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Comments of M. Jones
January 27, 2016
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b. Economic Impact
The economic improvement that the ACP would bring will not be a major impact as relayed to
the public. The ACP may create a few dozen jobs for the pipe laying process, but are temporary.
The majority of the employment is already with Duke Power/Dominion Transmission on a nonlocal permanent basis. Again, a pretentious study was done by Dominion Transmission for ACP
justification. In addition, there will be no tax benefits and the easements, some possibly under
eminent domain using the necessity doctrine; will decrease property values to the point that some
may not be able to sell their properties.
c. Safety
The builders of the ACP assure that the chances of a pipeline leak and explosions are minimal.
Historically, pipelines are the safest way to transport natural gas from source to the end-users,
but when explosions do occur, they can be catastrophic. According to the United States
Department of Transportation Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (USDOT
PHMSA), from 1995 to 2014 there were 972 significant onshore transmission pipeline
incidents in the United States, causing 40 fatalities, 174 injuries ad over $1.3 Billion (USD) in
property damage1. The majority of these where smaller pipelines, however an incident or
accident dealing with a 38 inch high pressure pipeline with 1,440 pounds per square inch, gage
(psig) of natural gas would be far more serious.
Local and state emergency services are ill prepared for an incidental or accidental gas release
resulting fire or explosion from a 36-inch underground pipe delivering natural gas at 1,440 psig.
The hazardous radius would be from approximately 990 ft. to 1,435 ft. making the potential
hazardous area nearly 1,980 ft. to 2,870 ft. in diameter that is a little over 6 to 9 football
fields, not including the blast concussion.
When a large diameter high pressure natural gas pipeline operating at its rated working pressure
develops a crack or hole more than four pipe wall thicknesses in axial length the result is a
sudden full cross section pipe rupture. The escaping high pressure gas blows away the soil
overburden, forming a crater. Sometime after the pipe rupture there is a large delayed ignition
explosion followed by a steady, constant fire. This fire emits so much thermal radiation that it is
impossible to approach or extinguish the fire with conventional firefighting equipment.
Currently, the following are the five (5) Cumberland County schools that are within the
hazardous radius of the proposed ACP
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
USDOT PHMSA reporting significant incidents in onshore gas transmission for all states
https://hip.phmsa.dot.gov/analyticsSOAP/saw.dll?Portalpages
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Comments of M. Jones
January 27, 2016
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United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Methane Emission, By Source
http://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/ghgemissions/gases/ch4.html
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January 27, 2016
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for the rotten cabbage or burnt rubber odor to natural gas and used as an intermediate in the
production of fungicides, as jet fuel additives, flavoring agents, plastics, as well as in the
synthesis of methionines, and as catalysts.
The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure
to Methyl Mercaptan:
The following chronic (long-term) health effects can occur at some time after exposure to Methyl
Mercaptan and can last for months or years:
Methyl Mercaptan has not been tested for its ability to affect reproduction or cause cancer.
3. THE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE OF MILITARY OPERATIONS AND READINESS
a. Military Readiness
In January of 2012, the President and the Secretary of Defense released the new U.S. Defense
Strategic Guidance which articulated the priorities for a 21st Century Defense that sustains
U.S. global leadership. This guidance mandates the defense of the homeland where coming to
the assistance of domestic civil authorities in the event such defense fails or in case of natural
disasters, potentially in response to a very significant or even catastrophic event.
The proposed ACP possesses a potential catastrophic event where the local and state civilian
emergency agencies maybe ill equipped to handle. As stated above, the safety of the military and
civilians in the 4th largest metropolitan area in North Carolina is paramount. In the current state
of affairs, threats to the homeland may be highest when U.S. forces are engaged in conflict with
an adversary abroad.
There was no analysis done regarding how the proposed ACP impact the military affecting
defense readiness.
Comments of M. Jones
January 27, 2016
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See Exhibit 1
See Exhibit 2
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32 C.F.R. 193, 23 C.F.R. 470.107, DOD Transportation Engineering, DoD 4510.11, Defense Transportation
Regulation, DOD 4500.9-R-Part III, Appendix F and MOA between SDDC and FHWA for ERFO
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Comments of M. Jones
January 27, 2016
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This type of waste-to-energy process reduce the need for landfill space, decreasing methane
emissions from the decomposition of organic materials in the landfill, reducing the risk of
groundwater contamination for landfills, and re-uses the slag it produces in aggregates and
asphalts. The mineral material in the feedstock separates from the gaseous products, and the ash
and other inert materials melt and fall to the bottom of the gasifier as a non-leachable, glass-like
solid or other marketable material. This material can be used for many construction and building
applications.
Thank you for taking the time to read my comments regarding the proposed ACP. As you can
imagine, I am deeply concerned about the wellbeing of my relatives, neighbors, friends, and this
nation should this proposed ACP be implemented. I trust all concerned will use these comments
to gain a better understanding of the possible impacts.
