The undersigned supports industry located near the Port of Mobile, such as AUSTAL, AIRBUS, and APM Terminals Mobile (i.e. the new container terminal) and will continue to support new industry to Port of Mobile so long as said industry is in harmony with the orderly and appropriate development of the neighboring residential and business communities.

The presence and accumulation of wind-borne “coal dust” originating from existing coal handling facilities is a significant problem for residences and businesses located near the Port of Mobile. New industry that contributes to the presence and accumulation of wind-borne “coal dust” is, in the undersigned’s opinion, not in harmony with the orderly and appropriate development of the neighboring residential and business communities.

I am extremely concerned that the addition of the “Blue Creek Coal Terminal” to the Port of Mobile will exacerbate the problems associated with wind-borne “coal dust” further impacting residences and businesses located near the Port of Mobile.

Therefore, I am opposed to the “Blue Creek Coal Terminal.”