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October 14, 2016

Secretary Kimberly D. Bose Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20426 Re: Docket No. PF17-_____-000 DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC Birdsboro Pipeline Project Request for Approval to Initiate the Pre-Filing Process Dear Secretary Bose:

Pursuant to Section 157.21(b) of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission),1 DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC (DTE or Applicant) hereby requests the Commission’s approval to initiate the pre-filing environmental review process for the proposed Birdsboro Pipeline Project (Project). DTE is proposing to construct approximately 14 miles of natural gas pipeline located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in order to transport natural gas from an interconnection with the Texas Eastern Transmission LP (Texas Eastern) interstate pipeline to a new gas-fired generating facility under construction in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania (Birdsboro Facility). The Project is designed to meet the needs of the Birdsboro Facility, and has a proposed in-service date of May 31, 2018.

DTE representatives met with Commission Staff on September 22, 2016 to discuss the Project

and DTE’s use of the FERC’s pre-filing environmental review process. DTE respectfully requests the Commission approve this request to initiate the pre-filing process on or before October 25, 2016. To support the request, DTE submits the following in compliance with Section 157.21(d) of the Commission’s regulations and Commission Staff’s guidance for initiating pre-filing review.

Project Overview

The Project consists of the installation of an approximately 14-mile-long, up to 16-inch-diameter pipeline from Texas Eastern’s mainline interstate pipeline in Berks County, Pennsylvania to the site of the Birdsboro Facility, a new natural gas electric generating facility to be located in the Borough of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. When complete, the Birdsboro Facility is expected to be capable of generating about 488 MW. The Birdsboro Facility is being developed by Birdsboro Power LLC (Birdsboro Power). The Project will be designed to meet the maximum allowable operating pressure of Texas Eastern’s mainline, which is 1,050 pounds per square inch gauge. The Project will provide for the transportation of approximately 79,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/day) of natural gas from Texas Eastern’s mainline to the Birdsboro Facility.

DTE has entered into a Precedent Agreement with its sole customer, Birdsboro Power, effective August 19, 2016 (Precedent Agreement) for the full capacity of the Project. Because the capacity of the Project is fully committed and DTE has not received any other expressions of interest from other potential shippers, DTE does not plan to solicit additional shippers for the Project nor hold an open season.

1 18 C.F.R. § 157.21(b) (2016).

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1. A description of the schedule desired for the project including the expected application filing date and the desired date for Commission approval.

The Precedent Agreement has a planned in-service for the Project of May 31, 2018. To complete the proposed Project and place the facilities into service by this date, DTE anticipates filing a certificate application for the Project under Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) in late April or early May 2017 and requests that the Commission issue an order approving the Project in December 2017.

Adhering to this proposed timeline will allow for receipt of any remaining applicable permits and

authorizations necessary in order to allow for full commencement of construction in the first quarter of 2018. Timely commencement of construction is critical to meet the Project proposed in-service date of May 31, 2018.

2. Explain why the project sponsor needs/wants to participate in the pre-filing process.

DTE is requesting authorization to use the pre-filing review process to provide the necessary environmental information to Commission Staff for review at the earliest possible time in order to expedite the processing of DTE’s certificate application. Use of the pre-filing process will benefit DTE, interested federal, state and local agencies, and other stakeholders by:

• Assisting in the development of initial information about the Project and identifying

affected parties; • Facilitating issue identification and resolution; • Providing a process that accommodates site visits, meetings with federal, state and local

agencies and stakeholders, participation in public information meetings and the examination of alternatives;

• Providing interested federal, state and local agencies and stakeholders with access to draft Environmental Resource Reports and other Project-related information;

• Minimizing the number of Commission Staff environmental data requests and subsequent filings;

• Maintaining a coordinated schedule for a thorough environmental impact review; and • Facilitating preparation of Environmental Resource Reports and other related documents.

3. Provide a detailed description of the Project, including location maps and plot plans to scale showing all major plant components.

