Federal Register #2026-12229

FERC Notice: Environmental Assessment Schedule for Texas Eastern Transmission Longwall Mining Project

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, announces the schedule for preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Longwall Mining Panel M2 and M3 Project by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (project proponent) - Project Scope: - Excavation, elevation, replacement, rerouting, construction, and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in Greene County, Pennsylvania - Modification of segments of four existing pipelines - Abandonment of a non-operational pipeline segment - Changes to aboveground facilities - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - No procurement of goods or services is requested in this notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The notice is informational, outlining the schedule for environmental review - No bids, proposals, or procurement actions are solicited - Project activities are anticipated to occur over several years, with the EA scheduled for public comment

Description

This notice announces the schedule for the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Longwall Mining Panel M2 and M3 Project by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. The project involves excavation, elevation, replacement, rerouting, construction, and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in Greene County, Pennsylvania, to allow safe operation during subsurface longwall mining activities. The EA is planned to be issued by November 13, 2026, with a 30-day comment period. The project includes modifications to existing pipelines and aboveground facilities, with activities anticipated between 2027 and 2029.

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