Fossil Fuel Pipelines

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is Mary ___ and I live at __, Brooktondale, NY.

I write today because I am deeply concerned about our water supply and the entire environment. We must not allow tree felling to occur, as it is in Pennsylvania right now, so that the Constitution (what a name!) Pipeline will move ahead. We simply cannot allow the transport of fossil fuels through our state. It's too dangerous, and we are leading the way with renewable fuel technologies, so why would we allow this?

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Supplemental Findings Statement to Prohibit All Types of High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is S D and I live at ___ Street in Syracuse, 13210.

I write today because I've been notified that the Constitution Pipeline Company had requested the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission yesterday to begin partial tree cutting in New York State for their proposed natural gas pipeline even though our State Department of Environmental Conservation has NOT granted a Section 401 Water Quality Certification required for the proposed pipeline to be built. The firm is clearly trying to "jump the gun" before any Section 401 Water Quality Certification decision in order to make the proposed 124-mile Constitution Pipeline a fait accompli.

I telephoned your Executive Office this morning and spoke with a kind assistant who registered my concerns, but indicated that I would be reported anonymously as a resident of ZIP 13210. She indicated that I was not alone and MANY (her emphasis) calls on this environmental issue were being received.

With those concerns in mind, I respectfully request that you require your Department of Environmental Conservation to issue a Supplemental Findings Statement to revise its definition of high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) to prohibit all forms of shale fracking in New York, not just HVHF based on "300,000 or more gallons of water."

Please consider the people!

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is S M and I live at ___ Way, Ithaca, NY .

I write today because I want my children and my children's children to be able to live here, drink clean water, and breathe clean air. I want a state government that cares more about its citizens than about corporate profits.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

For my son's sake - follow through on your commitment to ban all fracking in NY!

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is M M and I live at ___Rd, Corning NY 14830.

I write today because I trusted you when you announced via your state agencies that fracking would be banned in NY. I knew then that the devil is in the details and that what you had actually banned was just a small subset of the natural gas industry and infrastructure in NY. As the father to two boys entering their teen years, I am painfully aware that when they reach our age about mid-century they will be dealing with very real consequences of your choices today. Our long-term survival and continuation of our current way of life over the next generations is much more important than any short-term economic wants or the continued profits of our existing carbon-based energy systems.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Governor Cuomo Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications for Proposed Fossil Fuel Pipelines in New York

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is S ___ and I live at ___ Rd., Alfred Station, NY 14803 .

I write today because I am a concerned home owner, Allegany County, citizen and educator who values the quality of my water, health, community and the preservation of these for future generations. Our area is seeing substantial increase in organic farming and tourism from wineries and local artisans. Why risk all of this positive growth and renewal with a dangerous pipeline that could put these community minded businesses out of work? As a college professor in this region, I also see this as a major deterrent that could have devastating effects on student enrollment and faculty retention/new hires in an area that relies heavily on university employers.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is E L and I live at __ Rd. Vestal, NY 13850.

I write today because I am concerned about the safety of water coming from our aquifer. I am worried that there will be leaks in the proposed pipelines which will pollute the water supply. I would like you to Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications in order to protect our water supply for now, and for future generations to come.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Nat Gas Pipeline and Water Quality

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is S L and I live at __ Road in East Meredith, NY.

I write today because I am extremely concerned about the Constitution pipeline proposed for my agricultural area.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Do Not Let Tree Cutting Happen in NEW YORK!

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is C M and I live at ___Road, East Meredith, NY 13757.

I write today because Constitution Pipeline company has applied again for a partial notice to proceed for tree felling when the 401 Water Quality Certificate has yet to be granted and SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. Whatever legal arguments they may claim that it is not construction, it is IRREVERSIBLE.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

401 Water Quality Certification re. Constitution pipeline

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is Elisa E and I live at 298 ___ Hill Rd.

