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CHAIRMAN Elliot G. Sander VICE CHAIRMAN AND CO-CHAIRMAN, NEW JERSEY Christopher J. Daggett VICE CHAIRMAN Douglas Durst VICE CHAIRMAN AND CO-CHAIRMAN, NEW JERSEY Hon. James J. Florio VICE CHAIRMAN AND CO-CHAIRMAN, CONNECTICUT John S. Griswold, Jr. TREASURER AND CO-CHAIRMAN, LONG ISLAND Matthew S. Kissner CHAIRMAN EMERITUS AND COUNSEL Peter W. Herman PRESIDENT Robert D. Yaro Bradley Abelow Rohit T. Aggarwala Hilary M. Ballon Stephen R. Beckwith Robert Billingsley Edward J. Blakely Tonio Burgos Michael J. Cacace Frank S. Cicero Kevin S. Corbett Anthony R. Coscia Alfred A. DelliBovi Brendan P. Dougher Ruth F. Douzinas Brendan J. Dugan Fernando Ferrer Barbara J. Fife Timur F. Galen Carl Galioto Jerome W. Gottesman Maxine Griffith John K. Halvey Dylan Hixon David Huntington Adam Isles Kenneth T. Jackson Marc Joseph Richard D. Kaplan Greg A. Kelly Marcia V. Keizs Robert Knapp Michael Kruklinski John Z. Kukral Richard C. Leone Trent Lethco Charles J. Maikish Joseph J. Maraziti, Jr. Peter J. Miscovich J. Andrew Murphy Jan Nicholson

Richard L. Oram Kevin J. Pearson Lee H. Perlman James S. Polshek Richard Ravitch Gregg Rechler Michael J. Regan Denise Richardson Peter Riguardi Michael M. Roberts Elizabeth Barlow Rogers Lynne B. Sagalyn Lee B. Schroeder Anthony E. Shorris H. Claude Shostal Robert Stromsted Susan L. Solomon Gail Sussman Luther Tai Marilyn J. Taylor Sharon C. Taylor Richard T. Thigpen Arthur J. Torno Karen E. Wagner William M. Yaro John Zuccotti EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Thomas K. Wright

June 22, 2012 Kimberly D. Bose Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 RE: PF09-8-000: Rockaway Delivery Lateral Project Dear Ms. Bose Regional Plan Association is pleased to submit our comments on the potential environmental impacts of the Rockaway Delivery Lateral Project. Regional Plan Association (RPA) is a non-profit research and planning organization that has promoted the quality of life and economic vitality of the New York Metropolitan Region for nearly a century. RPA has had a long-time vested interest in Gateway National Recreation Area. A generation ago, we helped lead the planning and advocacy efforts that created the Park, and we later supported it in its infancy. We continue to work with the Park Service, the City, and other stakeholders to see improvements in the Park and Jamaica Bay, including staffing the recent Blue Ribbon Panel convened by Senator Schumer and leading the Jamaica Bay Greenway Coalition. We are also concerned about air quality and climate change, and the ability of New York to meet its energy needs through a variety of reliable sources that reduce our

For all these reasons, RPA is very supportive of the proposed pipeline facility. The proposed project will expand the supply of natural gas in New York City, helping support future economic development, improving public health by increasing air

PlaNYC. We believe that the proposed project can be structured in a way that improves the park, including restoration of one its historically significant hangars, while addressing significant City-wide environmental goals. We note that the Blue Ribbon Panel reached a similar conclusion. Its report, called for the Field critical infrastructure needs such as the

should be structure so as to enhance, and not detract from, the experience of park

(http://www.rpa.org/floydbennett/). It is within this context that we offer some specific considerations for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement.

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CHAIRMAN Elliot G. Sander VICE CHAIRMAN AND CO-CHAIRMAN, NEW JERSEY Christopher J. Daggett VICE CHAIRMAN Douglas Durst VICE CHAIRMAN AND CO-CHAIRMAN, NEW JERSEY Hon. James J. Florio VICE CHAIRMAN AND CO-CHAIRMAN, CONNECTICUT John S. Griswold, Jr. TREASURER AND CO-CHAIRMAN, LONG ISLAND Matthew S. Kissner CHAIRMAN EMERITUS AND COUNSEL Peter W. Herman PRESIDENT Robert D. Yaro Bradley Abelow Rohit T. Aggarwala Hilary M. Ballon Stephen R. Beckwith Robert Billingsley Edward J. Blakely Tonio Burgos Michael J. Cacace Frank S. Cicero Kevin S. Corbett Anthony R. Coscia Alfred A. DelliBovi Brendan P. Dougher Ruth F. Douzinas Brendan J. Dugan Fernando Ferrer Barbara J. Fife Timur F. Galen Carl Galioto Jerome W. Gottesman Maxine Griffith John K. Halvey Dylan Hixon David Huntington Adam Isles Kenneth T. Jackson Marc Joseph Richard D. Kaplan Greg A. Kelly Marcia V. Keizs Robert Knapp Michael Kruklinski John Z. Kukral Richard C. Leone Trent Lethco Charles J. Maikish Joseph J. Maraziti, Jr. Peter J. Miscovich J. Andrew Murphy Jan Nicholson

Richard L. Oram Kevin J. Pearson Lee H. Perlman James S. Polshek Richard Ravitch Gregg Rechler Michael J. Regan Denise Richardson Peter Riguardi Michael M. Roberts Elizabeth Barlow Rogers Lynne B. Sagalyn Lee B. Schroeder Anthony E. Shorris H. Claude Shostal Robert Stromsted Susan L. Solomon Gail Sussman Luther Tai Marilyn J. Taylor Sharon C. Taylor Richard T. Thigpen Arthur J. Torno Karen E. Wagner William M. Yaro John Zuccotti EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Thomas K. Wright

Cultural Resources: Floyd Bennett Field and the historic hangers along

Flatbush Avenue are significant reminders of the early aviation history of the nation. Unfortunately the National Park Service has not had the resources to maintain these structures, much less animate them with vital programs. Aviator Sports illustrates the promise of rehabilitation and reuse of these nationally significant historic buildings in a manner in keeping with Gateway that housing the planned M&R facility in one of the hangars is similarly appropriate. The EIS should identify the positive contribution made by the proposed stabilization of the building as well as any significant impacts on the hangar s historic character, especially any proposed perimeter fencing or other new structures outside the building s historic façade. As the public would clearly lose the opportunity to go inside a hangar housing the M & R facility, the impact of this loss of access and mitigation that enabled additional aviation-related programs elsewhere would be appropriate.

Recreational Resources: Flatbush Avenue is the public s gateway to Floyd Bennett Field. The recent opening of the Ryan Visitor Center in the Control

Moreover, Hangar Row is seen by tens of thousands motorists every day as well as bicyclists on the Jamaica Bay Greenway. The popular community gardens are nearby. The negative and positive impacts of the proposed pipeline and the M&R facility on these users should be identified in the EIS. In particular, this includes any proposed changes in the view of the hangar from the park, Flatbush Avenue, and Greenway. Noise impacts from the operation of the M&R facility must be assessed and mitigated so that it does not impair the current quality of the park. Any disruption in use, whether temporary during construction or permanent, should be assessed and mitigated. Note that the increasing number of bicyclists along Flatbush use both the Jamaica Bay Greenway as well as the west side of Flatbush Avenue as they come to and from the Gil Hodges Bridge.

Air Quality and Noise: As noted above, M&R facilities do make noise. Any

impact that will be heard outside the hangar should be identified, minimized and/or mitigated so that it does not impair the current quality of the park.

Thank you for this opportunity to comment on this important project. We look forward to its continued progress in a way befitting its location in a National Park. Sincerely,

Robert Pirani Vice President Environmental Programs

1. A. Venesky 6/26/12 I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed natural gas pipeline to run through Jamaica Bay into Flatbush, Brooklyn, where I am a resident. It is clear to any rational person that there is no long-term upside to fracking, based on reporting elsewhere and especially at http://www.propublica.org/series/fracking. Our tax dollars must be better spent on investments in energy that is actually clean, such as solar and wind, which have proved far better alternatives in other countries. A natural gas pipeline in Brooklyn will threaten the health of all area residents, including myself, because of the risk of chemical contamination into the surrounding soil. It will destory the habitats of wildlife in our area. It will only provide a short-term benefit for a DEAD technology for a bunch of visionless cretans who don't care about "externalities" such as the health of people in the area. Their technology is anything but proven. And our health and the health of the environment are not things to gamble with. So please try and put politics aside for once and act in the best interest of our environment and ourselves. The future depends on you. 2. Alice Zinnes 6/25/12 The proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project must not be approved. Very likely,t his pipeline will deliver gas contianing high levels of radioactive radon to our kitchens since it will supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. Since radon is heavier than air, it falls to the floor where children, who are most vulnerable to the effects of radon contamination, play. Plus, radon decomposes to lead, which is not healthy to have in our air either.

