24 Mayors from the Ports-to-Plains Region supporting the written comments regarding the importance of the Keystone XL Pipeline to our regional economy and to the energy security of our nation.
A list of contracts issued by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) issued, as of February 2015, to allow Marcellus and Utica Shale drilling under what PA calls publicly-owned waterways--everything from large rivers to small/nameless creeks. The state receives $4,000 per acre as a signing bonus and a 20% royalty.
2015 Homeowner's Guide to Builders, Remodelers & ServicesBRAGAnnArbor
The Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor) is proud to represent over 350 member companies and their employees who are committed to professionalism, education, and community service.
Our members are dedicated to providing the highest quality housing, products and services to the citizens of Washtenaw County. Since 1956, it has been the mission of the Association to use housing resources to constantly improve the quality of life in our community.
As a service to you, we are pleased to offer our 2015 Homeowner’s Guide to Builders, Remodelers, and Services. The Guide is a comprehensive directory of the professional home building and remodeling industries in the Greater Ann Arbor area. We encourage you to look here first when searching for qualified professionals for your next home project.
We are proud of our Association and enthusiastically invite others to join our membership. For more information about the Builders and Remodelers Association and any of our services or events, please feel free to call us at 734-996-0100 or visit our website at www.BRAGAnnArbor.com.
A list of contracts issued by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) issued, as of February 2015, to allow Marcellus and Utica Shale drilling under what PA calls publicly-owned waterways--everything from large rivers to small/nameless creeks. The state receives $4,000 per acre as a signing bonus and a 20% royalty.
2015 Homeowner's Guide to Builders, Remodelers & ServicesBRAGAnnArbor
The Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor) is proud to represent over 350 member companies and their employees who are committed to professionalism, education, and community service.
Our members are dedicated to providing the highest quality housing, products and services to the citizens of Washtenaw County. Since 1956, it has been the mission of the Association to use housing resources to constantly improve the quality of life in our community.
As a service to you, we are pleased to offer our 2015 Homeowner’s Guide to Builders, Remodelers, and Services. The Guide is a comprehensive directory of the professional home building and remodeling industries in the Greater Ann Arbor area. We encourage you to look here first when searching for qualified professionals for your next home project.
We are proud of our Association and enthusiastically invite others to join our membership. For more information about the Builders and Remodelers Association and any of our services or events, please feel free to call us at 734-996-0100 or visit our website at www.BRAGAnnArbor.com.
Letter supporting the Findings of nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for the Keystone XL Pipeline Evaluation by 125 elected officials and community leaders in the Ports-to-Plains region.
Here is the weekly updated list of avaible homes and upcoming listing in Northern COlorado from Freddie Mac. Please let me know if you need more information or want to take a look!
Presentation by Joe Kiely, Vice President of Operations at Ports-to-Plains Alliance at Northern Ports-to-Plains Work Group Meeting in Wainwright, AB on June 21, 2013
Energy Development Impact on Transportation Infrastructure presented by TxDOT at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Meeting in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
Wind Energy's Future and the Impact on U.S. Manufacturing presentation at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Energy Conference in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
Fuels Policy, Ethanol and RFS Reform Political and Policy Implications on Gas...Ports-To-Plains Blog
Fuels Policy, Ethanol and RFS Reform
Political and Policy Implications on Gasoline Prices.
Presented at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Energy Conference, Washington Dc on April 26, 2013
Dear Governor Heineman:
Thank you for approving the new route for the Keystone XL Pipeline. The project will allow America to gain independence from Middle East and Venezuelan oil by increasing supplies from our loyal, stable and secure ally in Canada. It will also be a major economic development booster for our country and region, not only in the construction of the pipeline, but in further development of Alberta’s oil resources. For every two Canadian jobs created by the oil sands, a third is created in the US. Alberta oil sands development is projected to generate more than $500 billion in US economic impact over the next 25 years.
Jack Schenendorf, Ports-to-Plains Alliance Transportation Consultant, in Washington will address the following topics:
The 2012 elections, the politics of 113th Congress, and the new leaders handling transportation.
Fiscal cliff: how bad is it and what is likely to happen?
Transportation's fiscal cliff: what are we going to do about it?
MAP-21 implementation and reauthorization in 113th Congress.
Jack Schenendorf’s practice concentrates on transportation and legislation with a particular focus on legislative strategy, legislative procedure, and the federal budget process. For nearly 25 years, Mr. Schenendorf served on the staff of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was Chief of Staff from 1995 to 2001.