I write today because I am distraught to learn that the Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC has requested authorization from FERC to proceed with tree felling in New York even though our State Department of Environmental Conservation has not granted a Section 401 Water Quality Certification required for the proposed pipeline to be built.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Constitution pipe line

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is J C and I live at ___, Fort Plain, NY 13339.

I write today because i have learned that Constitution wants to start cutting trees without the water quality Certification approval.

With this concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Governor Cuomo Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications for Proposed Fossil Fuel Pipelines in New York

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is D and I live Nichols, NY of the Southern Tier of New York.

I write today because I am extremely concerned about the proposed Constition Pipeline being proposed to run through New York State, its potential effects on my state's environment and water infrastructure, and news that the Constitution Pipeline Conmany, LLC, is attempting to sidestep New York State's regulatry process by requesting authorization from the FERC to begin tree felling and construction of the pipeline before New York State approves the project through our regulatory processes.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Clean Water Act and the Constitution Pipeline

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is G and I live at __ Brooktondale Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 .

I write today because I have strong concerns both about the need to move toward a petroleum-free energy system and specifically about the probabilities of environmentat damage from the current system. To reduce my own dependence on petroleum-based energy, I have invested in a geothermal heating system and in a solar-electric system that provide the majority of my energy needs.

With my concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Pipelines

My name is Katharine ___ and I live at __ East __ St., Apt. 1C, NY, NY 10003.

I write today because I fear potential damage to our environment in NY State.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Governor Cuomo Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications for Proposed Fossil Fuel Pipelines in New York

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is William and I live at ___ Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10024.

I write today because I request that you deny all Section 401 water quality certification applications for proposed fossil fuel pipelines in New York, for the welfare and safety of the State and the people in it, who would be affected thereby. With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Clean water!

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is T and I live at ___ Road, Springfield Center, NY 13468.

I write today because I am concerned about methane leaks and water quality. New York State is clean and green, with thriving new businesses that depend upn clean water!

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Kill the Section 401 WQC for the Proposed Constitution Pipeline

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is Jon and I live at ___Ave., Fredonia, NY.

I write today because I urge you to please "Kill" the Section 401 WQC for the Proposed Constitution Pipeline.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Deny pending Water Quality Certification applications

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is L and I live at ___ Road in Trumansburg, Schuyler County, NY. I write today because as a resident of New York State on planet earth, and as a Christian, I am convinced we need to leave as much petroleum in the ground as possible. We do not need to encourage more extraction. We need to develop solar, wind, geothermal and other clean energy sources.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

opposed to all pipeline-related tree-felling

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is J ___ and I live at ___ Heights Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 .

I write today because I believe the State of New York must be strongly committed to REV and not facilitate the expansion of the fossil fuel infrastructure.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Governor Cuomo Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications for Proposed Fossil Fuel Pipelines in New York

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is ___, MD and I live at ___St. Athens, NY 12015.

I write today because I am concerned that the proposed Constitution Pipeline is a threat to our environment and to public health.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Constitution Pipeline - Water Quality Permit

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is G and I live at ___ Street, Owego, NY 13827.

I write today because in twelve short years, we are on target to reach the 1.5 degree Celsius average global temperature beyond which COP21 nations agree we must avoid exceeding in order to avoid serious harm to the planet and society. The climate will continue to warm for the next 30 to 40 years at its current rate no matter what we do for carbon dioxide because of inherent lags and interaction with the oceans with carbon dioxide. That is not true for methane. If we stop methane emissions now, we’ll slow global warming now. We can keep the planet below 1.5 degrees Celsius for several decades into the future. We’ve got to get rid of natural gas to do that.

The idea of building any infrastructure to promote further use of natural gas now is crazy. We should not be building pipelines. We should not be repowering power plants. We should be putting our resources into the infrastructure we need for the renewable future that has got to start now.

Our sole avenue for rejecting the Constitution Pipeline at this juncture is the Water Quality Certification for New York.

I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act. It is our only avenue to rejecting the pipeline at this point, which we must do.

I am one of more than 1,100 signatories to a coalition letter which requests that you deny the Section 401 Water Quality Certification application for the proposed Constitution Pipeline.