Additionally, the problem of radioactive agents plating out on the sides of pipelines from gas in transit, causing hot pipes creates another environmental and disposal risk. No official health impact study has ever been done to document either the current radon level at point of delivery, the actual state of ventilation available in actual city kitchens, nor the cumulative effects of exposure to radon over a lifetime of residential gas appliance use. Before allowing any new gas pipelines to be built, FERC should be compelled to study and document all of the above. 3. Alice Zinnes 6/25/12- #2 The proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project must not be approved. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. Ģ The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be

disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 4. Alice Zinnes 6/25/12- #3 The proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project must not be approved. In addition to threatening Jamaica Bay, the surrounding communities and New York City, the pipeline threatens the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, since it inevitability will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. Industry wants this pipeline not so much to bring “clean” energy to New York City, but rather to bring fracked Marcellus shale gas to market, especially internation markets where the price for natural gas is 5-8 times the domestic price. This proposed pipeline would encourage further production in gas fields upwind and upstream from the densely populated metro area, with ruinous impact on air and water quality for populations in both rural and metro areas. Air pollution from gas field and pipeline emissions can travel in a radius of up to 200 miles and will more than negate the purported “clean- burning” advantage of gas. Instead of cleansing New York City's air with the currently clean air of upstate NY, if drilling were to occur upstate, NYC would receive polluted air. Thus, any asthma improvements from our converted our grid to natural gas would be eliminated by the worsened overall air quality throughout NYC. Emissions from pipelines are so prevalent that industry even has a name for them: LUGs (lost unaccounted gas). Leaks are part and parcel of pipelines and can be expected to occur 24/7, losing anywhere from 3-12% of the total volume. Local and global climate will suffer, as evidenced by the Howarth Cornell study, published April 2011, that documents methane as a much more potent emitter of greenhouse gases than even coal or oil, especially when viewed over a 20-year cycle. 5. Ann Eagan 6/23/12 I am strongly opposed to all pipelines into NYC. We do not need this filthy, dangerous, radon gas. There are many alternatives and they are out there for all to see, all sustainable. 6. Bonita Rothman 6/24/12

To Whom it May Concern: It would appear that the government is once again planning to put a pipeline through sensitive city and wetland areas. The safety record of the companies that do this work has been less than stellar and the ease with which this seems to pass calls into question the judgment of everyone involved -- especially since there is so little transparency in these actions. The Rockaway lateral is another high-pressure, large-diameter gas pipeline, proposed to run across newly restored wetlands in Jamaica Bay, under Riis Park beach, Floyd Bennett Field, all the way to Avenue U, near the always-crowded Kings Plaza shopping center in Brooklyn. All the same problems with fracking apply to the Spectra pipeline, namely leaking and destruction of surrounding land through pollution, and to the Rockaway Lateral, and more: pollution risks to delicate wetlands as well as risks from frequent brush fires at Floyd Bennett field. The safety record of this pipeline builder (Williams Transco) is just as bad as Spectra's. Since 2008, there's apparently been only one month out of the past 45 in which they have not operated under a federal Corrective Action Order. Just this past March, they were fined $50,000 for failures related to corrosion control on pipes running through Staten Island. Wow! Is this a record that inspires your confidence? It does not inspire mine. If this represents "safety" then I would like to know when and how you will get a better record. Otherwise, I urge that this project be postponed or eliminated as simply not safe enough for the population that literally lives on top of it! Sincerely, Bonita Rothman 107 Bolivar St. Staten Island, NY 10314 7. Carolyn Birden 6/24/12 The nation, and especially New York, do not need any more gas lines, especially if the gas is coming from the fracking process that is so fraught with danger for the environment, including people. Do not allow new gas lines anywhere in New York, and especially not in wetlands, populated areas, and anywhere in a metropolitan area. Not anywhere at all. I am not a single-issue voter by inclination, but a vote by my representatives for anything that encourages or installs fracking and gas lines will mean that I will NOT be voting for them for any office or election campaign, ever.

I am a voter, a taxpayer, and a citizen committed to stopping fracking wherever I can. Did I remember to say that I am a voter? Thank you for listening to the people. 8. Claire Donohue of “Sane Energy Project,” an organization with 3,694 supporters. 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 June 24, 2012 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it‚Äôs true that one‚Äôs chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one‚Äôs chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010.

2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 9. Claire Donohue 6/24/12- #2

The following is part 2 of 3 e-comment which comprises a single comment letter on the Transco Rockaway pipeline. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. Additionally, the problem of radioactive agents plating out on the sides of pipelines from gas in transit, causing “hot pipes” creates another environmental and disposal risk. No official health impact study has ever been done to document either the current radon level at point of delivery, the actual state of ventilation available in actual city kitchens, nor the cumulative effects of exposure to radon over a lifetime of residential gas appliance use. Before allowing any new gas pipelines to be built, FERC should be compelled to study and document all of the above. FERC and PSHMSA, as well as the Department of Health, the NYC Public Advocate, office, and the NY City Council, should compel Williams Transco, the builder of this pipeline, National Grid, the ultimate distributor of the gas from this pipeline, as well as the drillers and suppliers of the gas within this pipeline, to guarantee to NYC gas customers that radon levels in their gas will not rise as a result of this new source of gas. 4. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York,

Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. The proposed pipeline will not bring ‚Äúclean‚Äù energy to New York City. This pipeline would bring fracked Marcellus shale gas to market. This would encourage further production in gas fields upwind and upstream from the densely populated metro area, with ruinous impact on air and water quality for populations in both rural and metro areas. Air pollution from gas field and pipeline emissions can travel in a radius of up to 200 miles and will more than negate the purported ‚Äú clean- burning‚ Äù advantage of gas. Emissions from pipelines are so prevalent that industry even has a name for them: LUGs (lost unaccounted gas). Leaks are part and parcel of pipelines and can be expected to occur 24/7, losing anywhere from 3-12% of the total volume. Local and global climate will suffer, as evidenced by the Howarth Cornell study, published April 2011, that documents methane as a much more potent emitter of greenhouse gases than even coal or oil, especially when viewed over a 20-year cycle. 5. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. Transco Williams is currently operating under a federal Corrective Action Order, issued in December of 2011 in connection with a massive natural gas pipeline explosion in Alabama. ‚Ä¢ That explosion, On December 3, 2011, created a large crater and propelled a 47- foot, 3-inch piece of buried pipe more than 200 feet away. The releasing gas ignited and continued to burn for several hours, causing damage to one of the adjoining pipelines and scorching approximately eight acres of surrounding property. A prior corrective order, issued on Sept. 25, 2008, in connection with the Sept. 14, 2008, natural gas explosion near Appomattox, Virginia that destroyed two homes and seriously injured five people, was closed by PHMSA on Nov. 3, 2011. In other words, there has been only one month out of the most recent 45 in which Transco has not operated under a Corrective Action Order. On March 5, 2012 the Williams Partners subsidiary, Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co. LLC was fined $50,000 by PHMSA for failure to follow its own, internal policies related to controlling external corrosion in natural gas pipelines running through the New York City borough of Staten Island. 6. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. The proposed pipeline is a significant security risk, and a potential target for terrorists.

