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ATLANTIC SUNRISE PROJECT UPDATE /// SUMMER 2015
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES $2.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Projects that will restore wildlife habitat along streams, prevent
harmful nutrients from entering waterways and add new nature
trails were among the 17 local conservation projects that will
receive more than $2.5 million in funding through the Atlantic
Sunrise Environmental Stewardship Program.
The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit dedicated to finding
conservation solutions that balance environmental and economic
needs, partnered with Williams to identify the resources most
in need of enhancement and/or protection in the project area.
As a result, 48 proposals were received from eight counties for
aquatic restoration, nutrient reduction and trail projects.
The Atlantic Sunrise Environmental Stewardship Program is
a voluntary program designed to benefit the resources and
support communities within the Atlantic Sunrise project area. It
is not designed to replace traditional compensatory mitigation
requirements of state and federal permitting agencies.
“This Environmental Stewardship Program is an exemplary model
that recognizes the importance of working in a collaborative way
to go above and beyond legally required mitigation to advance
high value community projects.” – Kris Hoellen, Vice President of
Sustainable Programs for The Conservation Fund.
Learn more about the stewardship program here.
The Millcreek Preservation Association will use grant dollars for stream restoration and streambank fencing along Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pa.
Credit: Photo by Nicholas A. Tonelli, Wikimedia Commons
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ATLANTIC SUNRISE REGULATORY UPDATE
On June 8, Williams filed with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) additional minor route changes
for its Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project
(Docket No. CP15-138), supplementing
information to its March 31, 2015,
certificate application.
FAST FACTS FROM JUNE’S SUPPLEMENTAL FILING
Incorporated an additional 40 minor
route adjustments and workspace
changes affecting roughly 10%
(18.68 miles) of the total greenfield
pipeline project
Increased the total greenfield
mileage by 1.4 miles to a total of
183.7 miles
Route adjustments resulted from
requests from landowners, public
officials and project planners
About half of the changes had been
previously identified as alternatives
in the March FERC filing
More than 400 route adjustments have
been made since it was introduced last
year affecting more than 50% of the
greenfield pipeline route
FIRST CYCLE GRANT SUMMARY BY COUNTYCounty Grants Totals
Clinton 3 $16,000
Wyoming 5 $42,000
Schuylkill 4 $35,300
Lycoming 3 $18,165
Columbia 10 $67,768
Lebanon 6 $52,800
Luzerne 4 $27,500
Lancaster 9 $56,150
Susquehanna 2 $20,000
To see the full list of grant recipients and deadlines for upcoming grant cycles, please visit http://atlanticsunriseexpansion.com/community/grant-program/.
The Wakefield Ambulance Association in southern Lancaster County received a grant for $5,320 to purchase two XPS retrofit kits for their existing stretchers.
An Atlantic Sunrise community grant will support an education program at Camp Victory in Columbia County, Pa.
WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES $350,000 IN ATLANTIC SUNRISE COMMUNITY GRANTS
Grants totaling $350,000 will be used to support 49 organizations
that reside in and/or provide services to communities where the
proposed Atlantic Sunrise project would be constructed and operated.
Grants up to $10,000 per applicant will be awarded during two
grant cycles each year.
“Williams has been a great partner for us, so we are thankful that
they recognize the importance of community-based EMS.”
– Christopher Colletti, operations chief for Wakefield Ambulance
based in Peach Bottom, Pa.
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5 REASONS TO SUPPORT PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE
If you’re like most Americans, you probably
don’t spend much time thinking about where
your energy comes from. The reality is, under-
ground pipeline infrastructure is required to
feed our nation’s growing appetite for reliable,
affordable energy.
The Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project will
connect abundant, cost-effective natural gas
supplies in Pennsylvania with markets all along
the East Coast, benefitting millions of Ameri-
can consumers.
Energy IndependenceThe production gushing from America’s shale oil and gas deposits—
especially the Marcellus Shale—will create true energy independence,
but that can’t happen without much needed pipeline capacity.
Environmental BenefitsNatural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel and is helping to lower U.S.
greenhouse gas emissions. As additional pipeline infrastructure increases
access to cost-effective gas supplies, a growing number of industries – such
as electric power plants – are converting to natural gas and contributing
toward the improved air quality.
Supports PA JobsGas development has pumped tens of billions of dollars into the
Keystone State’s economy, supporting more than 300,000 jobs and
saving state and local governments $19 billion in 2012-2013.
Local Economic BenefitsAccording to a study by Pennsylvania State University, the Atlantic
Sunrise project could pump approximately $1.6 billion into state and local
economies, support up to 8,000 jobs during the one-year construction
period, and generate $1.9 million in annual economic impact.
Access to Lower-Cost EnergyNatural gas originating in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale typically trades
at half the cost of natural gas sourced from other North American
supply basins, but without adequate pipeline infrastructure consumers
won’t realize the full economic advantages.
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Jean MorrowSenior Vice PresidentUnited Way of Berks County
Christian HerrExecutive Vice President Penn Ag Industries
Larry Allison, Jr.OwnerAllison Crane and Rigging
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Visit Facebook, Twitter or YouTube to see what local business leaders, public officials and
representatives from charitable organizations are saying about the Atlantic Sunrise project.
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Spring 2014Field surveys began
FERC pre-filing process began
Late Spring 2014 Open houses and informational meetings
Summer 2014 FERC scoping meetings
Fall 2014 Draft resource reports submitted to FERC
March 2015 7(c) application submitted to FERC
Summer 2016 Anticipated construction starts
July 2017 Target in-service