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Residents voice health and environmental concerns as Colleton council weighs letter of support for proposed natural-gas plant
Summary
Public commenters urged caution over a proposed natural-gas cogeneration plant and pipeline route; county staff said Santee Cooper and Dominion asked the county to provide a letter of support as those firms prepare filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Public comments at the Aug. 12 Colleton County Council meeting focused on a proposed natural-gas power plant and associated pipeline route, with residents raising environmental and safety concerns while other speakers urged the county to move forward and support the project.
Why it matters: County staff said regional utilities and project partners are preparing filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Council-level support or opposition may be considered by project proponents as they seek regulatory approvals; residents who live near the proposed site said they fear local impacts, while proponents argued the plant is necessary…
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