Like all pipelines, this one is vulnerable to Stuxnet cyber attacks, which could disable necessary systems or remotely affect pressures within the pipeline, causing accidents, leaks or explosions. Airplanes leaving or approaching JFK airport could be affected by any explosion, fire, or terrorist actions associated with the pipeline. 10. Claire Donohue 6/24/12- #3 The following is part 3 of 3 in a single comment letter being submitted via e-comment: 7. Its the wrong choice for New Yorks energy future. Building new gas infrastructure wrongly invests in dirty fossil fuel when New York City can and should ramp up investment in clean sustainable energy infrastructure instead. For all the danger, cost, and environmental destruction of extraction and transport, the supply of gas will be short-lived, with recent studies projecting only 20% of earlier reserves, a mere 11-year supply. According to the peer reviewed 2010 Stanford University study, using technologies already available, the world can run solely on renewable energy by 2050. With this in mind, it is a poor investment to shackle ourselves to polluting methane and explosive pipelines. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight in America is sorely inadequate and slanted in support of industry‚ interests rather than the expressed desires of American citizens. FERC is a federal agency mandated to speed implementation of energy infrastructure. As such, its review of pipeline projects has been limited to ensuring only that pipeline proposals meet current regulations for pipeline construction. These regulations do not adequately take into account the risks to the human and animal populations in the affected area once the pipeline has been built. FERC does not consider whether or not a particular pipeline is actually appropriate to the project area, only whether or not it meets guidelines which have been written to support industry‚ interests, not those of citizens. This is evident in the fact that FERC has approved nearly 100% of applications presented to it. FERCs review process is compromised by the fact that FERC‚Äôs operating budget is supplied by the industry it is deemed to regulate. FERC‚Äôs review process is further compromised by the standard procedure whereby the project applicant pays for its own Environmental Impact Study. This clear conflict of interest is apparent in statements from prior EISs wherein FERC dismisses alternatives to the project, including the no-action alternative, on the grounds that it ‚Äúdoes not meet the objectives of the Applicant‚Äù (i.e., the pipeline builder). FERC has approved projects even in cases where the overwhelming proportion of public comment has

been in opposition to the project, i.e., in the case of the Spectra Pipeline (docket CP56-11-000). FERC willfully and by design delegates the post-construction safety of people, animals and ecosystems to other agencies, such as the PHMSA, under the assumption that those agencies will offer protection once a pipeline is in operation; experience has proven this is not the case. A federal investigation into the San Bruno explosion deemed it “a failure of the entire system,” with inadequate actions at every stage of the pipeline’s construction, inspection, maintenance, and emergency response. Before 2002, there was no federal regulation of pipelines at all. Nationwide, there are roughly 2.5 million miles of pipeline; of these, PHMSA has jurisdiction over just 174,000 miles of interstate lines. Just 7% of pipelines are subject to mandatory internal inspection. Of that 7%, inspection is required only once every 7 years. The number of auditors nationwide is inadequate, and they primarily review industry-supplied reports supplemented by occasional field inspections. PHMSA reports 800-900 annual field inspections, or roughly just 10 per inspector. A senate bill calling for 40 additional inspectors and doubling the maximum fine, introduced after the 2010 San Bruno explosion, died in session. Tighter regulations are unlikely to pass under the current Congress and those proposed offer scant additional protections for urban areas. The inadequacy and inaccuracy of pipeline maps nationwide has been well documented. Steel pipes, such as the type suggested for the Rockaway Lateral, corrode from moisture. When a pipeline loses thickness from corrosion, it is often “de-rated,” meaning that instead of replacing the damaged section, the pressure is lowered. The pressure had been lowered in the pipeline which blew up in San Bruno, CA. The principal means of detecting leaks is to search for desiccated grass and trees along the route, a method with obvious drawbacks in the underwater and paved urban areas this pipeline would traverse. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. Sincerely, Clare Donohue Sane Energy Project

459 Columbus Avenue #51 New York, NY 10024 11. Dave Publow 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While its true that ones chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries.

The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. ‚There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. (continued...) 12. Dave Publow 6/25/12- #2 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline.

The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. Additionally, the problem of radioactive agents plating out on the sides of pipelines from gas in transit, causing hot pipes creates another environmental and disposal risk. No official health impact study has ever been done to document either the current radon level at point of delivery, the actual state of ventilation available in actual city kitchens, nor the cumulative effects of exposure to radon over a lifetime of residential gas appliance use. Before allowing any new gas pipelines to be built, FERC should be compelled to study and document all of the above. FERC and PSHMSA, as well as the Department of Health, the NYC Public Advocates office, and the NY City Council, should compel Williams Transco, the builder of this pipeline, National Grid the ultimate distributor of the gas from this pipeline, as well as the drillers and suppliers of the gas within this pipeline, to guarantee to NYC gas customers that radon levels in their gas will not rise as a result of this new source of gas. 4. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. The proposed pipeline will not bring “clean” energy to New York City. This pipeline would bring fracked Marcellus shale gas to market. This would encourage further production in gas fields upwind and upstream from the densely populated

metro area, with ruinous impact on air and water quality for populations in both rural and metro areas. Air pollution from gas field and pipeline emissions can travel in a radius of up to 200 miles and will more than negate the purported clean- burning advantage of gas. Emissions from pipelines are so prevalent that industry even has a name for them: LUGs (lost unaccounted gas). Leaks are part and parcel of pipelines and can be expected to occur 24/7, losing anywhere from 3-12% of the total volume. Local and global climate will suffer, as evidenced by the Howarth Cornell study, published April 2011, that documents methane as a much more potent emitter of greenhouse gases than even coal or oil, especially when viewed over a 20-year cycle. 5. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. Transco Williams is currently operating under a federal Corrective Action Order, issued in December of 2011 in connection with a massive natural gas pipeline explosion in Alabama. That explosion, On December 3, 2011, created a large crater and propelled a 47- foot, 3-inch piece of buried pipe more than 200 feet away. The releasing gas ignited and continued to burn for several hours, causing damage to one of the adjoining pipelines and scorching approximately eight acres of surrounding property. A prior corrective order, issued on Sept. 25, 2008, in connection with the Sept. 14, 2008, natural gas explosion near Appomattox, Virginia that destroyed two homes and seriously injured five people, was closed by PHMSA on Nov. 3, 2011. In other words, there has been only one month out of the most recent 45 in which Transco has not operated under a Corrective Action Order. On March 5, 2012 the Williams Partners subsidiary, Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co. LLC was fined $50,000 by PHMSA for failure to follow its own, internal policies related to controlling external corrosion in natural gas pipelines running through the New York City borough of Staten Island. 6. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. The proposed pipeline is a significant security risk, and a potential target for terrorists. Like all pipelines, this one is vulnerable to Stuxnet cyber attacks, which could disable necessary systems or remotely affect pressures within the pipeline, causing accidents, leaks or explosions. Airplanes leaving or approaching JFK airport could be affected by any explosion, fire, or terrorist actions associated with the pipeline. (continued)

13. Dave Publow 6/25/12- #3 (continued from previous comment) 7. It’s the wrong choice for New York’s energy future. Building new gas infrastructure wrongly invests in dirty fossil fuel when New York City can and should ramp up investment in clean sustainable energy infrastructure instead. For all the danger, cost, and environmental destruction of extraction and transport, the supply of gas will be short-lived, with recent studies projecting only 20% of earlier reserves, a mere 11-year supply. According to the peer reviewed 2010 Stanford University study, using technologies already available, the world can run solely on renewable energy by 2050. With this in mind, it is a poor investment to shackle ourselves to polluting methane and explosive pipelines. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight in America is sorely inadequate and slanted in support of industry’s interests rather than the expressed desires of American citizens. FERC is a federal agency mandated to speed implementation of energy infrastructure. As such, its review of pipeline projects has been limited to ensuring only that pipeline proposals meet current regulations for pipeline construction. These regulations do not adequately take into account the risks to the human and animal populations in the affected area once the pipeline has been built. FERC does not consider whether or not a particular pipeline is actually appropriate to the project area, only whether or not it meets guidelines which have been written to support industry‚Äôs interests, not those of citizens. This is evident in the fact that FERC has approved nearly 100% of applications presented to it. FERCs review process is compromised by the fact that FERC’s operating budget is supplied by the industry it is deemed to regulate. FERC’s review process is further compromised by the standard procedure whereby the project applicant pays for its own Environmental Impact Study. This clear conflict of interest is apparent in statements from prior EISs wherein FERC dismisses alternatives to the project, including the no-action alternative, on the grounds that it does not meet the objectives of the Applican (i.e., the pipeline builder). FERC has approved projects even in cases where the overwhelming proportion of public comment has been in opposition to the project, i.e., in the case of the Spectra Pipeline (docket CP56-11-000). FERC willfully and by design delegates the post-construction safety of people, animals and ecosystems to other agencies, such as the PHMSA, under the assumption that those agencies will offer protection once a pipeline is in operation;

