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A proposed natural gas pipeline that would go through Hamilton County is being put on hold for now.Duke Energy announced Wednesday that it is extending its review process of the Central Corridor Pipeline Extension past July. The company said it plans to take the time to meet with community leaders and neighbors, and will review customer feedback.Watch this storySince the pipeline was proposed, some residents have expressed safety concerns. Duke said it has received nearly 1,300 comments."Our goal is to have the best possible plan with the least impact on property owners, the environment and the communities we serve," Jim Henning, president of Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky, said in a news release.Duke said the pipeline is a long-term plan to improve reliability for its natural gas delivery system in the area and that it "will enable the retirement of older infrastructure, including propane peaking plants that are nearing the end of their useful life."Glenn Rosen is among those who oppose the pipeline extension in Blue Ash."It’s too big. It’s got way too much pressure. It’s intended to transmit gas, not distribute gas to anybody nearby here," Rosen said.He began organizing his neighbors in February to fight the natural gas pipeline."This isn't really about my backyard or a neighbors’ backyard, it’s about everybody's backyard. It belongs in a rural area where there is not a lot of people," Rosen said.Duke spokeswoman, Sally Thelen, said the company wants to provide the best service for its customers while respecting concerns of those potentially affected by the pipeline's placement."Safety is a huge concern at Duke Energy. It’s something we put first and foremost for our employees and customers as well, so in a project like this, we want to ensure we are using the latest technology," Thelen said.Richard Morgan said the threat of a proposed pipeline has already cost him."I just sold my house, and I had to lower the asking price $50,000 more than we wanted," he said.Realtors said the possibility of Duke’s pipeline left buyers skittish.The company said it plans to submit the proposed plans for the pipeline's route later this summer.