The Project will consist of the following:

i. Project Route. The mainline route includes construction of approximately 14 miles of up to 16-inch-diameter pipeline that originates in Oley Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, and terminates near the Borough of Birdsboro, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Major water crossings include the Schuylkill River. The system is rated for a maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of 1,050 psig.

ii. Major Interconnects. The single receipt point for the Project is with Texas Eastern’s

pipeline. There are two proposed physical interconnections with Texas Eastern’s pipelines, which are looped in the same right-of-way in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The single delivery point is at the Birdsboro Facility in the Borough of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.



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iii. Additional mainline valves and appurtenant facilities will be described in detail in the draft Resource Reports for the Project. Please see Exhibit A for a Project Overview map depicting the Project location. Exhibit B contains maps identifying the current preferred route, which incorporates information gathered during document reviews, field work, and consultation and feedback already received from affected landowners, agencies, elected and public officials, and other interested stakeholders. These outreach efforts are discussed further in this letter and documented in Exhibit D.

In accordance with the Commission’s pre-filing process, DTE is committed to continuing to

review the route alignment with stakeholders. As DTE continues these ongoing efforts, any updates to these maps and relevant descriptions of alternatives will be submitted to the Commission in connection with submission of the relevant draft Resource Reports.

4. Provide a list of the relevant federal and state agencies in the project area with permitting requirements. The filing shall include a statement indicating:

(i) that those agencies are aware of the prospective applicant’s intention to use the pre-filing process;

(ii) whether the agencies have agreed to participate in the process;

(iii) how the applicant has accounted for agency schedules for issuance of federal

authorizations; and

(iv) when the applicant proposes to file with these agencies for their respective permits or other authorizations.

Federal, state and local agencies have been contacted by DTE or its agents starting in March 2016 regarding the Project to provide information about the Commission’s pre-filing environmental review procedures, to discuss the agencies’ respective permitting requirements, and to solicit the participation of federal, state and local agencies in the pre-filing review process. The table included as Exhibit C identifies and provides contact information for the relevant federal and state agencies with potential permitting requirements for the Project. The table also summarizes the results of DTE’s consultations with the affected agencies.

DTE has incorporated the agency-specific schedules for issuance of required authorizations into

its overall Project schedule and expects to receive these authorizations prior to the commencement of construction. DTE plans to file applications for applicable other federal and federally-delegated permits on or before the date it files the NGA Section 7(c) certificate application with the Commission.

Key agencies with which DTE is in the process of arranging meetings include the following: the

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS); the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) representing the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO); and the Delaware River Basin Commission. During the meetings, we have confirmed, or will confirm, their intention to participate in the DTE Pre-Filing Process. DTE expects to file for the required federal and federally-delegated permits on or before the date it files the NGA Section 7(c) certificate application.



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5. Detail regarding other interested persons and organizations that have been contacted about the Project.

DTE has identified stakeholders other than agencies and landowners, as listed in Exhibit D. Outreach efforts with these interested stakeholders are described below.

6. Detail regarding what work has been done already, i.e. landowner contacts, agency consultations, engineering, and route planning.

Landowner Contacts: The proposed Project will directly affect only approximately 29 landowners and 39 tracts. Initially, preliminary letters were sent to landowners in Oley Township informing them about the Project. Subsequently, all affected landowners were contacted directly about the Project and public meetings regarding the project were held in Oley Township and Berks County on April 12, 2016 and March 24, 2016, respectively.

To date, DTE has been granted survey permission by landowners on 39 tracts, which constitutes

100 percent of the proposed Project right-of-way needing to be surveyed. DTE will continue to engage landowners through individual discussions and site visits, as well as through the methods outlined in the Public Participation Plan attached hereto as Exhibit E.

DTE will also hold a public open house to introduce the project to host communities. The format

will be structured around information stations, complete with maps, displays and photographs. Community members and other interested stakeholders will be able to speak with, and ask questions of, company representatives and DTE’s contractors to learn about the various aspects of the project such as potential environmental impacts, safety, construction processes, project equipment, and other pertinent facts. The meeting will be held in an accessible public location.

Stakeholder Engagement: Since March 2016, DTE or its agents have conducted a number of

stakeholder activities, including briefings with federal, state, and local elected and appointed officials. Additionally, DTE will schedule public meetings with state and federal elected officials for the affected municipalities. DTE will continue these efforts, which are outlined more fully in the Public Participation Plan for the Project in Exhibit E.