experience has proven this is not the case. A federal investigation into the San Bruno explosion deemed it a failure of the entire system, with inadequate actions at every stage of the pipeline’s construction, inspection, maintenance, and emergency response. Before 2002, there was no federal regulation of pipelines at all. Nationwide, there are roughly 2.5 million miles of pipeline; of these, PHMSA has jurisdiction over just 174,000 miles of interstate lines. Just 7% of pipelines are subject to mandatory internal inspection. Of that 7%, inspection is required only once every 7 years. The number of auditors nationwide is inadequate, and they primarily review industry-supplied reports supplemented by occasional field inspections. PHMSA reports 800-900 annual field inspections, or roughly just 10 per inspector. A senate bill calling for 40 additional inspectors and doubling the maximum fine, introduced after the 2010 San Bruno explosion, died in session. Tighter regulations are unlikely to pass under the current Congress and those proposed offer scant additional protections for urban areas. The inadequacy and inaccuracy of pipeline maps nationwide has been well documented. Steel pipes, such as the type suggested for the Rockaway Lateral, corrode from moisture. When a pipeline loses thickness from corrosion, it is often de-rated, meaning that instead of replacing the damaged section, the pressure is lowered. The pressure had been lowered in the pipeline which blew up in San Bruno, CA. The principal means of detecting leaks is to search for desiccated grass and trees along the route, a method with obvious drawbacks in the underwater and paved urban areas this pipeline would traverse. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. Sincerely, Dave Publow 590 Parkside Ave., 2BW Brooklyn, NY 11226 14. David S. Lawrence, Esq. 6/25/12 I endorse the comment of Clare Donohue of Sane Energy Project, New York, NY.

In summary, we object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project. It represents an unacceptable adverse impact, and should not go forward. All sorts of immature unproven non-operational technologies are being proposed by large corporations that have an interest in their own profits and substantial capability to lobby our government and its agencies. They seek to proceed with neither responsibility for nor accountability to, the public interest, health safety nor welfare. Their proposals are defended on the backward reasoning that resulting damages have not been proven when in fact the safety (and proportionate benefits) of their proposals are what properly bear the burden of prior proof. In Europe, this latter common-sense idea is called the "precautionary principle," and is widely accepted and applied. Let's not proceed with a total lack of common sense on this side of the Atlantic. Natural gas is one good, though non-renewable and therefor temporary, source of energy. Use it, don't waste it. I have heard that most of the pipelined gas will actually be exported rather than used domestically and so the proposed project is just another way to subsidize corporate profits without advancing an agenda of solutions to domestic and sustainable energy problems and policies. The fact that it's intended to advance the reckless "fracking" process of natural gas extraction is another shortcoming of the proposed project that has been given too short shrift by insiders and complacent government reviewers. A cogent series of objections and reasons was provided in the comment of Ms. Donohue referenced in the opening paragraph above (her letter of June 24. 2012 to Ms. Kimberly Bose, Secretary FERC). Sincerely, David S. Lawrence, Esq. 135 Ashland Place, Apt. 5-d Brooklyn, NY 11201-3975. 15. Donna Knipp- supporter of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 June 24, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000

Dear Ms. Bose, As a supporter of Sane Energy Project and its network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains.

Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC.

The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. 16. Dr. Joan Hoffman of “Sane Energy Project” 6/24/12 Dear Ms. Bose, As an economist and environmentalist, I am concerned that we are ginorming our long run interests for short run gains. Our natural capital is critical to our future and we are endangering it as described below. Ihave listed only some concerns. thank you for pausi go to reflect beyond the world of soundbites! On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or bur more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010.

2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas

and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. 17. Edith Kantrowitz 6/24/12 The following comments are submitted with respect to the upcoming EIS for docket #PF09-8-000. The proposed pipeline is highly problematic for a number of reasons. (1) Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions, and siting another one right near a crowded area like the Kings Plaza Shopping Center is inviting trouble. Transco Williams does not have a good safety record, and is already operating under a federal Corrective Action Order in connection with a massive natural gas pipeline explosion in Alabama last year. Transco Williams’ lengthy record of safety violations is shown in the following link - http://www.naturalgaswatch.org/?p=1305. It should be remembered that on September 9, 2010, in San Bruno, California, a 30 inch gas pipeline exploded in flames, killing eight people. We do not want something like this to happen in Brooklyn. (2) Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. (3) The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. It should also be noted that even if new gas can be prevented from coming in to the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. (3) Incidental emissions are associated with gas metering stations, even under proper operations. The EIS must address what affect this will have on local air quality. (4) The proposed pipeline is a significant security risk, and a potential target for terrorists. It does not appear that any plans are being made to protect against this danger. Additionally, low flying airplanes leaving or approaching JFK airport could be affected by any explosion or fire associated with the pipeline. (5) The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply our stoves and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain at least 70 times as

much radioactivity as the gas from other sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. (6) This Marcellus gas is obtained by hydrofracking, which contaminates drinking water, creates air pollution, causes earthquakes, and leads to a host of other adverse and unacceptable effects on health, the environment, and local economies. (7) The construction operations for this pipeline cross restored wetlands, as well as bird and wildlife sanctuaries, and can be expected to be extremely disruptive for birds, aquatic life, and the existing reef. Some concerns in this regard include the following: (a) there is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere. (b) the artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route is a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. The EIS should therefore go into great detail about how the displaced sand during the digging operations will be prevented from covering and killing the reef, particularly given the strong currents in this area. (c) heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. (d) sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. (e) attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. UNLESS ALL OF THE ABOVE THESE CONCERNS CAN BE ADEQUATEDLY ADDRESED, I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROJECT HAS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. 18. Elaine Sperbeck 6/25/12 I'm asking you to oppose the Williams/transco Rockway lateral pipeline.this would cause much damage to the wetlands and harm people and animals in the area. Pipelines will corrode and leak. Toxic waste such as Radon can not be cleaned. Brooklyn can not be subject to this kind of construction. Please do what a concerned citizen wants and vote no for this pipeline. 19. Elizabeth Kelly- supporter of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose,

Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, I am one of the 3,694 supporters on whose behalf Clare Donahue has written so eloquently. I am copying her letter. She is tireless and knows about the dangers of pipelines inside out. Everyone, especially FERC employees, can learn greatly from her. 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results

could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC.

These are but some of the plethora of reasons to reject this pipeline. I am beseeching you to not be a tool of the gas industry, which only cares about profits. This fossil fuel is not the renewable energy future which we all needed yesterday. Think of future generations' rights to a livable planet before you push this paperwork. Thank you. Elizabeth Kelley, 91 Central Park West, NY 20. Emily Fano- supporter of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 June 24, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car

accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas.

21. Emily Genser of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/25/12 On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. 4. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. 5. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. 6. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. 7. It’s the wrong choice for New York‚Äôs energy future. We should instead be investing in sustainable energy that will never run out. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight in America is sorely inadequate and slanted in support of industry’s interests rather than the expressed desires of American citizens. I hope you take the above concerns into account. Thank you. 22. Evan Paraganos Why are gas pipelines a bad idea? Lets see........ They promote more fracking, which poisons water and air. They promote more energy usage which causes climate change and CO2 concentration. They leak gas and radon which causes cancer. They are explosive making them a very sweet terrorist target. So basically they suck really bad. We don't need them. Build a wind farm or a solar panel field instead.

Enough with the gas lobby running amuck and unchecked. Rememeber when the tobacco companies said more doctors smoke Camels then any other cigarette. Yea, that was bad too. 23. Arnold M. Frogel 6/25/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project for the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well founded. Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it's true that one's chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one's chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010.

2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. I anticipate that the proposed pipeline will supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, though some city officials claim that that decision has not yet been made. Common sense belies their claim. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in

Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City's gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens and the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. Arnold M. Frogel (212)206-8427 24. Gabriel Reichler of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/25/12 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While its true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries.

The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. 25. Gusti Bogok- Co- chair of Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter Gas Drilling Task Force 6/25/12 Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 June 25th, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000

Dear Ms. Bose, As a resident of New York City and Co- chair Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter Gas Drilling Task Force am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project for the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the many shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is justified: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in an average death rate of 1 every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns exceeding once a week. To site a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects residents and visitors to risks that far exceed the purported benefits. The standard for assessing the risk from pipelines such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the potential for severe damage in the event of an explosion. In other EISs, FERC has compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion as far less than the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains.

Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is insufficient time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only hoods for re-circulating the air (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC.

