robert-manka Comments

200608075269 Received FERC OSEC 08/07/2006 08:23:00 PM Docket# P- 2503 -091
Comments on FERC Docket Number P- 2503 -091
I personally support the FOLKS position of leaving the 63 acre Warpath
Landing Access Area in its current native state. Unfortunately, the proposed
development has been approved by FERC without any airing of critical
issues such as the financial viability of the project, and where the ultimate
responsibility rests if it fails. These issues need to be aired to guard against
inadequate project planning and the resulting impact on its success or
failure, and to quantify the costs and benefits to taxpayers. Unanticipated
adverse effects could be exposed and headed off, saving FERC and Duke
Energy from harsh public criticism for mismanagement of their
responsibilities.
I request that FERC either withdraw its approval, or amend it to add
conditions requiring the developer to submit comprehensive projections of
all capital costs, operating costs, and revenues from all sources -- and to
require formal project acceptance by both Duke Power and local government
based on new public hearings. Such a submission and approval process
would clearly lessen the risk of unrealistic expectations and avoidable
mistakes and would place responsibility for the project planning and
outcome locally, where it belongs.
Robert G Manka
21 Skipper Ln.
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 944 -0216
Warpath2RGM.doc
8/7/06

200608075269 Received FERC OSEC 08/07/2006 08:23:00 PM Docket# P- 2503 -091
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