Project Engineering and Route Planning: DTE has defined the facilities required to provide the

transportation services associated with the Project’s commitments. The facilities involve approximately 14 miles of new pipeline. Civil surveys are expected to commence in October of 2016 and are anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2017. The right-of-way workspace configurations will be refined based on input from landowners, agencies, officials, and other stakeholders, as well as information obtained from field surveys, and these activities will continue throughout the pre-filing process.

Contractor Engagement: DTE has self-performed many of the activities, including public

outreach, community relations, mechanical engineering, cost estimated and hydraulic modeling. Additionally, DTE has been working with the following contractors to perform various engineering and project studies and legal services:

1. White & Case LLP: legal counsel 2. TEK: assistance with public outreach and community relations; survey permission and

landowner relations 3. Dawood & GAI Consultants, Inc.: environmental survey and other route selection evaluation 4. Western Land Services: title research



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Biological Field Surveys: DTE has initiated consultation with FWS, PA Game Commission, PA

Fish & Boat Commission, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to identify federal and state listed threatened and endangered species crossed by the Project. DTE also obtained initial feedback from the applicable agencies about listed species that have been identified as potentially occurring in the vicinity of the Project facilities. The most notable listed species identified include the Indiana Bat, Bog Turtle and Eastern Redbelly Turtle. Surveys have been conducted for those species and agency coordination is ongoing. No impact to any threatened or endangered species is anticipated at this time.

DTE will coordinate with the appropriate agencies to discuss field surveys and protocols. DTE began wetland/waterbody and general habitat field surveys in April 2016. Surveys for sensitive species will be conducted in accordance with survey windows identified by the agencies. Based on the initial field survey work completed as of July 2016, approximately 100 percent of the proposed route’s 650-foot study corridor has been surveyed for wetland resources and general habitat.

A total of 29 wetland complexes and 26 waterbodies have been identified that may potentially be affected. These resources consist of only fresh water influenced systems. The Schuylkill River is a major waterbody crossing (i.e., greater than 100 feet). Cultural Resources Surveys: A desktop analysis has been completed for the Project using the online Pennsylvania’s Cultural Resources Geographical Information Systems (CRGIS) mapping system. Currently there are no known archeological sites that are located within the Project limits. Three historical resources have been identified in the Project area which includes Old Reading Railroad, the Oley Township Historic District, and the Henry Fisher House. DTE will produce a research design and survey strategy prior to field work that will be sent to interested Indian Tribes and the SHPO for review. DTE will coordinate appropriate field surveys with PHMC. DTE anticipates receiving PHMC reviews of survey reports for the Project in the spring of 2017.

7. Provide prospective third-party contractors from which the Commission staff may make a selection to assist in the preparation of the requisite NEPA document, or a proposal for the submission of an applicant-prepared draft Environmental Assessment as determined during the initial consultation.

DTE prepared a Request For Proposals (RFP) that is consistent with Commission Staff guidance2 and was reviewed by FERC staff. The RFP was distributed widely to prospective contractors. Exhibit F provides all of the proposals received in response to the RFP for the Commission’s consideration. DTE requests confidential treatment of the contractor proposals in Exhibit F because they contain commercially sensitive information.3 Exhibit F has been marked “CONTAINS PRIVILEGED INFORMATION – DO NOT RELEASE.” Questions relating to this request for confidential treatment may be submitted to Jane Rueger, whose contact information is provided below.

2 See Handbook for Using Third-Party Contractors to Prepare Environmental Documents for Natural Gas

Facilities and Hydropower Projects (Aug. 2016), available at https://www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/enviro/tpc/tpc-handbook.pdf.

3 18 C.F.R. §§ 380.12, 388.112 (2016).



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8. Acknowledge that a complete Environmental Report and complete application are still required at the time of filing.

DTE acknowledges that a complete Environmental Report and a complete application under Section 7 of the NGA are still required for the Project and will be submitted to the Commission.

9. Detail a Public Participation Plan, which identifies specific tools and actions to facilitate stakeholder communications and public information, including establishing a project website and a single point of contact.

DTE has developed a comprehensive Public Participation Plan that outlines a commitment to engage stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the Project. The DTE Public Participation Plan is provided as Exhibit E.

