Federal Register #CP26-548-000

FERC Seeks Public Input on Environmental Issues for Guardian 3 Pipeline Expansion

This opportunity is a public notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Department of Energy regarding the Guardian 3 Expansion Project by Guardian Pipeline, LLC. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Guardian Pipeline, LLC proposes to expand natural gas transportation capacity - Construction and operation of approximately 68.3 miles of new 36-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline in Illinois - Addition of two new 11,110-horsepower compressor units at the Joliet Compressor Station - Modifications to the Sycamore Compressor Station - Construction of a new 9,000-horsepower compressor station and a new meter and regulator station in Wisconsin - Project aims to provide about 536,903 dekatherms per day of additional firm transportation capacity - Purpose of Notice: - Soliciting public comments on environmental impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures as part of the NEPA scoping process - Not a Procurement: - No products or services are being procured at this stage; this is an environmental review and public input period - OEMs and Vendors: - Guardian Pipeline, LLC (project proponent) - Unique Requirements: - Focus on environmental considerations, alternatives, and mitigation for a major energy infrastructure project - No solicitation for goods or services at this time

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy are requesting comments on environmental issues related to the proposed Guardian 3 Expansion Project by Guardian Pipeline, LLC. The project involves construction and operation of new pipeline facilities and compressor stations in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide additional natural gas transportation capacity. The notice initiates a scoping period for environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to gather public input on potential environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives. Comments are requested to help focus the environmental analysis and are due by August 28, 2026.

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