This citizen-prepared map shows the route announced by Kinder Morgan in Dec 2014.

You can view it online at

http://www.nofrackedgasinmass.org/notgp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/TGP_parcels_NHDAlt_TOWNSEND.pdf In July,
Kinder Morgan released maps showing new property owners affected in Townsend as well as more intensive uses such as
valve stations and work yards on some of the previously identified properties.

Frequently Asked Questions Kinder Morgan Pipeline

What is the project?
Kinder Morgan (KM), a massive energy company based in Houston that owns the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company
(TGP), is hoping to file an application in October 2015 to route a 30" or 36 high pressure natural gas pipeline across
Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Their plans include a Fitchburg lateral which is now proposed to cut through
Lunenburg, Townsend and Mason, NH. The project, known as Northeast Energy Direct (NED), was pre-filed with the
federal agency FERC (Docket PF14-22 at www.ferc.gov). KM hopes to win approval at the end of 2016, start construction
in March 2017 and be completed by November 2018.
What is the route?
The route keeps changing and could always go back to a previous one. In the route identified in the original pre-filing, the
mainline pipeline cut west to east through Townsend and a major 120,000 hp compressor station was proposed for
Townsend. The current route includes a major lateral that cuts through Townsend from north to south.

Does the proposed pipeline bring gas to residences?

No. This is an interstate transmission line that would have a pressure of 1460 psi. The local pipes that bring gas service to
residences and business typically have a pressure of about 100 psi and are owned by Unitil. Unitil has said they do not
need additional capacity and has not signed up with Kinder Morgan for this pipeline.
Will the pipeline increase the regional gas supply (in New England)?
Yes, but the proposed increase in capacity, 1.3 billion cubic feet a day, is far more than MA or NH can use. Ratepayers
end up paying pipeline costs, so less expensive options to increase regional supply should be considered.
Will any of the gas in the proposed pipeline be exported overseas (i.e. Europe, Asia) and what would this mean?
It is likely. Export terminals have been proposed in downeast Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Kinder Morgan
mentioned exporters in its cover letter to FERC. According to a 2012 Department of Energy study, increased exports of
US natural gas could cause the domestic price of natural gas to rise to the international price, resulting in a 54% increase
in the cost of natural gas.
Are there other options to bring in more gas to New England?
Other companies have proposals to bring more gas into the region. 1) the PNGTS line that feeds New England from the
northeast is not fully subscribed and PNGTS is proposing to double the flow in 2017 by feeding the line (from the
Canadian end) with more gas, probably from PA, 2) a new winter gas storage cavern, scheduled for 2016 completion in
Nova Scotia by Altagas, would feed the existing Maritimes pipeline that also feeds from the Northeast. 3) liquefaction of
pipeline gas for the winter plus use of existing off-shore LNG facilities can add capacity on the winter days when existing
pipelines are constrained. None of the three options require any land takings or new pipeline construction. Other options
proposed by Spectra would mostly entail upgrades and expansions of existing gas pipeline rights of way as opposed to a
new greenfield route.
Will all of these options reduce electricity prices?
Wholesale prices have already plummeted due to an abundance of gas supply to our west. Winter gas futures (2016) are
already running 40% below last years prices. Experts say that the region will be fine with addition of a small amount of
pipeline capacity and occasional deliveries of LNG by tanker during very cold weather. And our pipelines are big enough
already to handle more LNG. We just need to supply these pipelines with gas from tankers, on peak days, as we did this
past winter, one of the most severe on record, without any significant gas shortages.
Three small pipeline construction or expansion projects are already ahead of NED in the regulatory process. By the
proposed KM construction start date in 2017, we may have over 0.7 bcf of brand new pipeline capacity. That would render
the Kinder Morgan project to add another 1.3 bcf/day unnecessary. There are proposals to eliminate Kinder Morgan's risk
in financing the $5.4 billion pipeline by charging an extra tariff on everyone's electricity bill!
Is this pipeline dangerous?
Pipeline failures most often occur as a result of corrosion or construction incidents. In the rare but catastrophic instance
of a failure, the proposed Fitchburg Lateral would have a "potential impact radius" (incineration zone) of 316 feet on each
side of the pipe according to the formula published by the federal agency PHMSA (Code of Federal Regs Chapter 49,
section 192.903). If the mainline returns to Townsend as originally proposed, the potential impact radius would be almost
1000 feet on either side of the pipe.
The pipeline is proposed to cross my land. What is the impact on my property?
The pipeline requires a 75 to 100 foot construction path that would be clearcut, and a 50 foot permanent easement where
trees may never be grown again. Additional land may be needed is some areas for temporary construction or for
permanent fixtures such as valve stations. The pipeline would be marked by yellow or white tubes protruding from the
ground where the top of the pipe would be 3 to 8 feet below grade. Construction may require blasting. If FERC approves
the project, the pipeline company can take any land or easements it wants by eminent domain.
What about eminent domain? What would it cost me if my property needs to be taken? Will I get a better deal if I
just settle with Kinder Morgan myself? Do law firms provide legal representation on a commission basis?
Kinder Morgan's business model assumes a certain percentage of landowners will just settle because they do not know
they can get a better deal if they hold out to the eminent domain process. Eminent domain lawyers like McLaughlin
Brothers of Boston will take your case at no cost to you. Their fees are paid from proceeds of a settlement or jury verdict.
McLaughlin Brothers website (http://www .mclaughlinbrothers.com) has good information for landowners who may be
affected by eminent domain.
Is there an economic benefit to the town?
Kinder Morgan floated huge numbers (over $10 million in local tax in Middlesex County) in its FERC reports. However
they have not promised any significant revenue or shown estimates for any particular town. Pipelines are typically taxed
on the value of the pipe in the ground, not on the value of the product flowing in the pipes. Already, the uncertainty about
the pipeline has made people afraid to buy property near the potential route.