The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. 26. Iwona Hoffman- Floyd Bennett Field Gardener 6/25/12 To Whom It May Concern: I, Iwona Hoffman, resident of Brooklyn, NY and long time parkgoer, am submitting my comments regarding Williams/Transco and NPS plans to build, or more accurately, to conveniently hide a natural gas M&R Station (meter and regulating station) at Floyd Bennett Field, National Gateway Recreational Area, a national park located in NYC. The stated purpose of any national park in the US, including the NPS Gateway National Recreation Area which includes Floyd Bennett Field is "to preserve and protect for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations an area possessing outstanding natural and recreational features." It is absolutely unacceptable to bring a M&R Station and house it (or conveniently hide) in restored historic hangars. A natural gas M&R Station is an industrial facility and it has nothing at all to do with aviation history, nature or recreational use. Williams/Transco considered several different sites for putting a M&R Station. In 2009, in one of their documents, they described certain alternative sites for metering and regulating site were problematic for the project: "The construction of a meter and regulating station on any of theses sites would change the use of the property from recreational to industrial land use and be outside the stated purposes for NPS and NYCPR properties." Exactly! So why now they want to build a M&R Station on national park grounds, at Floyd Bennett Field? A M&R Station is dangerous, environmental hazard, probably more dangerous than the gas pipeline itself. It will not just measure the gas transferred from Williams/Transco pipeline to National Grid,. it will actually change the pressure, burn what should not be sent to consumers, and may be a significant source of methane emission. The primary losses from M&R stations include fugitive emissions and pneumatic emissions. Fugitive emissions are leakage from the sealed surfaces of valves, connections, pressure relief valves, and open-ended lines. (EPA studies) Depending on the design, these gas-operated pneumatic devices can bleed gas to the atmosphere continuously and/or when the regulator is activated (pressure regulator). There is also the issue of a gas pipeline radiating Infrasonic low frequency noise which e.g., in western CT is causing the ‚Äúhum.‚Äù FERC and gas companies admit to it and allow it, and refuse to address it, and in turn, subject tens of thousands to the harm of the problem. (In northern NJ the hum has been proven in Fairlawn, and many other areas.)

In addition, Williams/Transco has a history of serious natural gas pipeline safety violations, according to records obtained by NaturalGasWatch.org. (recent explosion in March 2012 in PA, and more). I'm not an environmentalists, and it's not just the environmentalists who worry about the plans to run the pipeline through the Rockaways and the National Gateway Recreational Area and to build a M&R Station at Floyd Bennett Field. Regular citizens -- residents in that area, parkgoers, gardeners, sailors, archers, bikers, etc., etc., are very much concerned about the NPS and Williams/Transco plans to built a meter and regulating station in one of the abandoned hangars at the Floyd Bennett Field. The station will be sitting literally next to the largest community gardens association in the nation (I garden there), next to the Aviator sports center, archery range (I practice archery there), next to the Marina (I sail with my friends from there), next to bikers and parkgoers (I bike there), and so on and on. Williams/Transco, and the NPS, are not telling people what a meter and regulating station is, and in fact, they make it sound like a benign building housing some pipes and meters. There is a group of people, regular folks, not just environmentalists, who are putting together their efforts, who are organizing to fight the project, at least to stop the NPS and Williams/Transco from putting a M&R Station on the grounds of FBF. It is wrong to bring any industry to a national park grounds. A M&R Station will be a health hazard, and environmental hazard, a safety hazard, and it will open door for other industries to put their foot in our national parks. Floyd Bennett Field is a national park. It is a unique place, with a long aviation history, an urban oasis on the edge of Brooklyn, a quiet place to grow veggies and flowers, to listen to birds sing, a heaven for a variety of birds and other creatures, a place to photograph birds, butterflies, dragonflies, etc., a place to practice archery, to bike, to fly kites and radio controlled planes, build model trains, explore the stars with telescope, sail boats, camp, fish and kayak. It is a place to rebuild airplanes from the W.W.II era, a place for adults and children, a place to hike and learn about our natural and historic environment. A M&R Station will introduce unacceptable levels of air pollution and noise, will drive away our wildlife. An accident could destroy everything we enjoy and worked so long and hard to create (gardens and wildlife habitat). The National Park system was established for the American people, not for any industry. Please keep industry out of our national parks, please keep Natural Gas M&R Station out of Floyd Bennett Field! I've already submitted a pdf file with 19 signatures. There are more people who collect signatures of those who oppose building of M&R Station at Floyd Bennett Field. Thank you.

Iwona Hoffman Brooklyn resident, Floyd Bennett Field gardener and parkgoer 27. Janna Passuntino 6/24/12 Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Pipeline regulation in the USA is sorely inadequate. FERC's operating budget is supplied by the industry it is regulating. A sure disaster. Enough with the pipelines that have a huge potential to destroy the environment. I'm tired of the safety of people, animals and the ecosystems being ignored. We need energy, no doubt, but must we demand that wind and solar be given the economic boost that will allow us all to continue to have a steady supply of energy without such destruction. 28. John Breitbart 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 June 24, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, As a New Yorker who loves the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay.

2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. 4. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. 5. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. 6. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. 7. It’s the wrong choice for New York‚Äôs energy future. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight in America is sorely inadequate and slanted in support of industry‚Äôs interests rather than the expressed desires of American citizens. Given the above reasons, Williams Transco should not be issued a permit to build this pipeline. The risks outweigh the benefits. As far as energy is concerned, methane does not need to be the primary energy source for this area that is so endowed with wind and sun. Sincerely, John Breitbart 255 West 95 St., #1A New York, NY 10025 29. John Miglietta 6/25/12 I am a resident of New York City and very familiar with the area targeted for the Rockaway Pipeline. This pipeline poses an unacceptable risk to both people and protected wildlife. It violates FERC's own guidelines for siting pipelines. The company that is proposing to build it is infamous for its numerous violations. It will bring into the metropolitan area shale gas whose extraction is highly controversial and a major health hazard both at point of extraction (proven instances of pollution of water and air) and the point of delivery (radon in the gas). s

I want a New York run on clean energy--wind, water and solar--not on polluting shale gas! Thank You, John Miglietta New York, NY Judith K. Canepa, member of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 June 24, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Dear Ms. Bose, As a member of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, AND as an advocate who works with residents of group homes up and down the Rockaway Peninsula, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, the shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, and the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. The natural gas pipelines thus far constructed across the country have been exploding at an alarming rate. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. Indeed, Jamaica Bay is New York's only national park. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. 4. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York,

Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. 5. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. 6. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. 7. It’s the wrong choice for New York’s energy future. We are situated to take advantage of wind, solar, tidal and other forms of renewable energy. Natural gas will take us backwards, continuing the use of fossil fuels and driving up the carbon concentration in the atmosphere, already beyond the safe limit according to James Hansen of Goddard/NASA. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight in America is sorely inadequate and slanted in support of industry‚Äôs interests rather than the expressed desires of American citizens. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. 30. Judy Hoffman 6/25/12 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While its true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010.

2. The proposed pipeline2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been

estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City‚Äôs gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. Additionally, the problem of radioactive agents plating out on the sides of pipelines from gas in transit, causing hot pipes‚creates another environmental and disposal risk. No official health impact study has ever been done to document either the current radon level at point of delivery, the actual state of ventilation available in actual city kitchens, nor the cumulative effects of exposure to radon over a lifetime of residential gas appliance use. 31. K. Coffee of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/24/12 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay.‚Ä®Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of

proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk.‚Ä®‚Ä¢ Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains.‚Ä®‚Ä¢ Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts.There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. ‚Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation.

3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level.‚Ä®‚Ä¢ Additionally, the problem of radioactive agents plating out on the sides of pipelines from gas in transit, causing hot pipes creates another environmental and disposal risk. No official health impact study has ever been done to document. 32. Karen Glauber 6/25/12 I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for

deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas.

Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. Additionally, the problem of radioactive agents plating out on the sides of pipelines from gas in transit, causing hot pipes creates another environmental and disposal risk. No official health impact study has ever been done to document either the current radon level at point of delivery, the actual state of ventilation available in actual city kitchens, nor the cumulative effects of exposure to radon over a lifetime of residential gas appliances. 33. Kim N. Felter 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A

Washington, DC 20426 June 24, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. 4. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. 5. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. 6. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. 7. It’s the wrong choice for New York‚Äôs energy future. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight in America is sorely inadequate and slanted in support of industry’s interests rather than the expressed desires of American citizens. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, PUBLIC HEALTH RISK IN A VERY HIGHLY POPULATED AREA AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. Sincerely, Kim Felter 34. Linda DiGusta of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/24/12

Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 June 24, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral. Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not

appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane

Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. 35. Lisa Harrison 6/22/12 The job of government is to protect the public from the robber barons who want to destroy our clean water, air, and newly restored, delicate wetlands for personal profit. If the Rockaway pipeline is allowed to move forward, our government is an abysmal failure! 36. Lise Brenner 6/25/12 Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 June 25, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded

Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. Pipeline explosions have destroyed entire urban areas, blown up dozens of buildings, injured or killed multitudes of people, and left craters 4 stories deep (ie the results of the pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure in San Bruno, California 2010). 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. These are unique urban wildlife habitats, one of the great assets of New York City and the Eastern seaboard. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers

utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. these are only 2 of myriad potential problems with this (or any other) pipeline. Putting the largest urban center in the United States at risk is not an acceptable option--putting ANY population center at risk is not an acceptable option. Gas pipelines, in fact, are not acceptable options. Thank you Lise Brenner 231 Jackson Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 37. Liza Chiu 6/25/12 I believe as Sane Energy Project does, that this proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project should not go forward based on the endangerment to public health and safety and irreparable damage to the environment and local ecology. As a citizen of NYC, and at large the world, I disagree with and denounce any activity that supports the pursuit of money over any logical, perceivable gain and benefit to LIFE. I would rather see our government support a policy to conserve energy and resource (of which there are dwindling unreplenishable supplies) than push through a development that has not been proven to be safe in the pursuit of easy energy. I'm willing to support this if the board and supporters who pushed this project through (and all their family, friends, and loved ones)are willing to live on the very lands where this project will pass through. I have copied & pasted a summary of the letter that Sane Energy Project has sent to Ms. Bose below, to further elaborate on the concerns I have. 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. 4. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the

Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. 5. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. 6. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. 7. It’s the wrong choice for New York’s energy future. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight in America is sorely inadequate and slanted in support of industry’s nterests rather than the expressed desires of American citizens. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. 38. Lois Pinetree- representing 65 people who signed a petition against the pipeline. 6/25/12 KEEP the GAS INDUSTRY OUT OF OUR NATIONAL PARK! Floyd Bennett Field‚Äîan urban oasis on the edge of Brooklyn, serving the people of New York City‚Äîour treasure in the harbor. New York‚Äôs first municipal air field, the cradle of aviation where Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and others pioneered historic flights, highlighted at the newly renovated Ryan Visitor Center. A place to re-build airplanes from the World War II era with Historic Aircraft Restoration Project. A place to grow vegetables and flowers while listening to birds sing from the fence posts at Floyd Bennett Garden Association, the oldest and largest community garden in the U.S. A haven for a variety of birds and other creatures who nest in the Grasslands as well as the two acre Wildlife Habitat‚Äîan area designed and planted solely by community volunteers. A unique site to photograph birds, butterflies, snakes, dragonflies, hummingbird moths, plants and flowers. A place to keep beehives so that our pollinator friends may do their work so vital to our planet. A place to practice archery, bike, wind-glide, play cricket, fly kites and radio-control planes, build model trains, explore the stars with telescopes, sail boats from the Marina, camp, fish and kayak on Jamaica Bay. A place to exercise or ice skate at Aviator Sports Center.

A place where groups of children come to camp and experience nature at Ecology Village, many for the first time. A place to hike and learn about our natural and historic environment with National Park Service rangers, the Audubon Society, the American Littoral Society. Or‚ a place to build a gas metering plant? Williams Transco is planning to install such a plant in two historic airplane hangars directly adjacent to our Community Gardens, Wildlife Habitat and beekeeping area. This would bring unacceptable levels of noise from heating/cooling systems and pollution from the burning of methane gas, driving away birds, bees and wildlife, polluting our garden soil and the fresh air we now enjoy. An accident could destroy everything we have worked so long and hard to create, and several accidents have already occurred in March 2012 at a Williams gas plant in Pennsylvania, at Williams pipelines in Alabama 2011 and Virginia 2008. Williams Transco is proceeding by setting up equipment and fences before even filing an Environmental Impact Statement. The National Park System was established for the American people, NOT for industry! We hereby petition FERC, Williams Transco, the National Parks Service and our elected officials to halt all construction of a gas metering station on the grounds of Floyd Bennett Field. Note: This petition has been signed by 65 people thus far. The names and signatures are being submitted via Efile, since I was unable to attach them with Ecomment. Thank you, Lois Pinetree June 25, 2012 39. Lyna Hinkel on behalf of “350.orgNYC.” 6/24/12 On behalf of 350.orgNYC, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen,

boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts.

There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. 3. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. Transco Williams is currently operating under a federal Corrective Action Order, issued in December of 2011 in connection with a massive natural gas pipeline explosion in Alabama. That explosion, On December 3, 2011, created a large crater and propelled a 47- foot, 3-inch piece of buried pipe more than 200 feet away. The releasing gas ignited and continued to burn for several hours, causing damage to one of the adjoining pipelines and scorching approximately eight acres of surrounding property. On March 5, 2012 the Williams Partners subsidiary, Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co. LLC was fined $50,000 by PHMSA for failure to follow its own, internal policies related to controlling external corrosion in natural gas pipelines running through the New York City borough of Staten Island. 4. It’s the wrong choice for New York’s energy future. Building new gas infrastructure wrongly invests in dirty fossil fuel when New York City can and should ramp up investment in clean sustainable energy infrastructure instead. For all the danger, cost, and environmental destruction of extraction and transport, the supply of gas will be short-lived, with recent studies projecting only 20% of earlier reserves, a mere 11-year supply. According to the peer reviewed 2010 Stanford University study, using technologies already available, the world can run solely on renewable energy by 2050. With this in mind, it is a poor investment to shackle ourselves to polluting methane and explosive pipelines. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. Sincerely, Lyna Hinkel 201 W 80th St New York, NY 10024

40. Marion Stein of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/24/12 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results

could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it couldend up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC.

The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. Additionally, the problem of radioactive agents plating out on the sides of pipelines from gas in transit, causing hot pipes, creates another environmental and disposal risk. No official health impact study has ever been done to document either the current radon level at point of delivery, the actual state of ventilation available in actual city kitchens. 41. Mark Pezzati I am writing to voice my opposition to the construction of the proposed 3.17-mile, 26-inch "Rockaway Lateral" consisting of 2.79 miles of offshore pipeline and 0.38 miles of onshore pipeline. While it appears that the proposed route does for the most part avoid residential areas I am concerned that it would severely impact sensitive environmental areas as well as endanger those who use this high-traffic recreation area. The majority of the onshore portion of the pipeline route is located within the Gateway National Recreation Area which is prime habitat for an enormous number of migratory birds which rely on this area while making passage up and down the eastern seaboard during the spring and fall. This sensitive habitat is no place for either the disruptive process of installation or the dangers which a high pressure 26-inch gas pipeline would bring. Because of the Williams Company's dismal track record in regards to pipeline accidents and safely concerns it makes no sense to allow the company access to this environmentally sensitive area. Beyond the wildlife concerns mentioned above I am also concerned that this proposed route passes through high-traffic recreation areas used by millions of New Yorkers during the summer months. Not only would the route pass beneath a pitch-and-putt golf course located within the Jacob Riis Park, but it would also run near Fort Tilden to the west and a parking lot within Jacob Riis Park to the east. These areas are popular with New York City residents who flock here for swimming at the beaches as well as a multitude of outdoor activities year round. Installing a 26-inch gas pipeline in this location is a recipe for disaster considering the wide swath which a pipeline explosion would have for the millions people who use the area. This project as it now stands does not appear to address the issues mentioned above. Because of this I believe that FERC should deny the Williams Company a permit to proceed with these plans if they an application file to do so.

