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June 26, 2019
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Docket Branch, Room IA
888 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20426
Attention: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary
Re: Cheyenne Connector Pipeline Project
Docket No. CP 18-102-000
Dear Chairman and Commissioners:
Two industries — agriculture and oil and gas — are instrumental in fueling our economy in Weld County. Weld
County traces its agricultural roots back to the 1890s, and since about 1969 the county has consistently ranked
among the top 10 agricultural counties in the nation.
Over the years, the oil and gas industry has proven it can work cooperatively with our local landowners. The folks
at Cheyenne Connector are no exception. Recently, Cheyenne Connector entered into voluntary settlement
agreements granting rights -of -way and/or other land rights with many Weld County landowners. I've heard from
many landowners that those agreements achieve fair and reasonable resolution to the issues of valuation and, more
importantly, provide local landowners with much needed certainty regarding their agricultural operations. In
addition, the Board of County Commissioners recently issued Cheyenne Connector a Use by Special Review
permit.
The Weld County Commissioners respectfully urge the Commission to issue an order granting the project a
certificate of public convenience and necessity as soon as possible. Adhering to the project timeline proposed by
Cheyenne Connector not only ensures that this valuable natural gas infrastructure is placed into service on
schedule, but even more important it provides agricultural landowners assurance that construction activities will be
limited to a single growing season. Any further delay in issuing Cheyenne Connector's certificate may cause
construction activities to occur during next year's growing season as well, which could result in unnecessary
disruption and hardship to local landowners.
We appreciate the Commission's thorough evaluation of this project and consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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