Onsite Environmental Review: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, Cheyenne Connector, LLC, East Cheyenne Gas Storage, LLC

Margina Pingenot, Director of the Arapahoe County Open Spaces Department, opposes the proposed pipeline route due to its significant impact on high-quality prairie habitat, mule deer and pronghorn winter ranges, and bald eagle concentration areas. The commenter also highlights the presence of burrowing owl nesting pairs within or near the proposed alignment.

The commenter opposes the proposed pipeline easement due to inconsistent negotiations, repeated changes in project scope, and inadequate compensation. They argue that the current offer fails to reflect current market values or the significant impact of the expanded easement on their property.

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Chad Franke, President of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, expresses strong support for the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. He argues that the project will provide affordable and reliable energy to rural communities and supports the developers' efforts to work with local fire departments and landowners.

The Teamsters National Pipeline Labor Management Cooperation Trust supports the construction of the Proposed Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. They argue that their trained, drug-free, and qualified union workforce ensures high safety standards, environmental protection, and economic benefits for the local community.

Mark Leslie, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, provides specific recommendations to minimize wildlife impacts for the Rockies Express Pipeline LLC project. The agency supports the project's progress but requests specific buffers, timing limitations, and mitigation strategies for various species and habitats.

Parker White, Director of the Colorado Competitive Council, writes to express strong support for the Rockies Express Pipeline LLC project. The organization argues that the project is a vital infrastructure investment that will improve energy reliability, create jobs, and generate tax revenue for the state of Colorado.

Candace Payne, Executive Director of the East Central Council of Local Governments, expresses support for the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. The organization argues that the project is necessary to provide affordable, reliable energy to rural Colorado and will create jobs and tax revenue for the region.

Lizeth Ballesteros, a LIUNA Pipeliner, supports the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. She argues that using skilled union labor ensures safe construction, high-quality environmental maintenance, and the creation of well-paying jobs with benefits.

Travis Grant, CEO of the Colorado Livestock Association, expresses support for the Critical Energy Reliability Link Project. He argues that the project will help manage energy costs for agricultural producers and strengthen the economic fabric of rural communities.