DTE appreciates the assistance of Commission staff in initiating the pre-filing process and

ensuring a thorough and timely review of the Project. DTE respectfully requests approval of this pre-filing request no later than October 25, 2016.

Should you have any inquiries concerning this request, please contact the undersigned.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jane E. Rueger Jane E. Rueger WHITE & CASE LLP 701 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel.: 1-202-626-6534 Email: [email protected] Counsel to DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC

cc: John M. Wood



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Exhibits List: Exhibit A - Project Overview Map Exhibit B - Route Maps Exhibit C - Chart of Anticipated Environmental Permits, Reviews, and Consultations Federal and State Environmental Agency Consultations Exhibit D - Stakeholder List State and Federal Officials, Local Officials, and Other Interested Parties Exhibit E - Public Participation Plan Exhibit F – Confidential Contractor Proposals


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EXHIBIT D STAKEHOLDER LIST

Birdsboro Outreach Log updated 10/12/2016

Stakeholder Contact Information Date Meeting Type Christian Leinbach, Chairman Berks County Commission

County of Berks Services Center, 13th Floor 633 Court Street Reading, PA 19601-4310 Phone: 610-478-6136 Ext 3 [email protected]

09/08/2016 08/31/2016

In-Person

Aaron Durso, Borough Manager Borough of Birdsboro

Borough of Birdsboro 202 East Main Street Birdsboro, PA 19508 Phone: 610-582-6030 [email protected]

09/29/2016 08/30/2016 09/15/2016 09/07/2016 09/02/2016

In-Person In-Person In-Person

Karen Kroll, Secretary / Treasurer Rockland Township

Rockland Township 41 Deysher Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 Phone: 610-682-6311 [email protected]

08/30/2016 In-Person

Troy Bingaman, Township Manager Amity Township

Amity Township 2004 Weavertown Road Douglassville, PA 19518 Phone: 610-689-6000 Ext 270


Tracy Nonamaker, Treasurer Amity Township



Shirley Moyer, Secretary Oley Township

Oley Township 1 Rose Virginia Oley, PA 19547 Phone: 610-987-3423 [email protected]


Mark Hoch, Chair of Supervisors Oley Township


09/15/2016 Email

Mark Hoch, Chair of Supervisors Oley Township





Shirley Moyer, Secretary Oley Township



Tami S. Hildebrand, Executive Director PA Dept. of Agriculture

PA Dept. of Agriculture Agricultural Center 1238 County Welfare Road, Suite 260 Leesport, PA 19533-9199 Phone 610.378.1844, Ext. 2541 Cell: 484.818.0845 [email protected]


Kimberly Fies, A.C.E. Program Technician PA Dept. of Agriculture

PA Dept. of Agriculture Agricultural Center 1238 County Welfare Road, Suite 260 Leesport, PA 19533-9199 610.378.1844 Ext. 2544 [email protected]


Congressman Ryan Costello (R-6)

Congressman Ryan Costello Wyomissing District Office 840 North Park Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 Phone: 610-376-7630

Congressman Pat Meehan (R-7)

Congressman Pat Meehan Amity Township Office 2004 Weaverton Road Douglassville, PA 19518

US Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) Senator Bob Casey Philadelphia District Office 2000 Market Street, Suite 610 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-405-9660

US Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) Senator Pat Toomey Philadelphia District Office 8 Penn Center 1628 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 1702 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-241-1090



State Senator Judith Schwank (D-11)

Senator Judith Schwank 201 George Street Suite 201 Reading, PA 19605 Phone: 610-1929-2151

10/11/2016 Contact w/staff

State Senator John Rafferty (R-44)

Senator John Rafferty Jr 2325 Pottstown Pike Pottstown, PA 19465 Phone: 610-469-8390

10/11/2016 Meeting w/staff

State Senator Bob Mensch (R-24)

Senator Bob Mensch 56 West Fourth Street, Floor 2 Red Hill, PA 18076 Phone: 215-541-2388

State Representative David Maloney Sr. (R-130)

Representative David Maloney 515 Old Swede Road Suite B2 Douglassville, PA 19518 Phone: 610-385-0704

