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M/ D CO NTI NEI V T EXFRESS P 1 P E L 1 N E LLc February 16, 2009 RECEIVED ~ e~~ P 1) , Dear Stakeholder: CITY MANAGER On January 30, 2009, Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC (MEPY4&8• Shwlication with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting authorization to expand the capacity of the MEP system by constructing and operating additional facilities at three previously certificated compressor stations located in Lamar and Cass Counties, Texas and Hinds County, Mississippi. Also included as part of the project would be the installation of a filter/separator at an existing compressor station in Union Parish, Louisiana. This filing begins a formal review process of the project by the FERC. Enclosed are materials that explain the project and how the FERC review process may affect you. We expect that construction of the expansion facilities will have minimal or no effect on existing landowners and communities, and MEP is actively engaged in consultations and coordination with the affected federal, state and local government agencies. Because many landowners have had questions about noise impacts from station operations, we are including a comparison chart with this packet. In most cases, the noise abatement equipment on the additional engines will maintain noise levels at essentially the same levels as in the original plans. The attached chart illustrates the impacts of noise at each site. You'll find in this mailing: • General information about the project, its purpose and schedule • Description of Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC • List of people you can contact about the project and locations where the FERC application can be reviewed • A summary of landowner rights • A general location map • A copy of the Commission's "Notice of the Application" • FERC pamphlet: "An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need to Know?" • A noise level comparison chart As an agency, group or official that may be interested in the project, you may wish to participate in the review process. Your input to the FERC must be in writing, and if you're interested, we suggest contacting the FERC as quickly as possible. Public meetings to get community input are up to the FERC. All communications to the FERC should include MEP's name and Docket No. CP09-56-000. After gathering and analyzing data, as well as public comments on the project (including environmental considerations), the FERC will approve or deny the project. MIDCONTINENT EXPRESS PIPELINF, LLC 3250 Lacey Road - Suite 700 - Downers Urove, 1L 60515-7918 - 630-725-3000 www.midcontinentexpress.com » ODU257