20140957 Ver 2_Emailed - PN Comments Support For The ACP_20170719 (149)

Strickland, Bev
From:Richard Parker <[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday, July 19, 2017 4:58 PM
To:SVC_DENR.publiccomments
Subject:Support For The Atlanta Coast Pipeline
Dear North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: I am writing to voice my strong support for the
Atlanta Coast Pipeline (ACP) project and to respectfully urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to
approve the pipeline route.____This pipeline will create 17,000 new jobs, $277 million in annual energy cost
savings, and $28 million in local new tax revenue. This on top of the safe and reliable energy this will bring to
states along the east coast, including North Carolina.____The pipeline also provides efficient means to transport
energy resources. Throughout this lengthy process, the FERC and other agencies have been carefully analyzing
potential impacts to the land, air and water quality, wildlife and other resources to ensure the project has
adopted all necessary measures to protect the environment.____North Carolinians all rely on energy-and we
benefit when energy is affordable. Energy development and infrastructure helps keep energy affordable.
However, we must expand our energy infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing economy and
population.__It is in the interests of North Carolina-and our entire nation- to advance our energy security
whenever possible. The ACP project will help move our nation a step closer to energy independence. With the
ACP in place, we will have a safe, well-researched energy option that can decrease our dependence on often
hostile foreign nations.____I very much appreciate your consideration of my views. Thank you. Sincerely,
Richard Parker 56260 Highway 404 White Castle, LA 70788-4316
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