Is there a jobs benefit to pipeline construction?

Yes, but most of the jobs are temporary. Kinder Morgan has said that the project would provide 3000 jobs but only 30
permanent jobs. Many of the construction jobs are highly specialized and would involve bringing in out-of-state workers. It
is unclear how committed KM is to local jobs. For example, all the survey crews for KM spotted so far have been from out
of state when this is work that could easily have been contracted with local surveyors. As a comparison, job growth in the
clean energy industries in Massachusetts has grown by double digits in recent years, with over 100,000 people currently
employed.
What about future needs for energy, fifteen years down the road?
According to many recent studies, regional demand for natural gas is expected to decrease in the long term due to power
plant replacements, increases in renewable energy sources and planned retirements of outdated paper mills. Some say
there will be a need for more gas power generation in the future, but we are already overdependent on gas for power
generation here. Because of efficiency improvements, power demand in New England is decreasing at a rate of 0.5% to
1.0% a year (see: Net Energy report at iso-ne.com). Weatherization programs, wind farms, hydroelectric power, solar,
energy storage, and improvements in lighting efficiency are ready to be deployed now. Renewables that by 2017 will be
cheaper than fossil fuels eliminate the need for a big pipeline.
What are "fugitive methane emissions"?
Gas distribution pipes made of cast iron are prone to leaks, as are compression stations and well heads where gas is
fracked. Leaks negate much of the "climate benefit" that can result from switching from oil or coal to gas. A recent study
by Harvard University showed that 2.4% of the gas sent into the Boston distribution system leaks, affecting the air and
killing tree roots. Utilities reported to the MA DPU that 4.2% of their gas was lost or unaccounted for, said Conservation
Law Foundation. MA gas consumers pay $38 million dollars annually for this wasted gas. Fixing the leaks would
eliminate the need for new pipelines, help the environment and save the ratepayers money.
What is denying survey permission and how can it help?
Pipeline company surveys involve digging boreholes and sometimes removing trees to determine the best pipeline
location. You can prevent this. Letters denying survey permission (or rescinding if you granted it in the past) should be
sent by certified mail; and posted as a FERC comment. See http://goo.gl/mSmvvH for an editable letter or try these:
http://www.nofrackedgasinmass.org/notgp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/LandownerDenial.doc
http://www.nofrackedgasinmass.org/notgp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/LandownerRescind1.doc
Lack of survey permission sends a strong signal to FERC that our community will not just roll over and accept this
unnecessary project.
What are some web sites providing resources and information relevant to this pipeline?
http://tiny.cc/july2015NED (has the latest KM plans from www.ferc.gov)
http://massplan.org
http://grotonspace.com/pipeline
http://pstrust.org
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov
Can we stop this? YES!
Kinder Morgan wants everyone to think this is a done deal but this pipeline proposal is on shaky ground. Other pipeline
companies and energy suppliers are stepping to the plate with more responsible proposals that are more amenable to
state and local officials. 69 MA and NH communities passed resolutions against NED, and FERC has recognized that this
project has unprecedented opposition. Please make your voice heard and share your concerns.
Who can I contact for more information about the impacts to Townsend?
The Townsend Conservation Land Trust is an affected property owner and has been coordinating meetings about the
project here in Townsend, and can provide more information. You can contact them at tclandtrust@gmail.com.

Please take a minute to call or write our elected officials and tell them to support
Townsend in opposing this project.
Gov. Charlie Baker: 617-725-4005
MA Rep. Sheila Harrington: 617-722-2305 (Sheila.Harrington@mahouse.gov)
MA Sen. Jennifer Flanagan: 617-722-1230 or 978-534-3388 (Jennifer.Flanagan@masenate.gov)
US Rep. Niki Tsongas: 202-225-3411 0r 978-459-0101
US Sen. Ed Markey: 202-224-2742 or 617-565-8519
US Sen. Elizabeth Warren: 202-224-4543
Thank you to Dracut Pipeline Awareness

http://facebook.com/DracutPipelineAwareness for providing much of the material presented in the FAQ.