See: Coalition Letter Which Requests That Governor Cuomo Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours truly,

G

cc: Honorable Basil Seggos

Honorable Howard Zucker, M.D.

Governor Cuomo Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications for Proposed Fossil Fuel Pipelines in New York

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is M and I live at ___ Rd., Arkville, NY 12406

I write today because the proposed Constitution pipeline is about to start felling trees in our state. Allowing the construction of a pipeline to transport fracked natural gas contradicts your policy of prohibiting fracking in our state and transitioning to a fossil fuel-free energy future.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

I put solar on my home in NY for my children's future - what will you do?

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is M M and I live at ___ Rd near Corning, NY .

I am writing as the father to two boys entering their teen years here in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. I am painfully aware that when they reach our age (about mid-century) they will be dealing with the very real consequences of your choices and actions regarding expanding carbon-based energy systems here in NY. The long-term continuation of our current way of life over the next few generations is much more important than any short-term economic wants or the continued profits of our existing carbon-based energy sytems. I know that there are many "voices" encouraging you to support futther carbon-based projects here in NY, and that they are telling you it will bring jobs or money into the State. Let's be honest, those voices are telling you whatever they have to tell you to protect their own interests - which are only short-term, only about their profit and only about them - not New York, it's people or the state itself.

Stand with the people of New York, not the corporations that want to extract wealth from New York. As a father and homeowner I have invested in installing enough solar generation on our home to fully meet our family's electrical needs for the next quarter century. I invite you to join me as the leader of our state in strongly supporting similar investments, and equally in stopping and preventing further carbon-based energy damages.

I strongly request that you deny authorization for all proposed natural gas and oil pipelines, power plant conversions, new generating facilities and other infrastructure projects that would perpetuate New York's addiction to highly polluting fossil fuels for many decades to come.

I also request that you take urgent action to maximize energy efficiency across New York in order to minimize energy demand and strengthen our economy.

Your proposed 2016 agenda, Built to Lead, states, "Since taking office, the Governor has created and pursued the most aggressive environmental and sustainability agenda of any state in the country to mitigate climate change."

With all respect, wind, solar and geothermal renewable sources met 1.1% of New York's total primary energy requirement in 2013 according to a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) report, entitled: Power Trends, New York State Energy Profiles, 1999-2013.

Including hydropower generated by plants that average 50 years old, New York's total primary consumption of energy from renewable resources is less than 10% according to NYSERDA.

Given the urgent need to reduce reliance on polluting fossil fuels, I believe New York must cut coal, oil and natural gas burning without further delay.

I am one of more than 750 signatories to a detailed coalition letter which requests that you take action to address these concerns in order to end New York's addiction to fossil fuels.

See: Coalition Letter Which Requests That Governor Cuomo End New York's Addiction to Fossil Fuels

I trust that you will find my request self-explanatory, but please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours truly,

Name: M M

cc: Honorable Basil Seggos

Honorable Howard Zucker, M.D.

Questionable pipeline

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is D and I live at ___ Rd., Hammondsport,NY.

I write today because I am concerned about the disregard oil and gas companies, and their pipeline surrogates display for the environmental health of New York State. Last summer I was witness to the plugging and abandonment of a gas well drilled nearly 20 years ago, with all its negative effects on the environment, which NEVER WAS PRODUCED, and subsequently abandoned. That environmental cost to say nothing of wasted dollars demonstrated the wastefulness and absurdity of their thinking and operations.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

The evidence is in.

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is T M and I live at ___ Ave Little Neck, NY 11362.

I write today because I love the natural beauty of our state. It deserves to be safeguarded as we seek to reverse our selfish attitudes towards the Earth, and users of her bounty in generations to come.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Governor Cuomo Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications for Proposed Fossil Fuel Pipelines in New York

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is Jonathan L and I live at ___ st., Portland, ME.

