Opportunity
Federal Register #CP26-536-000
Environmental Scoping for Dearborn County Lateral Natural Gas Pipeline Project
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
CP26-536-000
NAICS
237120, 237990
This opportunity concerns the environmental review phase for the Dearborn County Lateral Project, led by Texas Gas Transmission, LLC and overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Department of Energy. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Construction and operation of approximately 12 miles of 20-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline - Pipeline spans Dearborn County, Indiana; Boone County, Kentucky; and Hamilton County, Ohio - Supports conversion of the Miami Fort Power Plant (Vistra Corp.) from coal to natural gas - Designed to deliver up to 265,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas - Key Products/Facilities (no procurement at this stage): - Natural gas pipeline segment (approx. 11.8 miles, 20-inch diameter) - Tie-in piping, pig launcher, and connection to existing Texas Gas 26-inch Mainline System - Measurement and flow control station - Pig receiver and associated infrastructure - Notable Requirements: - Project is in the environmental scoping phase under NEPA; no procurement of goods or services is currently solicited - Public and stakeholder input is being sought to inform the environmental review - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned at this stage - No product or service line items are being procured at this time
Description
This notice announces the beginning of a scoping period for environmental issues related to the proposed Dearborn County Lateral Project by Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. The project involves the construction and operation of an approximately 12-mile-long, 20-inch-diameter natural gas delivery lateral and appurtenant facilities in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The project aims to provide up to 265,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation service to support the Miami Fort Power Plant's conversion from coal to natural gas. Public comments are requested to assist in the environmental review process and to focus the analysis on important environmental issues.