Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, Cheyenne Connector, LLC, East Cheyenne Gas Storage, LLC; Critical Energy Reliability Link Project

A private landowner expresses opposition to the proposed pipeline easement due to inconsistent negotiations, frequent changes in company representation, and shifting project scopes. The commenter argues that the requested rights exceed typical standards and that the offered compensation is significantly below market value and previous payments for similar easements.

The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, representing over 100,000 member families in Colorado's agriculture community, expresses strong support for the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. They argue that the project is necessary to provide affordable and reliable energy to rural communities and appreciate the developer's commitment to minimizing impacts on farm and ranch lands.

The Teamsters National Pipeline Labor Management Cooperation Trust supports the construction of the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. They argue that their unionized workforce is highly skilled, drug-free, and specifically trained in environmental safety and pipeline construction.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) submitted comments regarding the Rockies Express Pipeline LLC - Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. While the agency expresses concerns about wildlife impacts, it supports the project by acknowledging the applicant's efforts to minimize impacts and providing specific recommendations for habitat protection, construction timing, and mitigation strategies.

The Colorado Competitive Council, a coalition of business leaders and economic development organizations, supports the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. They argue that the project will improve energy affordability and competitiveness in Colorado while creating thousands of jobs and generating significant tax revenue.

The East Central Council of Governments, a regional government body in Colorado, supports the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. They argue that the project will provide affordable and reliable energy to rural communities, create jobs, and generate tax revenue to fund essential services.

The commenter, identifying as a LIUNA Pipeliner, supports the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. They argue that using union labor ensures high-quality construction, safety, and environmental protection, while also creating well-paying jobs and lowering energy costs for residents and businesses.

The Colorado Livestock Association, representing the state's livestock and feedyard operators, supports the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. They argue that the project will help mitigate high energy costs that squeeze producer margins and contribute to consumer price inflation.

The Arapahoe County Open Spaces Department opposes the proposed pipeline route because it would negatively impact high-quality shortgrass prairie habitat, wildlife winter ranges, and cultural resources on the Bijou Basin Open Space property. They argue that the project would also disrupt active grazing operations and request that the developer pursue an alternative route to the west.