I write today because of premature tree felling for the constitution pipeline.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Prohibiting all types of Fracking

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is K G and I live at __ Rd, Liverpool, New York.

I write today because I have two issues to address.

One is to reject the Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC request to seek authorization from FERC to begin tree felling in New York even Department of Environmental Conservation has not granted a Section 401 certification for the proposed pipeline. This would be a terrible unnecessary destruction of woodland areas if the pipeline is not approved.

The other is to respectfully request that you require your Department of Environmental Conservation to issue a Supplemental Findings Statement to revise its definition of high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) to prohibit all forms of shale fracking in New York, not just HVHF based on "300,000 or more gallons of water."

This is critically important because DEC received a gas well permit application on April 24, 2015 to frack Marcellus shale using "gelled" propane instead of water in Tioga County.

Your administration clearly knew that its HVHF definition was inadequate to implement the No-Action decision in the Findings Statement issued on June 29, 2015.

Given that shortcoming, I request that you take immediate action to fulfill the shale fracking prohibition specified in the Findings Statement:

"Based on unavoidable adverse environmental impacts and uncertainty regarding the science surrounding high-volume hydraulic fracturing and its potential impacts to public health and the environment, the Department finds that the best course of action is to select the No Action alternative. Selection of the No Action alternative means that the Department will not establish a high-volume hydraulic fracturing permitting program; that no individual or site-specific permit applications for wells using high-volume hydraulic fracturing will be processed; and that high-volume hydraulic fracturing will be prohibited in New York State (emphasis added)."

I am one of more than 1,450 signatories to a coalition letter which details my concerns more fully.

See: Coalition Letter requests that NYSDEC issue a Supplemental Findings Statement to prohibit all types of High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing

I trust that you will find my request self-explanatory, but please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours truly,

Name: K G

Governor Cuomo Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications for Proposed Fossil Fuel Pipelines in New York

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is H S and I live at ___ Road, Windsor NY13865.

I write today because I am alarmed about the continued development of natural gas infrastructure in NY. Instead of slashing our forests and farmland for the sake of gas pipelines, the state should be sending a clear message. Fossil fuels must remain in the ground if we are serious about dealing with climate change.

I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

The thin edge of the wedge: The Constitution Pipeline's threat to NY trees, future environmental safety.

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is L, and I live at ___ St. Fly Creek, NY. .

I write today because 'the sword of Damocles', in the form of more fossil-fuel exploitation/desecration of our beautiful state, hasn't been removed as I'd thought, but continues to loom over all who have witnessed the negative impacts of the fossil fuel industry.

Despite hype and promises, it ultimately damages communities, economies, and does long-term, irreversible damage to the land, the climate, and the future for generations to come. As this industry struggles in its 'extinction frenzy', against the clean realities which other civilized countries have already demonstrated are possible, it wants to continue to approriate and despoil more untouched goodness, while knowing that bankruptcy will release it from any remediation that will most certainly be required to make it's victims and their land, whole again. I really thought, and STILL hope, that NYS, you, and AG Schneiderman are better than this.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Health and Safety are Priorities

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is M and I live at ___ Rd. Manlius, NY 13104 .

I write today because I want you to know that I am entrusting you with making correct choices regarding the health and safety of our water in New York State. Nothing is more important. As individuals, we do what we can within the confines of our personal life choices, but when it comes to conditions beyond our control, we want to trust that people we elect to offices of power will listen and heed the warnings and the undeniable facts.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.

Governor Cuomo Please Deny All Section 401 Water Quality Certification Applications for Proposed Fossil Fuel Pipelines in New York

Dear Governor Cuomo:

My name is Barb and I live at ___ Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98133 .

I write today because your decisions effect me and everyone else who lives here in Seattle, Washington state, America, and the world. I am asking you to base your deciisions on the world effects and not just on your state.

With those concerns in mind, I request that you deny all pending applications for Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and all other natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product infrastructure projects in New York due to the state's well-documented inability to fulfill the requirements of Section 401 of the U. S. Clean Water Act.