RE: AI Number 229293, Permit Number 0320-00209-V0, Activity Number PER20210001; Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Driftwood Line 200 and 300 Pipeline Project

Dear Secretary:

I stand with Pipeliners Local 798 in support of Tellurian's Driftwood Line 200 and Line 300 project's compressor station in Beauregard Parish as it seeks a Proposed Initial Part 70 Air Operating Permit. This facility is a critical component of the larger natural gas project that will provide essential increased access to locally sourced natural gas, helping to meet the growing demand for this clean-burning energy source.

By utilizing electric units, this compressor station will help reduce carbon emissions more than 99% more effectively than gas turbine drivers. This is a key benefit that highlights Tellurian's commitment to a clean energy future and, specifically, to environmentally responsible projects. 

Driftwood has a proven track record of building and operating pipelines that prioritize safety for its employees, contractors and surrounding communities. This compressor station and the Line 200 and Line 300 project as a whole is designed to meet or exceed state and federal safety requirements.

I believe this project should receive necessary permits for the following key reasons:

• The project has committed an additional $365 million in order to deploy fully electric units, with the goal of save roughly 710,000 tons of CO2e. The net reduction over tradition gas fired compression for Scope 1 emissions is greater than 99%;
• The facility, along with other components of the project, will support approximately 1,500 jobs during construction and several permanent jobs for local craftsmen;
• In its DEIS for the Line 200 and Line 300 project, FERC concluded that impacts would "not be significant" assuming that Driftwood implements its impact avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures and adheres to FERC recommendations. The compressor station in Beauregard Parish will help this effort, as it is designed to help lower emissions and minimize environmental impacts;
• Construction of the overall Line 200 and Line 300 project is expected to generate nearly $5 million in tax revenue, which can be invested in libraries, public parks and other community services.

Due to the reasons discussed above, I urge the DEQ to issue the requested air operating permit for the Line 200 and Line 300 project's compressor station in Beauregard Parish without delay so the residents, business owners and workers can soon enjoy the many associated benefits.

Signed,

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