Notice2025-16953
Northwest Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Wild Trail Project
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September 4, 2025
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 169 (Thursday, September 4, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42760-42761]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-16953]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP25-497-000]
Northwest Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation
of an Environmental Assessment for the Wild Trail Project
On May 21, 2025, Northwest Pipeline, LLC (Northwest) filed an
application in Docket No. CP25-497-000 requesting a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act for the Wild Trail Project (Project) in Daggett County,
Utah. Northwest proposes to add an additional 51,955 dekatherms per day
(Dth/d) of capacity of firm northbound transportation, as well as the
full 25,000 Dth/d of existing southbound firm transportation, through
the construction of the proposed new Daggett Compressor Station
(Daggett CS). According to Northwest, the Project would restore and
enhance system capability and reliability while supporting regional
energy needs.
On June 4, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project.
Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal
authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and
to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's
environmental document for the Project.
This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an
environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule
for the completion of the environmental review.\1\ The EA will be
issued for a 30-day comment period.
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\1\ For tracking purposes under the National Environmental
Policy Act, the unique identification number for documents relating
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1755601449.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--December 15, 2025
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90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--March 15, 2026
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\2\ The Commission's deadline applies to the decisions of other
federal agencies, and state agencies acting under federally
delegated authority, that are responsible for federal
authorizations, permits, and other approvals necessary for proposed
projects under the Natural Gas Act. Per 18 CFR 157.22(a), the
Commission's deadline for other agency's decisions applies unless a
schedule is otherwise established by federal law.
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the
Project's progress.
Project Description
The Project would consist of the facilities and activities detailed
below, all in Daggett County, Utah:
<bullet> construction of the Daggett CS, adjacent to the existing
Clay Basin Meter Station (which would undergo minor modification);
<bullet> construction of one low nitrogen oxides-emitting gas-fired
turbine compressor unit with 11,110 nominal horsepower;
<bullet> installation of 24-inch-diameter suction and discharge
yard piping to interconnect the Daggett CS to Northwest's existing 26-
inch-diameter Northwest Pipeline; and
<bullet> installation of auxiliary facilities to support the new
compressor station, including utility buildings, an emergency
generator, and a 140-foot-tall communication tower.
Background
On July 9, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Wild Trail
Project (Notice of Scoping). The Notice of Scoping was sent to affected
landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected
officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American
tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers.
In response to the Notice of Scoping, the Commission received one
comment from the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office stating that
the Project is within the Uintah Sage Grouse Management Area, as well
as recommending that no new construction activities to take place
between December 1 to April 15, in order to minimize the potential for
disturbance to elk and pronghorn. All substantive comments will be
addressed in the EA.
Additional Information
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to
keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the
Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service
provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets,
document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to <a href="https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview">https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview</a> to register for eSubscription.
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly
available information and navigate Commission processes. For public
inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions,
comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to
contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f9b6a9a9b99f9c8b9ad79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="66293636260003140548010910">[email protected]</span></a>.
Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs at (866) 208-FERC or on the
FERC website (<a href="http://www.ferc.gov">www.ferc.gov</a>). Using the ``eLibrary'' link, select
``General Search'' from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date
range and ``Docket Number'' excluding the last three digits (i.e.,
CP25-497), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to
eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208-3676, TTY (202) 502-
8659, or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a9efecfbeae6c7c5c0c7ccfadcd9d9c6dbdde9cfccdbca87cec6df"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bdddec9d8d4f5f7f2f5fec8eeebebf4e9efdbfdfee9f8b5fcf4ed">[email protected]</span></a>. The eLibrary link on the FERC
website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by
the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.
Dated: August 29, 2025.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-16953 Filed 9-3-25; 8:45 am]
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