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,,!9,4 F' � <br /> AGENDA ITEM 8E <br /> .lames B. Hunt, Jr. 't, � Brian M. Flattery <br /> .,r <br /> Governer Director <br /> D, M Faircloth NORTH CAROLINA ENERGY Dlvlslo <br /> /� <br /> Secretary DEPARTMENT (919) 733-2230 <br /> OF COMMERCE <br /> March 12, 1979 <br /> Mr. Richard Whitted, Chairman <br /> Orange County Bd. of Commissioners <br /> 207 N. Nash Street <br /> Hillsborough, N.C. 27278 <br /> Dear MrR Chairman: <br /> As you are aware, a review of the daily news of the last few weeks <br /> indicates the possibility of gasoline shortages in the not-so-distant <br /> future. During the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973--74 the Governor requested the <br /> Chairman of each County Board of Commissioners to designate an individual <br /> to act as liaison between the County and the Energy Division during that <br /> emergency. In many instances the .individual selected was the County Civil <br /> Preparedness Coordinator. Last December you also appointed three members <br /> to the Governor's North Carolina Volunteer Energy Conservation Corps. <br /> As a matter of prudence, we are again making preparations in the ever <br /> petroleum supplies do become tighter and some form of allocations become <br /> necessary and useful. I would appreciate it if you would designate an <br /> individual from your county to again act as liaison officer with our <br /> Energy Division. Initially the individual would receive a packet con- <br /> taining appropriate forms and instructions for use by petroleum dealers <br /> in your area who may find it necessary to apply for emergency allocations <br /> of fuel from the amount set aside by the federal government and placed <br /> under State control. <br /> The principal requirements for the individual you select is that he <br /> or she be accessible to the oil jabbers during regular duty hours, have <br /> access to a telephone and be able to explain how to complete the forms. <br /> You may wish to consider designating a county employee, e.g. , Civil Pre- <br /> paredness Coordinator, one of the individuals previously selected to be <br /> a member of the Governor's North Carolina Volunteer Energy Conservation <br /> Corps or a retired person who meets the minimum requirements described <br /> above. When the person is selected we will need the work/home address <br /> and telephone number. <br /> The North Carolina Oil Jobbers Association has agreed to select a <br /> member of its association who operates a business in your county to co- <br /> ordinate with your energy representative when appropriate. <br /> I appreciate your consideration of this request and feel it will be <br /> beneficial to the residents of your county, Should you have queotions <br /> please call me or Anne Hughes at 19191 733-2230. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Brian M. Flattery, DLrectar <br /> ENERGY DIVISION <br /> BMF/jP <br /> 430 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, N. C. 27611 <br />