Federal Register #PF26-4-000

FERC Seeks Comments on Environmental Issues for Bakken East Pipeline Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is seeking public input on environmental issues for the planned Bakken East Pipeline Project in North Dakota. - Government Buyer: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Proponent: WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. - Scope of Work: - Construction and operation of approximately 353.1 miles of new 42-inch, 36-inch, and 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline - Installation of eight new pipeline laterals totaling 21.2 miles (30-inch, 24-inch, and 20-inch diameters) - Addition of compression at existing compressor stations and construction of three new compressor stations - Construction of six new receipt stations, ten new delivery stations, eight new interconnect/transfer stations, and twenty-eight new mainline valves - Locations Impacted: Multiple counties in North Dakota, including McKenzie, Dunn, Mercer, Oliver, Burleigh, Kidder, Stutsman, Barnes, and Cass - Unique Requirements: - Public scoping sessions to gather input on environmental impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures - Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act - Consideration of land requirements and potential impacts on federal and state lands - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice; WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. is the project proponent

Description

WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. has announced a notice of scoping period requesting comments on environmental issues for the Bakken East Pipeline Project, including public scoping sessions. The project involves construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in multiple counties in North Dakota. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an environmental document to assess the environmental effects and use public input to focus the analysis. The notice invites public comments and provides details about the project and the scoping process.

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