Federal Register #CP13-499-006, CP13-502-003

FERC Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Review for Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects

This opportunity involves the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, seeking public input on the environmental review for the Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Companies: - Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC - Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. - Scope of Work: - Construction and operation of 124.4 miles of new 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline - Associated facilities: - Two new meter stations - Two pipe interconnections - Ten communication towers - Eleven mainline valves - One pig launcher and receiver - Expansion of the Wright Compressor Station (22,000 horsepower incremental compression) - Modification or construction of a delivery meter to the Tennessee Gas Pipeline - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comment period as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review - Focus on environmental impacts and changes since the 2014 Final Environmental Impact Statement - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Pipeline and facilities located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Schoharie Counties, New York - FERC offices in Washington, DC and Rockville, MD serve as contracting and administrative locations

Description

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the opening of the scoping period to request public comments on environmental issues related to the proposed Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects. The projects involve constructing and operating 124.4 miles of new 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline and associated facilities in Pennsylvania and New York, including compressor station expansion and meter modifications. The scoping process aims to gather input on potential environmental impacts and changes since the 2014 final Environmental Impact Statement. Public comments will help focus the environmental review and decision-making process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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