Federal Register #Docket No. CP26-80-000

FERC Staff Protest on Transwestern Pipeline Green Chile Project Compliance

This notice concerns a staff protest issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, regarding the Green Chile Project proposed by Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Proponent (Vendor): - Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC - Project Scope: - Construction and operation of a 17.77-mile, 24-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline lateral - Installation of two metering facilities and related appurtenances - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act - Required documentation from the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office regarding impacts on historic properties is missing - FERC regulations mandate this documentation for project approval - Procurement Status: - This is not a solicitation for products or services; it is an administrative action related to regulatory compliance - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are being requested in this notice

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has filed a protest against the prior notice request submitted by Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC. The request involves the construction and operation of a 17.77-mile natural gas transmission pipeline lateral and associated facilities in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, known as the Green Chile Project. The protest cites the absence of a finding from the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office regarding historic properties, which is necessary to address environmental concerns before the protest period expires. The protest may result in the filing being treated as a case-specific application under NGA section 7 unless withdrawn.

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