Sample Letters & Text
Letter Packets to Assemblyman, Senators and Congressional Reps:
The 6 letters below can be printed as is, or personalized
(Addressed to MacArthur, Thompson, Menendez, Dancer, Clifton and Booker)
All Six Letters in WORD (editable) or PDF (not editable)
The 6 letters below can be printed as is, or personalized
(Addressed to MacArthur, Thompson, Menendez, Dancer, Clifton and Booker)
All Six Letters in WORD (editable) or PDF (not editable)
all6letters.docx |
all6letters.pdf |
Sample Letter/Email to Freeholders
freeholdersampleletter1115.docx |
Sample Letter to Editor
lettertoeditorsample.docx |
Easy Online Templates to BPU & Chesterfield Twp/Burl Co. Freeholders
Easy Letter Templates have been created by Food and Water Watch to STOP the Pipeline: http://bit.ly/1SOv1B4 . The templates are easy to fill in online and are directly connected to the BPU's email address for submitting comments. Once you submit via the online form, you also have an opportunity to print and send via mail (it formats everything for you). Letters were also created to Stop the Compressor Station/Stop the Pipeline: http://bit.ly/1GVOf6x. This letter emails the Chesterfield Township Officials directly and the Burlington County Freeholders are copied. This letter gives you the opportunity to print and send via mail as well.
Sample Letters to BPU
(Pipeline)
NOTE: The period to comment to the BPU has officially ended. Letters may be sent but may or may not be considered.
(Pipeline)
NOTE: The period to comment to the BPU has officially ended. Letters may be sent but may or may not be considered.
srl_letter_richard_mroz_bpu_president_1.docx |
srl_letter_asbury_bpu_secretary_2.docx |
Sample Letters to FERC
(Compression Station)
NOTE: The period to Intervene and comment to FERC has officially ended. Letters may be sent but may or may not be considered.
FERC text for Intervening (NOTE: Period to Intervene has ended)
"I reside in Chesterfield township and will beimpacted by the Garden State Expansion Project to construct a compression station on Route 528 in our Township. I have a number of concerns related to the compression station including noise and reports of related illnesses due to air pollution."
You can add as little or as much as you like. If you you’re a directly impacted landowner or within close proximity, you should say so. If you have other concerns you want made known in your declaration add them as well.
When writing to agencies about the compressor station, include:
Docket# No. CP15-89 (GARDEN STATE EXPANSION PROJECT
Sample Letter to Comment on Ferc's Environmental Assessment
(Compression Station)
NOTE: The period to Intervene and comment to FERC has officially ended. Letters may be sent but may or may not be considered.
FERC text for Intervening (NOTE: Period to Intervene has ended)
"I reside in Chesterfield township and will beimpacted by the Garden State Expansion Project to construct a compression station on Route 528 in our Township. I have a number of concerns related to the compression station including noise and reports of related illnesses due to air pollution."
You can add as little or as much as you like. If you you’re a directly impacted landowner or within close proximity, you should say so. If you have other concerns you want made known in your declaration add them as well.
When writing to agencies about the compressor station, include:
Docket# No. CP15-89 (GARDEN STATE EXPANSION PROJECT
Sample Letter to Comment on Ferc's Environmental Assessment
environmentalassessmentresponse1115b.docx |
Sample Letters to Political Contacts (About Proposed Future Pipeline Laws)
When writing to agencies about the pipeline, include:
RE: In the Matter of the Petition of New Jersey Natural Gas Company for Approval and Authorization to Construct and Operate the Southern Reliability Link Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 14:7-1.4, Docket No. GE15040402.;
In the Matter of the Petition of New Jersey Natural Gas Company for a Determination Concerning Southern Reliability Link Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-19 and N.J.S.A. 48:9-25.4”, Docket No. GO15040403
When writing to political contacts, include:
Sample Letter Text:
As a resident of Chesterfield Township, I am writing to express my strong opposition of the route proposed for the New Jersey Natural Gas Southern Reliability Link. I am very concerned about the route of this high pressure natural gas pipeline, as well as the compressor station.
The proposed route of this pipeline is running within 100 feet (OR LESS) of several homes, businesses, churches, municipal services (police department, emergency squad and fire department), public parks, historical structures that are over 200 years old, a golf course, and one known private school. Any type of explosion or leak would have devastating consequences.
Additionally, the extensive installation process will cause road closures and detours up to 6.45 miles in length onto roads that are not designed to accommodate the 6300+ vehicles that use County Route 528 and 664 daily. Many of these roads have substandard geometry and may also have weight restrictions in place. The volume of traffic directed to narrow and winding local roads will lead to more accidents endangering the lives of both motorists and pedestrians. This proposed route will have significant negative repercussions on emergency vehicle access, school bus routes, and evacuation routes.
It has been brought to my attention that New Jersey Natural Gas was cited by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for at least seventy-eight (78) separate violations in the past year, which makes me even more concerned.
This pipeline does not benefit any of the local residents, yet the residents are forced to absorb the adverse environmental and economic impacts, not to mention the safety risks during the construction phase and the dangers these pipelines present in the event of leaks and explosions. I strongly believe that New Jersey Natural Gas should not approve this pipeline.
When writing to agencies about the pipeline, include:
RE: In the Matter of the Petition of New Jersey Natural Gas Company for Approval and Authorization to Construct and Operate the Southern Reliability Link Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 14:7-1.4, Docket No. GE15040402.;
In the Matter of the Petition of New Jersey Natural Gas Company for a Determination Concerning Southern Reliability Link Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-19 and N.J.S.A. 48:9-25.4”, Docket No. GO15040403
When writing to political contacts, include:
- A4455 Requires certain gas companies to use existing right-of-way (JCP&L) when constructing new transmission lines where practicable and to seek consent of municipalities prior to initiating certain projects. (ATU)
- A4501 Requires BPU to allow public comment at public meetings; establishes requirements for public meetings concerning installation of natural gas conductors and related facilities. (ATU)
- A4503 Prohibits the placement of certain intrastate natural gas pipelines within 100 feet of buildings. (ATU)
Sample Letter Text:
As a resident of Chesterfield Township, I am writing to express my strong opposition of the route proposed for the New Jersey Natural Gas Southern Reliability Link. I am very concerned about the route of this high pressure natural gas pipeline, as well as the compressor station.
The proposed route of this pipeline is running within 100 feet (OR LESS) of several homes, businesses, churches, municipal services (police department, emergency squad and fire department), public parks, historical structures that are over 200 years old, a golf course, and one known private school. Any type of explosion or leak would have devastating consequences.
Additionally, the extensive installation process will cause road closures and detours up to 6.45 miles in length onto roads that are not designed to accommodate the 6300+ vehicles that use County Route 528 and 664 daily. Many of these roads have substandard geometry and may also have weight restrictions in place. The volume of traffic directed to narrow and winding local roads will lead to more accidents endangering the lives of both motorists and pedestrians. This proposed route will have significant negative repercussions on emergency vehicle access, school bus routes, and evacuation routes.
It has been brought to my attention that New Jersey Natural Gas was cited by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for at least seventy-eight (78) separate violations in the past year, which makes me even more concerned.
This pipeline does not benefit any of the local residents, yet the residents are forced to absorb the adverse environmental and economic impacts, not to mention the safety risks during the construction phase and the dangers these pipelines present in the event of leaks and explosions. I strongly believe that New Jersey Natural Gas should not approve this pipeline.