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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Native Black Resident Opposes Gas Pipeline Project in Mississippi

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In a strongly worded letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Sarah A. Hood, a 60-year resident of Humphreys County, Mississippi, expressed her vehement opposition to the proposed creation of a gas pipeline project under docket number CP-25-514-000. Hood, who identifies as a Native Black, homeowner, taxpayer, consumer, and concerned citizen, cited environmental concerns, racial implications, and the potential negative impact on the community's health and happiness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sarah A. Hood, a Native Black resident of Humphreys County, Mississippi, submitted a letter to FERC opposing the proposed gas pipeline project under docket number CP-25-514-000.
  • Hood is concerned about the project's potential environmental injustices, including the risk of earthquakes and gas-related hazards, which may affect the county's water, animals, wildlife, and human populations.
  • The project may have racial implications, as Humphreys County, Washington County, and Holmes County are predominantly Native Black American majority counties.
  • Hood is a low-income citizen who cannot afford to purchase local newspapers to stay informed about the project, adding to her concerns about the project's impact on her community.
  • Hood is aware of a reported gas-related house explosion in Jackson, Mississippi, which resulted in a Native Black woman's death, and fears the potential consequences of the pipeline project.
  • Hood asserts that she cannot afford to file a legal document against the proposal and relies on her right to express her opposition as a consumer and homeowner.
  • Hood is opposed to the project's potential creation of jobs and profits, which she believes may come at the expense of her community and future generations of Native Black people.

Statistics:

  • Humphreys County, Mississippi, has a predominantly Native Black American population.
  • According to the U.S. Census Bureau data, county residents are predominantly poor.
  • The New Madrid Fault, an earthquake fault, is located in parts of Mississippi, including Humphreys County.

Sources:

  • FERC.gov (document number CP-25-514-000)
  • Sarah A. Hood (personal letter to FERC)
  • U.S. Census Bureau Data (Humphreys County, Mississippi)

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