carolina.

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is a crucial and safe infrastructure project for North Carolina. We need the
pipelinebecause our growing state will need additional supplies of natural gas to meet the growing energy needs
of consumers. The gas transported will be used to generate cleaner electricity to heat homes and create jobs in
the communities crossed by the pipeline’s route.

The pipeline is also a safer means of transporting natural gas as compared to highway, rail, and water. Stream
and wetland crossing techniques and pipeline construction methods meet state and federal requirements
designed to protect water quality.This project has had nearly three years of review and input by numerous
federal, state and local bodies. FERC and other agencies have carefully analyzed the project for potential
environmental impacts. The experts say this pipeline is safe. I trust the experts.

Finally, I would never support something that I felt was remotely unsafe and/or harmful to my family. I have
heard from all sides the past three years during multiple public forums. I have come to the conclusion that this
project is not only crucial for our energy needs but, more importantly, safe for me, my family and the
community. It is now time to move forward with this project.

Thank you,

Robert Cook
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