Cheatham County Generation Site EIS Scoping Report
Appendix C Summary of Scoping Comments
Tennessee Valley Authority
What will be the estimated costs of greenhouse gas mitigation measures required to bring the plant into compliance with federal orders/EPA guidelines that call for carbon pollution free energy grid by 2030? 2035? Natural gas is toxic, flammable, non-renewable, pollutes water and earth, causes greenhouse gas emissions, and is expensive to store and transport; Is there an alternative build for renewable energy that would not require mitigation? What is the average radius of gas leaks of similar equipment? How often do gas leaks occur on your already existing equipment? Can we assume it will be similar to builds in Cheatham county? Water sources are within how many miles of this site? What steps are planned to save the waterways from the inevitable leaking? Can we request community engagement persons to actually communicate with people in the area and answer questions and follow through with updating the public on matters involving this site? At the scoping, it was not a public forum, it was TVA workers explaining their goals, and that doesn’t seem fair; I would hope there would be input received from the community in a public forum; can we request an actual public forum discussion? Will leaks be addressed immediately? How can we ensure this? How would leaks affect local groundwater? Will you provide emission, noise, pollution, and traffic control? How so? What safety protocols are in place for residents if a fire occurs within the gas plant and batteries? Should additional insurance be recommended for these residents homes? Is this something that people can even prepare for? There’s already a lawsuit challenging TVA’s “backroom deals” signing contracts with pipeline companies before completing required reviews; TVA downplayed harms and costs of the planned gas plant; how can we ensure this doesn’t happen in Cheatham county? Is it too late? Is this the going to be part of the same pipeline? Does 13 equal 285? Do we live in a community that no longer wishes to be a safe haven for the biological community? Enough to revoke nearly 300 acres and replace it with a combustion turbine, battery energy storage system, and 12 mile natural gas pipeline, but keep a meager 13 acre pollinator garden as the only offer to residents? Is this pollinator garden in the vicinity of this plant? What good would this plot be in the event of a pipeline leak? How do these fossil fuels affect local wildlife and the pollinators you claim to be helping? Will there be subsidies for residents when electricity costs rise? If so, How much? If not, what are the direct improvements en lieu of electricity subsidies to residents who have the burden of higher electricity costs? I’m having a hard time seeing the rewards to this proposal; there is far greater risk. My concerns initially were that if a gas line leaks, it will be closer to my home and the waterways I am fond of exploring and learning from; I don’t like the idea of a gas pipeline going through Cheatham county (or anywhere people live); I don’t think it makes sense to go to natural gas before going to renewable energy, if that’s the actual goal per EPA requests; I think the creation of jobs would be great, but where will you be hiring these prospective employees from? Will they be local entities (TN vendors) or will you outsource this work? Can we trust you will use TN workers? Where did this land come from? What was it originally? How did TVA allocate the land and what is the land already zoned for? I urge you to pursue the “no action alternative;” maybe provide this land to future farmers or people who will perform as adequate stewards; Id like to see allotments provided to young adults as a way to further education with experiential learning; I’d like to see this land be returned to nature or preserved in a way that is conducive to generations to come; not harming the already exhausted ecosystem and tributaries of the Cumberland with even more wastewater; Cheatham county already has a lot of warehouses and boat manufacturers and a great big water heater company polluting the immediate environment already; I’d like to stop it there if at all possible; Thank you for your consideration.
TN Dept of Human Services Comment_001
6/22/2023
negative
Rachel
Schroeder
37015
I am writing in absolute opposition to anything to do with any kind of large industrial plant/site being built in one of the most picturesque portions of our county that is still home to farms that have been farmed by the same family over 2-5 generations. Another pride and joy of Cheatham County is Sycamore Creek. My Dad grew up on the banks of Sycamore Creek and I expect my toes were dipped in the water before I could walk. I am now 62 years old and have spent my lifetime fishing, canoeing, camping beside and swimming in the creek. Cheatham County doesn’t have much in the way of tourism EXCEPT the fact the Cumberland River, the Harpeth River and Sycamore Creek provide a lot of local activities for local folks, and also brings in visitors for day or weekend trips in or near our beautiful waterways. If this project will benefit Davidson County the most, put the thing IN Davidson County. Running some buried pipeline or easy to obscure pipeline is one thing, but putting a METHANE GAS plant with these huge turbines in this particular location is simply unconscionable. I understand as a nation we must continue to make improvements in climate control and in further ecological destruction. Sounds to me like this one will be somewhat outdated by the time it’s complete. This is how we expand our interstate system and is the most absurd manner of planning I’ve ever heard of. Hold off a couple years, while technology progresses and when you move to make improvement on this scale of ramifications and consequences to- a beautiful community, a community that has largely stayed rural and more agricultural than others near us, go find a location that does not threaten one of the best things Cheatham County is known for…Sycamore Creek. negative Lori Hillard 37015 I appreciate your time in reviewing the comments in the attached letter and all other comments received regarding the proposed Cheatham County Generation Site project. I hope to see these and other environmental impacts addressed completely and objectively in the draft EIS and look forward to reviewing a document that is compliant with NEPA in rule and in spirit. The attached letter is also being submitted via email to nepa@tva.gov negative stephanie henry 37402 More fossil fuel is short sighted and destructive. Answer- spend our money by making investments for our future! Green energy. The time is late. TVA can be the model for the country. Make us stronger, resilient & let us sustain a future. Say no to gas!!! PLEASE!!! negative Elena Roser 37015
Sycamore Creek/Cheatham County Project an heinous proposal
7/7/2023
Stephanie Henry Comment_001
6/26/2023
Scoping Open House Comment Form Scoping Open House Comment Form
6/21/2023
6/21/2023
My biggest concern is health & noise. My farm joins this property
neutral
Linda
McCool
37015
It was hard to hear in the meeting. I'd like to know the noise impact on the surreounding homes. I'd like to know where the pipelines will run through and how that land will be aquiredd. What will TVA do to help our County? How will it impact the neighbors and community? I think another meeting in a larger room with one speaker at a time would be beneficial for everyone. Diana Lovell, County Commissioner neutral Diana Lovell 37015
Scoping Open House Comment Form
6/21/2023
All the information provided at Focus meeting 6/21/23 at David McCollugh Facility (Ashland City) was vague, lacking in any real information. There was a clear reluctance to answer any questions with actual factual information, for example, the actual size, effect upon traffic patterns, impact upon local residences, how much environmental concerns (natrual plant & animal life, water quality, both streams & ground water) also - noise, dust, blasting, heavy equipment, etc. of the actual construction. Also - no comment whatsoever concerning the actual operation of this facility. Please inform us! negative Lloyd Krantz 37015
Scoping Open House Comment Form
6/21/2023
Scoping Open House Comment Form This plant would be devastating and destructive to the farming community that surrounds the site. It is located within 2 miles of Cheatham Elementary, Middle & High school and presents serious health danger to our youth. This plant would destroy Sycamore Creek, our beloved local water source. VEHEMENTLY AGAINST this proposal. Alertnative - no action or upgrade cumberland coal plant. negative William Halsey 37015
6/21/2023
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