PSE&G S-R Line December 08 - January 09 Public Comment Summary

DRAFT – FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE JUNE 25, 2009 MEETING OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNCIL  Public Comments Received on the Consistency Determination for PSE&G Susquehanna-Roseland 500-kV Transmission Line (December 22, 2008 – January 30, 2009 Comment Period): • Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) • PSEG Services Corporation • NJ Transit • New York-New Jersey Trail Conference • New Jersey Highlands Coalition • ey Conservation Foundation • Township of Montville • Stop The Lines! • Longwood Lake Cabin Owners Association • Utility and Transportation Contractors Association • Morris County Chamber of Commerce • NJ Chamber of Commerce • Numerous (approximately 300) private citizens Public Comment Summary The public comments received included both statements of support for, and opposition to, the proposed project. The public comments (including comments from the applicant) also included specific comments on the Highlands Council’s Draft Consistency Determination (CD). In summary, the comments address the following issues: Supportive Comments • Supports the project as it would significantly increase the electric system capacity, which would have a beneficial effect on future electrical pricing in New Jersey resulting in a benefit to all electricity users in the State. • Supports the project because there is a need for increased electrical capacity to avoid future power outages. Believes that it is in the public interest to grant this exemption to ...