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Any unauthorized entry by Sabal Trail will be treated as trespass by our client –Bill Langdale

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This is the response from Larry Rodgers’ attorney, Bill Langdale, to the eminent domain letter from Sabal Trail’s attorney. Larry referred to both of these letters on the Chris Beckham radio show this morning. -jsq

LANGDALE VALLOTTON, LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
1007 NORTH PATTERSON STREET
P. 0. BOX 1547
VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31603
TELEPHONE (229) 244~54OO
FACSIMILE (229) 244-0453

December 4, 2013

Via Overnight Delivery and US. First Class Mail

Matthew J. Calvert, Esq.
Hunton & Williams, LLP
Suite 4100
600 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30308-2216

RE:Larry Rodgers Investments, LLC’s Response to Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC’s (“Sabal Trail”) November 26, 2013 Survey Permission Request for Natural Gas Pipeline (the “Pipeline“), FERC Docket No. PF14-1-000, located on Tract No. 3219.000, Parcel Id. No. 0099 024 in Lowndes County, Georgia (the “Property”)

Dear Mr. Calvert,

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The undersigned and this law firm represent Larry Rodgers Investments, LLC (“Rodgers Investments”). We are in receipt of Sabal Trail’s November 26, 2013 letter referenced above (the “Request”) requesting to perform certain civil, environmental and cultural resource surveys on the Property. Rodgers Investments respectfully denies Sabal Trail’s request to enter the Property for the reasons set forth below.

Thank you for pointing us to O.C.G.A. § 22-3-88 which addresses the eminent domain rights of pipeline companies. We agree that the cases you cite in your letter provide the general rule of law with respect to survey rights of an entity vested with eminent domain authority. However, we disagree that Continue reading Any unauthorized entry by Sabal Trail will be treated as trespass by our client –Bill Langdale →

Eminent domain letter from Sabal Trail attorney

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This is the eminent domain letter from a Sabal Trail attorney that Larry Rodgers referred to just now on the Chris Beckham radio show. -jsq

HUNTON & WILLIAMS LLP
SUITE 4100
600 PEACHTREE STREET. N.E.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30308-2216

TEL 404 – 888 – 4000
FAX 404 – 888 – 4190

MATTHEW J. CALVERT
DIRECT DIAL: 404 – 888 – 4117
EMAIL: mcalvert@hunton.com

FILE NO: 69054.56

HUNTON&
WILLIAMS

November 26, 2013

Via Overnight Delivery and U.S. First Class Mail

Larry Rodgers Investments, LLC
3222 Country Club Road
Valdosta, GA 31605
Attn: Mr. Larry Rodgers

Survey Permission Request for Natural Gas Pipeline (the “Pipeline”),
FERC Docket No. PF 14-1-000, located on Tract No. 3219.000, Parcel Id. No. 0099 024
in Lowndes County, Georgia (the “Property”)

Dear Mr. Rodgers:

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This law firm represents Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC (“Sabal Trail”) regarding the Pipeline and its request to perform certain civil, environmental and cultural resource surveys on the Property. Sabal Trail previously has notified you of its legal right and need to enter the Property and received your consent to do so. Although you have recently rescinded your consent to the surveys, Continue reading Eminent domain letter from Sabal Trail attorney →

Where are the dates, locations, and times posted? –Our Santa Fe River to FERC

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Filed with FERC 26 November 2013:

Our Santa Fe River, Inc., not for profit 501(c)(3), Fort White, FL.

Many residents here in north central Florida do not know about the FERC meetings scheduled to take place starting next week. Aren’t they supposed to be posted in a newspaper in advance of the meeting dates? Residents here use the following publciations: Lake City Journal, Lake City Reporter, Suwannee Democrat, Gilchrist County Journal and Gainesville Sun. Where are the dates, locations and times posted?

How to comment with FERC.

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Sabal Trail is failing to inform the public –Sandra Jones to FERC

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Filed with FERC 26 November 2013:

Sandra Jones, Moultrie, GA.

Sabal Trails has planned the next open house meetings in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida concerning their proposed 36 inch pipeline during the very busy month of December.

In fact, the one planned for Colquitt County is to be held December 12th at 5 pm. This is the same time the traditional Christmas parade is to take place downtown Moultrie.

I am asking FERC to require Sabal Trails to reschedule this meeting and place an ad in the local newspaper to inform the public. Most of the citizens in Colquitt county are not aware of this project. Sabal Trails is failing to neet FERC’s requirements of informing the public of this very dangeruos pipeline.

How to comment with FERC.

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Please help us save our Precious lands, wetlands, watersheds –Kristofer Graham to FERC

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Filed with FERC 25 November 2013:

Kristofer Graham, Naylor, GA.

Kristofer Graham, I am concerned about the proposed Sabal Trail pipeline going though Lowndes County, Georgia. Because I fear it danger to our land environment and the people family’s that live near that natural gas pipeline route. Then I noticed the natural gas pipeline is going though many of our wetlands and our watersheds. Well that really concern me because they can destroy our natural resource, which that mean our Eco system is destroy like Continue reading Please help us save our Precious lands, wetlands, watersheds –Kristofer Graham to FERC →

It endangers wildlife and the safety of my children –Brian Peters to FERC

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Filed with FERC 25 November 2013:

Brian Peters, Lake Park, GA.

I am in protest of this pipeline because it endangers wildlife and the safety of my children if brought into Lowndes County. We formally protest this harassment of property owners rights!

How to comment with FERC.

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We already have 2 pipelines –Don Brotherton to FERC

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Filed with FERC 25 November 2013:

Don Brotherton, Valdosta, GA.

I am totally against this proposed project tentatively coming across our property. We already have 2 pipelines and a 3rd would totally devastate our property value not to mention the safety issues and concerns. Sabal should chose a less populated alternative route.

Continue reading We already have 2 pipelines –Don Brotherton to FERC →

Follow a route that utilizes public right of ways –Keren Wynn to FERC

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Filed with FERC 24 November 2013:

Keren Wynn, Valdosta, GA.

I understand the need for this pipeline, but I am very concerned about the associated safety risks and the negative impact it will have on private property owners in Lowndes and Brooks Counties. Our daughter’s best friend and her family are directly affected with the proposed pipeline being located just a few feet from their home. I have concerns for the safety of this family and for my daughter based on reports of numerous explosions of these types of pipelines in other areas. This pipeline will run through a rural area that is only served by volunteer fire departments that are not capable of handling this type of potential disaster. The focus for Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC is on profits and not for the safety or well being of residents of this area. The proposed route should not directly affect private land owners. This project should be required to follow a route that utilizes public right of ways. Thank you for your assistance.

How to comment with FERC.

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Respect the rights of citizens and landowners –Danielle Jordan to FERC

Alabama, FERC, Florida, Fracking, Georgia, Hazards, Health, Lowndes County, Safety, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Filed with FERC 24 November 2013:

Danielle Jordan, Valdosta, GA.

The proposal to build a natural gas pipeline by Sabal Trail/Spectra Energy is unnecessary and, undoubtedly, not in the best interest of the citizens living along its path. Not only will the construction of this pipeline create safety issues and devalue the property of affected landowners, it also serves as an extension of the fracking industry responsible for contaminated groundwater in drilling areas. The externalized costs of the natural gas industry are far too detrimental to public health for this to be considered when the potential for solar power in our region remains largely untapped.

Furthermore, natural gas has been marketed as Continue reading Respect the rights of citizens and landowners –Danielle Jordan to FERC →