42. Martha Cameron and Charlotte Phillips on behalf of “Brooklyn for Peace,” a network of 6,000 supporters. 6/25/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 June 24, 2012 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Brooklyn For Peace and our network of 6,000 supporters, we are writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project, for the following reasons: As documented in the excellent letter submitted to the Commission by Clare Donohue of the Sane Energy Project, a letter that our organization endorses in its entirety, the proposed pipeline, which will carry natural gas, including fracked gas from the Marcellus Shale, is a direct public health and safety threat to the residents of the area immediately around the pipeline, to New York City residents as a whole, and to the people living in the area from which the fracked gas is drawn. It is also a direct threat to a precious wetlands area precious because wetlands, which act as nurseries to marine life and sanctuaries to many bird species, are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate. Oversight of pipelines and private energy corporations is very poor in this country, as evidenced by highly publicized spills such as the BP blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, the 19,000 barrels of dilbit that leaked into the Kalamazoo in 2010, the 40,000 gallons of oil that went into Montana’s Yellowstone River last summer, or the Suncor leak into the South Platte River last November that has left high concentrations of benzene in Denver’s drinking water. As Kate Sheppard notes in Mother Jones: ‚ÄúThe federal government has 88 inspectors overseeing 2.3 million miles of gas and oil pipelines. Between 2000 and 2009, there were 2,800 pipeline accidents, causing 160 deaths and more than $3.2 billion in damages. Since then we have added another 541 accidents, 34 deaths, and $46 million in damages and 12 more inspectors. But the main reason to oppose the Williams/Transco pipeline is this: building infrastructure for the fossil fuel industry promotes climate change and undermines efforts to transition to renewable energy.

Climate change is an existential threat to every living being on the planet. There is no question in the scientific community that climate change is caused by human activity, in particular the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels. And all industry hype to the contrary, natural gas is not clean energy. It is a fossil fuel, one that releases methane into the atmosphere, a greenhouse gas that is 21 times more potent than CO2. Furthermore, the total carbon footprint of fracked gas, including the truck traffic involved in transporting frack sand from Ohio, carrying wastewater to (totally inadequate) treatment facilities, etc., is even greater than the carbon footprint of dirty coal. We can no longer afford to pretend that climate change is not happening. As reported just yesterday in the New York Times, the U.S. Geological Survey has found that sea levels are rising on the U.S. East Coast three times faster than the global average. We are facing a planetary emergency. Yet instead of protecting the people and making every effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, our government is instead promoting the interests of a private industry that is awash in profits and subsidies. Martha Cameron Climate Action Committee, Brooklyn For Peace Charlotte Phillips, M.D. Chair, Brooklyn For Peace 43. Maryl Mendillo of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/25/12 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for

deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas.

Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by SaneEnergy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. 44. Michele Fox 6/24/12 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the

area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas.

Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by Sane Energy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen’s Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. Thank you, Michele Fox 45. Myra Malkin 6/25/12 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 This is a shockingly risky and utterly irresponsible project that is a threat to public health and safety. The area involved is densely populated and heavily used, full of homes, stores, businesses, and recreational sites, not to mention wetlands and bird sanctuaries. We know that gas pipelines are associated with leaks and explosions , that means deaths, injuries, burns. The pipeline will be a target for terrorists; it will be vulnerable to cyber attacks. There will be danger from radon. The risks far outweigh the supposed benefits. I hope you have read the comments which note that, although, one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents

normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010. Moreover, the pipeline builder has a terrible safety record. It is in this to make money; its indifference to public safety is clear. Since December, 2011, it has been operating under a federal Corrective Action order, because of a huge pipeline explosion in Alabama that damaged eight acres of property. Before that, it was operating under another Corrective Action order because of a Virginia explosion. And let’s be realistic: the regulation of pipelines in this country is utterly inadequate; the industry has succeeding in co-opting the regulatory agencies. A federal investigation into the San Bruno explosion deemed it a failure of the entire system with inadequate actions at every stage of the pipeline’s construction, inspection, maintenance, and emergency response. This project is appallingly dangerous, and should be opposed. 46. National Parks Conservation Association 6/24/12

Reference FERC Project # PF09-8-000 Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street NE, Room 1A Washington D.C. 20426 Secretary Rose, The National Parks Conservation Association supports the Rockaway Delivery Lateral Project, however we are particularly concerned about one aspect; the location of the proposed Metering & Regulating Facility. In sum, we recognize the entire project is, for the most part, simply the expansion of a pipeline already under Flatbush Avenue, and that in completing the project significant gains will be made with respect to cleaning up the region’s air. We understand that in connecting Transco’s offshore lateral pipeline to National Grid’s distribution system in southern Brooklyn, the project will advance the region’s clean energy goals by delivering up to 647 thousand dekatherms per day (MDth/d) of natural gas (including 100 MDth/d of new incremental supply). The resulting increase in the availability of cheaper, cleaner-burning, and domestically-produced natural gas will not only decrease our country’s dependence on foreign

oil, and regionally it will advance the 2009 New York State Energy Plan and New York City’s PlaNYC 2030 goals. From what we know at this time, we also believe that this project will have a minimal impact on the land and water resources because it will be conducted primarily by expanding an existing natural gas pipeline currently under Flatbush Avenue, and even where the connection will cross Far Rockaway, it will do so predominantly under an existing NYC street. NPCA is however very concerned about, an objects to, the placement of the Metering & Regulating Facility in one of the historic hangers in Floyd Bennett Field (FBF) within Gateway National Recreation Area. We strongly believe that instead, the Metering Station be placed on another site within FBF, one that is already a hard surface, but away from “Hanger Row”. Furthermore, we believe any mitigation funds, lease fees, or other similar support tied to this effort, should instead be used to restore the remaining four hangers in the two southern-most buildings for the use of the public. In this light, we direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to read The Path Forward a public document that reflects these sentiments and was the culmination of a major effort to capture the publics’ thoughts on the future of Floyd Bennett Field. A copy may be found at: http://www.rpa.org/2010/04/envisioning-gateway-floyd-bennett-field-and-beyond.html In conclusion, we hope that this project will continue as has been planned, with the exception of the location of Metering Station as discussed above. In addition, NPCA would like to be considered an Intervenor and would hope to be so included in the process at the appropriate time.

Sincerely yours, 47. Nina Sweeny 6/14/12 This is absolutely disgusting. Our oceans are getting more and more polluted, and to do something like this is one of the most shameful things you can do to our waters and our areas. Rockaway is finally hitting a resurgence, and to do something like this would potentially harm or destroy so much of our progress.

I'm from West Virginia originally, and my mother still lives there. When I visit, the amount of gas being drilled is appalling. Roads that used to be pretty and peaceful, now have lumbering trucks at all hours of the day and night. Transient workers set up trailers and campers in lovely residential areas. The land is being blown up and our water supplies endangered. DO NOT BRING THIS MESS TO ROCKAWAY OR JAMAICA BAY. This plan has so much less to do with providing energy, and more to do with finding more money for the gas companies, and the lobbyists and politicians that feed off of them. You would in effect be asking everyone in our area to accept a dirtier, more polluted way of life. Shame on anyone that supports this travesty. 48. Pam Katz of “Sane Energy Project.” 6/24/12 Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project and our network of 3,694 supporters, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. Siting a high-pressure, large diameter pipeline such as this in a densely populated urban area, which includes the crowded Kings Plaza Shopping Center, is inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The standard for deciding the risk from a pipeline such as this should not be the percentage of pipelines that explode, but the impact of the damage should it explode. In other EISs, FERC has positively compared the chances of dying from a pipeline explosion to the chances of dying in a car accident. While it’s true that one’s chances of dying in a car accident are quite high compared with one’s chances of dying in a pipeline explosion, car accidents normally do not destroy entire urban areas, blow up dozens of buildings, injure or kill multitudes of people, or leave a crater 4 stories deep, as a pipeline explosion of comparable size and pressure did in San Bruno, California in 2010.

2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef. Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been

estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by SaneEnergy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into the kitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. 49. Phyllis Rosenblatt Re: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket : PF09-87-000. I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project for the following reasons; 1- The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Ave. and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Pipeline explosions are a statistical reality and as such make this plan equal to a terrorist attack. This is not only not acceptable, it is bewildering why it is being pursued as a fuel option. 2.The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. There is no safe level for radon. Period. 4. The pipeline line is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracking. 5. There is a major set of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. 6. The security risk of this proposed pipeline makes terrorists look like agents of the builders. Or the builders themselves.

