Federal Register #CP26-4-000

Environmental Assessment Notice for North Padre Island Lateral Abandonment Project

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the North Padre Island Lateral Abandonment Project. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) - Involves abandonment of approximately 50 miles of 24-inch-diameter interstate natural gas transmission pipeline and associated facilities - Locations: Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, and Kleberg Counties, Texas - Purpose: - Reduce costs and risks associated with maintaining the pipeline and facilities - Environmental Assessment: - EA evaluates potential environmental impacts of the abandonment - EA is available electronically for public review - Public comments are invited - OEMs and Vendors: - Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) is the project proponent - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services: - No specific products or services are being procured or awarded in this notice - Unique Requirements: - Focus on environmental review and public input; not a procurement or contract opportunity

Description

This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed North Padre Island Lateral Abandonment Project by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. The EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the project, which involves the abandonment of approximately 50 miles of 24-inch-diameter interstate natural gas transmission pipeline and associated facilities in Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, and Kleberg Counties, Texas. The project aims to eliminate costs and risks associated with maintenance of these facilities. The EA is available electronically and comments are invited by May 22, 2026.

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