Jack represents the Ports-to-Plains Alliance in Washington, DC. In addition he has represented Associated General Contractors, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Association of Equipment Manufactures, United Airlines and others
The international trade data comes from Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American Transborder Freight Data (http://www.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/TBDR_QA.html). domestic data is from the Freight Analysis Framework by Center for Transportation Analysis in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under funding from the Federal Highway Administration (http://faf.ornl.gov/fafweb/Extraction2.aspx).
Comments on Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Advisory Commit...Ports-To-Plains Blog
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requested comments related to the interim guidance on state freight plans and state advisory committees. In response to the Notice, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance respectfully submitted these comments.
Letter supporting the Findings of nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for the Keystone XL Pipeline Evaluation by 125 elected officials and community leaders in the Ports-to-Plains region.
Here is the weekly updated list of avaible homes and upcoming listing in Northern COlorado from Freddie Mac. Please let me know if you need more information or want to take a look!
Presentation by Joe Kiely, Vice President of Operations at Ports-to-Plains Alliance at Northern Ports-to-Plains Work Group Meeting in Wainwright, AB on June 21, 2013
Energy Development Impact on Transportation Infrastructure presented by TxDOT at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Meeting in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
Wind Energy's Future and the Impact on U.S. Manufacturing presentation at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Energy Conference in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
Fuels Policy, Ethanol and RFS Reform Political and Policy Implications on Gas...Ports-To-Plains Blog
Fuels Policy, Ethanol and RFS Reform
Political and Policy Implications on Gasoline Prices.
Presented at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Energy Conference, Washington Dc on April 26, 2013
Dear Governor Heineman:
Thank you for approving the new route for the Keystone XL Pipeline. The project will allow America to gain independence from Middle East and Venezuelan oil by increasing supplies from our loyal, stable and secure ally in Canada. It will also be a major economic development booster for our country and region, not only in the construction of the pipeline, but in further development of Alberta’s oil resources. For every two Canadian jobs created by the oil sands, a third is created in the US. Alberta oil sands development is projected to generate more than $500 billion in US economic impact over the next 25 years.
Jack Schenendorf, Ports-to-Plains Alliance Transportation Consultant, in Washington will address the following topics:
The 2012 elections, the politics of 113th Congress, and the new leaders handling transportation.
Fiscal cliff: how bad is it and what is likely to happen?
Transportation's fiscal cliff: what are we going to do about it?
MAP-21 implementation and reauthorization in 113th Congress.
Jack Schenendorf’s practice concentrates on transportation and legislation with a particular focus on legislative strategy, legislative procedure, and the federal budget process. For nearly 25 years, Mr. Schenendorf served on the staff of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was Chief of Staff from 1995 to 2001.
Jack represents the Ports-to-Plains Alliance in Washington, DC. In addition he has represented Associated General Contractors, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Association of Equipment Manufactures, United Airlines and others
The international trade data comes from Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American Transborder Freight Data (http://www.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/TBDR_QA.html). domestic data is from the Freight Analysis Framework by Center for Transportation Analysis in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under funding from the Federal Highway Administration (http://faf.ornl.gov/fafweb/Extraction2.aspx).
Comments on Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Advisory Commit...Ports-To-Plains Blog
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requested comments related to the interim guidance on state freight plans and state advisory committees. In response to the Notice, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance respectfully submitted these comments.
Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory CommitteesPorts-To-Plains Blog
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees
Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 199 / Monday, October 15, 2012 / Notices
Statement on TBD Colorado Recommendations on Transportation
Ports-to-Plains Alliance Northern Working Group Strategic Plan October 2012Ports-To-Plains Blog
Members of the Ports-to-Plains Alliance, organizations and individuals from North Dakota, Montana, Alberta and Saskatchewan met in Regina on October 10 and 11, 2012 to develop a northern plan to enhance the Ports-to-Plains Corridor.
The international trade data comes from Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American Transborder Freight Data (http://www.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/TBDR_QA.html). domestic data is from the Freight Analysis Framework by Center for Transportation Analysis in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under funding from the Federal Highway Administration (http://faf.ornl.gov/fafweb/Extraction2.aspx).
