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FERC Environmental Assessment Services for Pipeline Projects in Iowa and Minnesota

This opportunity involves the Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) preparing an environmental assessment for major natural gas pipeline projects in Iowa and Minnesota. - Government Buyer: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - Projects: Ventura to Farmington A-Line Abandonment and Capacity Replacement Project, and Northern Lights 2027 Expansion Project - Scope includes pipeline abandonment, new pipeline construction, and compressor station upgrades - Services Requested: - Preparation of an environmental assessment for the specified pipeline projects - Management and extension of information collection requests related to asbestos in schools and NESHAP for polyvinyl chloride production - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on environmental and regulatory services - Notable Requirements: - Environmental assessment must address pipeline abandonment, new construction, and upgrades across multiple counties in Iowa and Minnesota - Public comment and regulatory compliance are key components - Places of Performance: - Ventura, Iowa - Farmington, Minnesota - Multiple counties in Minnesota (Freeborn, Steele, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Martin, Stearns, Jackson, Watonwan, Isanti, Morrison, Washington) - Contracting office at Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters, Washington, DC

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) for the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and Asbestos Model Accreditation Plans to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through May 31, 2026. The ICR addresses reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for local education agencies to inspect for asbestos, develop management plans, and conduct response actions in schools. The collection also covers accreditation requirements for persons inspecting and managing asbestos in public and commercial buildings. Public comments are accepted until June 22, 2026.

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