Sincerely,
M. Jones
M. Jones
A concerned citizen
Enclosures:
cc:
General Robert B. Abrams, Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command
Lieutenant General Stephen J. Townsend, Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps
Ms. Jean Gibby, United States Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh
Mr. Dale Beter, United States Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington
Blue Ridge Environment Defense League (BREDL)
Cumberland County Caring Voices (C3V)
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Comments of M. Jones
January 27, 2016
EXHIBIT A
Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET): North Carolina
Installations
74
GA
HENDERSONVILLE
26
85
ASHEVILLE
40
WINSTON - SALEM
40
40
VA
85
95
ROANOKE RAPIDS
485
CHARLOTTE
85
40
74
73
401
SANFORD
24
CHADBOURN
76
95
40
40
17
74
FAYETTEVILLE
RALEIGH
DURHAM
70
13
40
30
90
120
Miles
150
60
MOREHEAD CITY
Atlantic Ocean
JACKSONVILLE
WILMINGTON
17
17
WILLIAMSTON
,
%
,
%
,
SC
, %
%
,
%
,
%
77
TN
URBAN AREAS
Other Roads
Non-Interstate STRAHNET
Interstate STRAHNET
STRAHNET
Legend
NORTH CAROLINA
_
^
NOTE:
THE PRIMARY GATE USED
FOR DEPLOYMENT HAS DIRECT
ACCESS TO STRAHNET
NC 172 W TO US 17
TO US 17
NC 172 N TO NC 24
TO SR 24
ROUTE TO STRAHNET
URBAN AREAS
Installation of Interest
Other Roads
STRAHNET Connector
Non-Interstate STRAHNET
Interstate STRAHNET
Legend
50
53
17
210
Stone
Bay
17
111
24
258
New
River
JACKSONVILLE
24
172
24
White Oak
River
6
Miles
Last Updated: June 19 2012
Atlantic Ocean
17
_
^
NOTE:
THE PRIMARY GATE USED
FOR DEPLOYMENT HAS DIRECT
ACCESS TO STRAHNET
NC 101 W TO US 70
ROUTE TO STRAHNET
URBAN AREAS
Installation of Interest
Other Roads
STRAHNET Connector
Non-Interstate STRAHNET
Interstate STRAHNET
Legend
HAVELOCK
70
101
306
3
Miles
Neuse
River
_
^
ROUTE TO STRAHNET
URBAN AREAS
Installation of Interest
Other Roads
STRAHNET Connector
Non-Interstate STRAHNET
Interstate STRAHNET
Legend
74
211
95
FAYETTEVILLE
OWEN DR
LUMBERTON
295
87
76
74
211
41
20
Cape Fear
River
701
CLINTON
30
Miles
10
242
24
401
24
SOUTHERN PINES
40
_
^
ROUTE TO STRAHNET
URBAN AREAS
Installation of Interest
Other Roads
STRAHNET Connector
Non-Interstate STRAHNET
Interstate STRAHNET
Legend
117
17
GOLDSBORO
111
3
Miles
70
13
13
WESTBROOK RD
SLOCOMB ST
ARRINGTON BRIDGE RD
70
581
70
_
^
ROUTE TO PORT
URBAN AREAS
OTHER INSTALLATIONS
INSTALLATION OF INTEREST
Other Roads
STRAHNET Connector
Non-Interstate STRAHNET
Interstate STRAHNET
Legend
70
MOREHEAD CITY
Newport River
0.25
0.5
0.75
Miles
Last Updated: June 26 2012
Radio Island Rd
70
_
^
US 17 TO NC 132,
NC 132 S TO SHIPYARD BLVD,
SHIPYARD BLVD W TO THE
PORT OF WILMINGTON
FROM US 17 EAST
FROM US 17 WEST
US 17 TO S FRONT ST,
S FRONT ST S TO US 421,
US 421 S TO SHIPYARD BLVD,
SHIPYARD BLVD W TO THE
PORT OF WILMINGTON
ROUTE TO PORT
URBAN AREAS
Installation of Interest
Other Roads
STRAHNET Connector
Non-Interstate STRAHNET
Interstate STRAHNET
Legend
PORT OF WILMINGTON, NC
133
17
76
Cape Fear
River
421
76
76
421
132
3
Miles
17
SHIPYARD BLVD
74
WILMINGTON
S FRONT ST
117
_
^
ROUTE TO PORT
URBAN AREAS
Installation of Interest
Other Roads
STRAHNET Connector
Non-Interstate STRAHNET
Interstate STRAHNET
Legend
MOTSU, NC
87
SUNNY POINT RD
211
17
117
Capr Fear
River
6
Miles
Atlantic
Ocean
133
17
WILMINGTON
NORTH CAROLINA
US 74 (western)
NC 24 (western)
NC 24 (eastern)
US 74 (eastern)
US 76
US 401
NC 132
US 70
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
Take US 17 from South Carolina / North Carolina border to US 76 in
Wilmington.
Then take US 76 to Military Cutoff
Then take Military Cutoff to US 17 near Wilmington.
Then take US 17 to US 13 near Williamstown.
Then take US 13 to Virginia / North Carolina border.
From US 76 in Wilmington to I-40
From I-40 near Raleigh to Morehead City.
92
38
191
16
50
107
5
139
Fort Bragg,
Pope Air Force Base
MCB Camp Lejeune
MCB Camp Lejeune
None
None
Port of Wilmington
MCAS Cherry Point,
Port of Morehead City
None
INSTALLATIONS ALONG
THE CORRIDOR
Port of Wilmington,
597th Transportation Group
(Southport),
MCB Camp Lejeune
APPROX.
MILEAGE
259
Comments of M. Jones
January 27, 2016
EXHIBIT B
Strategic Rail Corridor Network (STRACNET)
MYRTLE BEACH
Proposed
Atlantic Coast Pipeline
(ACP)
Civil Rail Network Source: Federal Ra"I
t roa d Administration
~STRACNET
~ft:.,_..,., Connector
~Other Railroad
:\:Railroad Ferry
Document Content(s)
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