2016/01/04 RESOLUTION GBY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOC IN SUPPORT OF THE ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE PROJECT ero Harnett
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NORTH CAROLINA
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RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
IN SUPPORT OF THE ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline would provide central North Carolina with
unprecedented access to natural gas—a clean, efficient and economical fuel source for both homes and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed pipeline would pass just east of Harnett County, greatly increasing the
opportunity for our county to benefit from an expanded supply of the this important energy resource; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County is a dynamic, growing community in central North Carolina with more than
126,000 residents; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County is vigorously pursuing economic development efforts to attract new
businesses and provide more high-paying jobs for our citizens; and
WHEREAS. despite Harnett County's many attractive features, the current lack of access to natural gas
in many parts of the county poses a significant issue for many businesses considering expansion or
relocation; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County believes the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, by making natural gas more available
to central North Carolina, will substantially enhance our community's economic development and job
creation prospects; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline would also offer better access to reliable and economical
supplies of natural gas for the growing number of homeowners within Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, a recent ICF International study shows operation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline would
produce about$134 million in annual energy cost savings for North Carolina consumers, including those
in Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, construction of the pipeline would promote new economic activity and support the creation
of many job opportunities in North Carolina, including Harnett County;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett.
North Carolina hereby endorses construction and operation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. noting the
project would benefit the continued growth and development of our state and county, as well as the
protection of our environment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners respectfully requests the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, after its timely and thorough review of the project. to approve the
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 2016
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