10/11/2016 Meeting w/staff

State Representative Ryan MacKenzie (R-134)

Representative Ryan MacKenzie Lehigh Office Lower Macungie Township Admin. Bldg. 3402 Brookside Road Macungie, PA 18062 Phone: 610-965-9933

Public Meetings: Borough of Birdsboro Attendees: David Blank, President Borough of Birdsboro Aaron Durso, Borough Manager Borough of Birdsboro Joe Peterson, Mayor and Chair of Planning Commission Borough of Birdsboro Darrell Jenkins, Municipal Water & Sewer Consultant Thomas J. Gombar, Director Office of State Senator Judith Schwank (D-11)

Borough of Birdsboro 202 East Main Street Birdsboro, PA 19508

03/24/2016 Public Meeting



Amity Township Attendees: Troy Bingaman, Township Manager Amity Township Kim McGrath, Chairperson Board of Supervisors Amity Township Steve Loomis, Code Enforcement Officer Amity Township Kathie Benson, Planning Secretary Amity Township Alistar "Ali" Howell-Clarke, Public Works Manager Amity Township Pamela Kisch, Secretary Amity Township


03/31/2016 Public Meeting

Oley Fairgrounds Open Meeting

Oley Community Fairgrounds 26 Jefferson Street Oley, PA 19547

04/24/2016 Open Stakeholder Meeting


EXHIBIT E

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Birdsboro Pipeline Project Public Participation Plan

DTE Pipeline Company and its subsidiaries (Company) believe that an effective and successful outreach plan is a pre-requisite to establishing the conditions required and needed to develop a successful project. When communication between individuals and/or groups of individuals or organizations focuses on collaboratively conveying and sharing information, the result will most often lead to a mutually beneficial and satisfying relationship. As such the Company plans to share, collaborate and communicate with, listen to, and solicit feedback from any entity that could be affected by, or is interested in the planning, construction, and/or operation of our Birdsboro Pipeline (Project). We desire to include landowners; neighbors; concerned citizens; elected and non-elected representatives; federal, state, and local government officials; NGOs and local opinion and thought leaders.

The Birdsboro Pipeline Project Public Participation Program (Program) will include:

o collaborating with landowners and other stakeholders about the Project through early public notification and regular communication for the life of the Project;

o continually sharing accurate and timely information;

o using effective mediums and venues to communicate about the Project and its potential impacts;

o providing frequent and on-going opportunities for stakeholders to pose questions or concerns; and

o consideration of all input and providing feedback to stakeholders on how their input will, as appropriate, influence the Project.

o accountable for commitments made to stakeholders and will consider, address and, when feasible, incorporate their views, concerns, and expectations into Project plans

The Birdsboro outreach and project team (e.g., safety, land, environment, engineering, construction, operations, and public affairs), will be responsible for fully developing and implementing this Public Participation Program. The Program will include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

1) identifying stakeholders with whom the Company will communicate about itself, the proposed Project, and the potential impacts, if any, to the community and its citizens;

2) designating a single point of contact;

3) establishing a direct phone number; e-mail address; and physical mailing address; for the sole purpose of receiving communication from Project stakeholders;


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4) Engaging government officials and community leaders early to build understanding of the Project’s purpose, need, and benefits.; Provide updates as the Project progresses, plus an open invitation to all public meetings.

5) hosting open houses for landowners, elected officials, and other stakeholders;

6) Developing and sharing clear, accurate, and comprehensible information materials; and

7) Provisions for adequate notice for public open houses and supporting on-going outreach throughout the life of the Project;

Stakeholder Identification

The Project team has gathered stakeholder contact information for landowners; local, county, state, and federally elected officials and staff; business, community, and civic organizations; first responders; homeowner associations; other non-governmental organizations; and media.

