Sign Our Comment to FERC

The Delta Lateral Project will expand natural gas capacity of Kern River Gas Transmission's existing transmission system in Utah while supporting good jobs for local craftsmen.

In December 2021, Local 798 submitted the below petition with 2,080 signatures to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding the project’s draft Environmental Impact Statement. In February 2022, FERC released the final DEIS. In anticipation of more public comment periods ahead, please sign this petition that we will submit to other regulators and decision makers in support of Delta Lateral.

Dear Secretary Bose:

I stand with Pipeliners Local 798 in support of Kern River Gas Transmission Company's Delta Lateral Project. This important project will enable Kern River to meet rising natural gas demands in the area and will support good jobs for local craftsmen, including Local 798 members.

In its draft EIS, FERC found the project’s environmental impacts would be reduced to “less-than-significant levels”due to the minimization and mitigation measures proposed by Kern River and recommended by the Commission. Project leaders remain committed to these mitigation efforts and continue to collaborate with stakeholders and environmental experts to develop the most responsible and efficient development plan. I see no reason to alter this review in the final EIS.

Overall, I support the Delta Lateral Project for the following reasons:

  • Project leaders have consistently collaborated with stakeholders and environmental experts to ensure it meets or exceeds federal safety standards while developing the most efficient and responsible pipeline route;
  • Delta Lateral is a critical part of the region’s energy infrastructure network and its carbon reduction strategy, as it is designed to provide firm transportation service for the Intermountain Power Project (IPP) in Utah, which is working towards installing gas-fired generating units capable of using hydrogen, and developing hydrogen production and long-term storage capabilities;
  • Local 798 recognizes Kern River’s history of designing, constructing and operating safe and reliable pipeline systems. The company has demonstrated this same commitment with Delta Lateral.

Due to the reasons discussed above, I support the Delta Lateral Project and urge the swift approval of necessary permits.

Signed,

[Names below]

**Local 798 will submit this petition to state and federal regulators and other decision makers to support the Delta Lateral Project.**

2,709 signatures

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    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Jeffrey Doyle

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  • Ben Edwards

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  • Mike Van Britson

  • Joshua Houston

  • Matthew King

  • Jean Barbe. Pipeliners Local Union 798

  • Joshua Setzer

    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Ed Taber

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    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Ricky Jones

    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Seth Steed

    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Tabitha Bruner

  • Joshua Houston

  • Dave Blessing

    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Richard Ludlow

    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Jacob Gaddy

  • Spencer Wertz

    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Cody Honea

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    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Kristian Maywood

    Pipeliners Local 798

  • Wesley Blanchard

    Pipeliners Local 798

  • David Berres

  • John Mcmillian

    Pipeliners Local 798

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    Pipeliners Local 798

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