7. Without question, it is the wrong choice for New York's energy future. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight disregards the expressed desires of American citizens and slants in favor of support for the industry's interests rather than health of anyone except those who think they can breathe money and don't think about any future whatsoever. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AND UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE INPACT AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. Sincerely, Phyllis Rosenblatt 50. Rayda Vega 6/25/12 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Docket: PF09-8-000 June 25, 2012 1The Rockaway Lateral pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. The proposed pipeline will not bring clean energy to New York City. This pipeline would bring fracked Marcellus shale gas to market. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. The proposed pipeline is a significant security risk, and a potential target for terrorists. • Like all pipelines, this one is vulnerable to Stuxnet cyber attacks, which could disable necessary systems or remotely affect pressures within the

pipeline, causing accidents, leaks or explosions. ‚Ä¢ Airplanes leaving or approaching JFK airport could be affected by any explosion, fire, or terrorist actions associated with the pipeline. Rayda Vega 315 West 57th Street NYC 10019 51. Regina Avraham 6/24/12 This is unbelievable! After all the exposure by environmental experts about the dangers to water, soil, air and health, the gas companies still continue to get politicians to agree to their greedy ventures. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as wel as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. Please watch Josh Fox's documentaries. Please read the conclusions of experts who KNOW what is happening in other parts of the country where people are dying. Don't close your eyes to facts that are being distorted and hidden by the same PR company that gave us 'healthy' cigarettes, and are no promoting 'clean' gas extraction. Please. Please. Think. 52. Ryan Enschede 6/25/12 I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons:

1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. 4. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale, including upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and other areas, due to the inevitability that it will increase the demand for hydrofracturing. 5. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. 6. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. 7. It’s the wrong choice for New York‚Äôs energy future. 8. Pipeline regulation and oversight in America is sorely inadequate and slanted in support of industry’s interests rather than the expressed desires of American citizens. GIVEN THE ABOVE CONCERNS, THIS PROJECT PRESENTS AN UNACCEPTABLE ADVERSE IMPACT, AND SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. 53. Sara Cohn 6/25/12 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Dear Ms. Bose, I am writing as a brooklyn resident and long time NY resident, who is extremely concerned about the proposed methane pipeline. Jacob Riis is a pristine escape to many New yorkers! please please ! support your constituents right to a beautiful home, we can find better ways to solve the energy solutions. Please see below for a much more detailed description of why this pipeline does not weight well when comparing cost and benefit to NYC. thank you so much for your time!

Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project on the basis of the following reasons: 1. The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. Fear of an explosion from this pipeline is well placed: Nationwide, pipeline accidents result in, on average, a death every 3 weeks, and injuries or burns more than once a week. 2. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. The pipe would traverse delicate underwater and wetland areas, bird sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary that has only recently been restored. Millions of dollars were spent to restore this area. The construction of this pipeline, as well as a potential explosion and emissions from its daily operations, put all of that at risk. Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires. Hydrants there are relatively few, and many of the existing ones have been problematic. It does not appear that there are adequate resources to deal with the potential for fires caused by introducing a massive gas line into this area. The metering station proposed will be remotely controlled from Texas. If there is a brush fire or an explosion and the gas shutoff from Texas does not work, the results could be disastrous. Even if new gas can be prevented from coming into the metering station in the event of a fire, the gas that is already in the station remains. Sediments stirred up by these construction operations may obstruct gills and filter-feeding structures of fishes and sedentary invertebrates. The artificial reef near the proposed pipeline route has become a very sensitive ecological area, which is critical not only to marine life, but also to the local economy. Many charter boats and commercial party boats depend on this area, so any damage to the reef will have economic impacts as well as environmental impacts. There is no guarantee where the large amount of sand that will be blown out from the sea bottom to form a shallow trench will be carried. Given the currents, it will probably move to the west, but if a strong storm comes up, it could end up anywhere, including on the reef.

Heavy metals whose existence near the proposed pipeline route have been documented, including arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and mercury, may be disturbed from their current locations beneath the ocean floor during these trenching operations, and may contaminate the reef and adjacent areas. Attempts to document existing marine organisms have been inadequate, and should be repeated during the summer months, when marine life is at its peak, by divers utilizing GPS positioning to ensure full documentation. 3. The likelihood that Radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is anticipated to supply NYC appliances and boilers with gas from the Marcellus Shale, which is highly radioactive. Marcellus shale gas has been estimated to contain up to 70 times as much radon as the gas from sources in Texas and Louisiana which currently provide most of the supply for New York City’s gas. The risk of higher radon levels is increased by the proximity of the Marcellus to NYC, as there is not time for significant radioactive decay to occur within the small number of hours (approximately 10) gas would be delivered. * There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The likelihood of inhaling radon while cooking or doing laundry is increased by the small size of NYC kitchens, the typical lack of windows or vents connected to the outside. By testimony previously provided to FERC by SaneEnergy Project, the majority of NYC kitchens have only a recirculating hood (which blows fumes back into thekitchen) or a passive wall vent, many of which have been disabled. NYC building code disallows through-the-wall venting in the majority of situations for older building stock, which is the majority of construction in NYC. The actionable level of indoor radon is 4 picocuries per liter. A Citizen‚Äôs Radon Test performed on behalf of Sane Energy Project in the winter of early 2012 showed current indoor radon levels mostly below the actionable level. Additionally, the problem of radioactive agents plating out on the sides of pipelines from gas in transit, causing hot pipes‚creates another environmental and disposal risk. 54. Sharon Shoenfeld 6/24/12 To Whom It May Concern:

I am very much opposed to the proposed gas pipeline. It would bring gas from the Marcellus Shale. Marcellus Shale gas is radioactive. It has been estimated

to contain at least 70 times as much radioactivity as the gas from other sources which currently provide most of the supply for New York City, and this gas comes from fracking which is a horrifyingly damaging and dangerous practice. In addition Tranco Williams has a poor safety record, and it is dangerous to put a gas pipeline near a crowded area like Kings Plaza. And Floyd Bennett Field has a history of fires, including brush fires, and there are few hydrants there and many of the existing ones are problematic. Thank you, Sharon Shoenfeld 2481 West First Street, 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11223 55. Marion Stein 6/25/12- #2 I concur completely with the letter from the Sane Energy Project. Please add this to your records. Marion M. Stein 56. Stephanie Low 6/24/12 Dear Ms Bose, As a tax-payer and resident of New York City, I strenuously oppose the Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project for the following reasons: The pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents in the area, as well as the multitude of shoppers and businesses along Flatbush Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn, as well as the fishermen, boaters and visitors to the recreational areas of Jacob Riis Park, Floyd Bennett Field, Breezy Point, and the wetlands and harbor areas of Jamaica Bay. There is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. According to the Pipeline Safety Trust, a not-for-profit in Bellingham, WA, that promotes fuel transportation safety, "if you look at all the pipelines in the country, there's a significant incident‚ somewhere--about every other day. And someone ends up in the hospital or dead about every nine or 10 days."

Ms Bose, do not permit this pipeline in such a highly populated area. The risks are too great. Will you accept personal or agency responsibility for the potential deaths of any of our residents? I think not, but that, precisely, is what you are doing should you move forward with this permit. Do not go forward lightly; do not go forward with this ill-advised project at all. Most sincerely, Stephanie Low 57. Trish Gough 6/24/12 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street NE, Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 RE: Opposition to the Williams/Trasco Rockaway Lateral Dear Ms. Bose, On behalf of Sane Energy Project, I am writing to object to the proposed Williams/Transco Rockaway Lateral Project. This pipeline is a direct threat to the public health, safety, and property of residents of this area. Gas pipelines are subject to leaks and explosions. To have this pipeline located in such a densely populated area is wholly inappropriate and subjects the area to a risk out of proportion with the supposed benefits. The proposed pipeline threatens flourishing wetland areas and bird sanctuaries. Only recently has this wetlands been restored; a new pipeline would put this all at risk. It is very likely that radon levels in delivered gas will rise as a result of this pipeline. There is no safe level for inhaled radon, and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non smokers. The pipeline is a larger threat to the public health, safety, property values and economy of all regions of the Marcellus shale. It will not bring "clean" energy to New York City. It will bring fracked shale gas to market. The proposed pipeline is a security and terrorist risk. It's the wrong choice for New York's energy future.

Finally, there is a history of safety issues with the builder of this pipeline. Transco Williams is currently operating under a federal Corrective Action Order in connection with a massive natural gas pipeline explosion in Alabama. Given my stated concerns, this project presents an unacceptable adverse impact and SHOULD NOT GO FORWARD. Very truly yours, Trish Gough 432 East 120th Street 1E NY, NY 10029