15th Annual Ports-to-Plains Alliance Conference
Medicine Hat, AB
October 2-4, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Open Road. Big Opportunity. Rural to Rural Project
1. March 31, 2011
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Madam Secretary,
The purpose of this letter is to respectfully present the viewpoint of the Ports-to-Plains Alliance
regarding the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. Ports-to-Plains is a grassroots alliance of
communities and businesses led by mayors, councilpersons and economic development officials
from a ten-state, 2300-plus mile transportation and economic development corridor between
Texas and Alberta, Canada.
We are committed to conservation and the development of alternative energy sources, however,
America is going to need all energy sources – including oil and natural gas – for decades to come.
Therefore it is necessary for the development of the traditional energy resources essential to our
nation’s energy security, including greater production of the world’s second largest oil reserves,
the Canadian oil sands. We firmly believe that the Keystone Pipeline will not only contribute to
our national security by lessening our dependence on oil from unreliable foreign sources, but will
also lead to job creation and growth.
The Keystone Pipeline project will be a tremendous benefit to our communities. According to the
Canadian Energy Research Institute, it is anticipated that greater production of Canada’s oil sands
could create more than 340,000 new jobs between 2011 and 2015 in the United States. This will
not only improve the standard of living of our constituents, but will significantly contribute much
needed revenue to our city budgets. The oil and natural gas industry paid $30 billion in land use
fees alone, to federal, state and local governments in 2008 and 2009. This is over $5 billion more
than 2009 budgeted discretionary spending for the Department of Energy.
At a time of lingering economic turmoil here at home and increasing political instability
worldwide, the manifold benefits of a major energy project like this cannot be overstated.
Rather than delay construction of the pipeline with further studies, we urge you to issue a final
environmental impact statement on the project as expeditiously as possible.
Thank you for giving our views careful consideration.
Sincerely,
The Honorable John Anderson The Honorable Emsley Baker The Honorable John Baker
Mayor, City of Plainview Mayor, City of New Deal Mayor, City of Tahoka
901 Broadway 404 S. Monroe P.O. Box 300
Plainview TX 79072 New Deal TX 79350 Tahoka TX 79373
2. The Honorable Del Beattie The Honorable Cardon Berry The Honorable Eugene Carter
Mayor, City of Limon Mayor, Town of Eads Mayor, City of Hale Center
P.O. Box 9 P.O. Box 8 P.O. Box 532
Limon CO 80828 Eads CO 81036 Hale Center TX 79041
The Honorable Tommy
The Honorable Jack Chosvig The Honorable Marca Ewers
Duncan
Mayor, Town of Clayton Mayor, City of Stratford
Mayor, City of Big Spring
1 Chestnut P.O. Box 188
310 Nolan Street
Clayton NM 88415 Stratford TX 79084
Big Spring TX 79720
The Honorable Roberto
The Honorable Ward Koeser The Honorable Tom Martin
Fernandez
Mayor, City of Williston Mayor, City of Lubbock
Mayor, City of Del Rio
PO Box 1306 P.O. Box 2000
109 W. Broadway
Williston ND 58802 Lubbock TX 79457
Del Rio TX 78840
The Honorable Debra McCartt The Honorable Alvin New The Honorable Dave Nix
Mayor, City of Amarillo Mayor, City of San Angelo Mayor, City of Lamesa
P.O. Box 1971 P.O. Box 1751 601 S. 1st Street
Amarillo TX 79101 San Angelo TX 76902 Lamesa TX 79331
The Honorable Gordon The Honorable Leroy
The Honorable Brent Sanford
Oelkers Randolph
Mayor, City of Watford City
Mayor, City of Culbertson Mayor, City of Boise City
213 2nd St. NE
P.O. Box 351 PO Box 129
Watford ND 58854
Culbertson MT 59218 Boise City OK 73933
The Honorable Darrell
The Honorable Pat Sims The Honorable Roger Stagner
Stephens
Mayor, City of Dumas Mayor, City of Lamar
Mayor, City of Abernathy
PO Box 438 102 E. Parmenter St
P.O. Box 310
Dumas TX 79029 Lamar CO 81052
Abernathy TX 79311
The Honorable Sarah Tirey The Honorable Dusty Turner The Honorable Alan Hanks
Mayor, City of Happy Mayor, City of Springfield Mayor, City of Rapid City
P.O. Box 216 PO Box 4 300 6th Street
Happy TX 79042 Springfield CO 71073 Rapid City, SD 57701
Ports-to-Plains Alliance
5401 N MLK BLVD. #395
Lubbock TX 79403
Ph: (806) 775-3373
Fax: (806) 775-3981
Website: www.portstoplains.com