Single Point of Contact

Kenneth Magyar will serve as the single point of contact for stakeholders wishing to contact the Company and/or the Birdsboro Project team. Additionally, the Company will publish a direct phone number, e-mail address, and physical mailing address for Mr. Magyar to facilitate and enhance communication between stakeholders and the Company and/or the Project team. The Company will establish a project-specific webpage on the DTE Company website in order to facilitate and enhance communication between stakeholders and the Project team. The Project team will respond to inquiries within 24 hours Monday through Friday and within 48 hours Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The combination of the following resources will help ensure information is accessible to all stakeholders:

Phone Number: 1-724-416-7263

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Mailing Address: 333 Technology Dr., Suite 109 Canonsburg, PA 15317

The Project team will remain updated on all relevant project and regulatory milestones and will be prepared to answer questions concerning the same to all stakeholders who inquire. Specifically, the Company will have the following information continually updated and available upon request:

• Project information

o Overview

o Proposed route location map

o Expected timeline


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• Meeting information

o News releases

o Open houses (dates and locations)

o Displays

o Other materials used at meetings

• Informational materials

o Fact Sheet

o Answers to frequently asked questions

o Public participation opportunities

o Regulatory process descriptions

o Pipeline safety

o Construction procedures

o A list of public repositories along the proposed route where all project-related information, including project maps, will be available for inspection

o Route selection process

o Other information of interest to stakeholders

o Project newsletters (as applicable)

o Project maps

• Contact information

o Project phone number

o E-mail address

o Physical mailing address

o Website

• FERC information

o Link to the FERC web site

o Project docket

o FERC landowner brochure


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o Environmental documents issued by FERC

Community Leader Outreach

The Company has identified community leaders, including local, regional, and federal officials, along the proposed route. The Company has completed one-on-one meetings with many of the elected officials, while others have received initial contact via letter, e-mail, and/or phone call to alert them to the proposed Project. The Company expects to complete in-person outreach meetings before the open house expected to be scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2016. The Company will identify and conduct outreach with other stakeholders, including first responders and community groups, throughout the FERC Pre-filing Process.

Responses to Requests from Federal and State Permitting Agencies

The Project team has identified the requisite federal and state agencies and has conducted initial stakeholder consultations with them. Additionally, the Company will respond to requests for information from these agencies in a timely manner, providing the most up-to-date and responsive information available. (Exhibit C of the Pre-Filing letter contains the list of agencies.)

Open Houses

The Company plans to host one open house in the Project area. FERC OEP staff will be invited to attend and participate in these open houses. The open house is expected to be held 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the fourth quarter of 2016. The open house will be formatted to encourage one-on-one communication with subject matter experts in the areas of safety, environment, land, construction, and operations. The open house will provide stakeholders the opportunity to gain insight about the Project, as well as share their concerns and offer input. Comments and other input from attendees will be documented. Project maps and informational materials will be distributed. Open house venue and time will be communicated in the following manner:

• Letter of invitation – landowners and property owners who abut either side of the proposed right-of-way will receive a letter of invitation after the Pre-Filing request is made, as will agency representatives, elected officials, and other community leaders;

• Advertisements in area newspapers that include the invitation and map;

• Advertisements will be published consecutively over the two weeks nearest the open

house;

• Fliers at area public libraries;

• Informational press release to local media outlets;

Feedback from participants will be documented and integrated, as may be appropriate, into the Project.

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From time to time, the Project team may elect to develop printed materials tailored to address specific stakeholders and/or specific topics important to stakeholders. In the event printed materials are developed, they will be available upon request at the open houses and any public meetings where the Company intends to communicate about the Project. Upon request, the Company may develop associated fact sheets and question-and-answer documents that, if appropriate, will be distributed through direct mail, as well as at the open houses, at individual meetings and by request. On occasion, correspondence regarding updates may be sent to landowners and stakeholders at appropriate Project milestones.

Ongoing Stakeholder Outreach

The Company will conduct proactive outreach throughout the Project with all interested stakeholders, including to landowners, media, elected and public officials, and other community leaders.

Documentation

The Project team will maintain a log of stakeholder outreach completed by the Company and/or its agents on behalf of the Project.


Document Content(s)

DTE Midstream Birdsboro Pre Filing App.PDF............................1-7

Exhibit A - ProjectLocationMap.PDF....................................8-8

Exhibit B - ProjectRouteMaps.PDF......................................9-12

Exhibit C - Chart of Permits.PDF......................................13-15

Exhibit D - Stakeholder List.PDF......................................16-19

Exhibit E Birdsboro Public Outreach Plan.PDF..........................20-24
