Notice2025-20704
Notice Of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the TTC Connector Project
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November 24, 2025
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 224 (Monday, November 24, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 52951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-20704]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP25-525-000]TTC Connector, LLC
Notice Of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental
Assessment for the TTC Connector Project
On July 21, 2025, TTC Connector, LLC (TTC) filed an application in
Docket No. CP25-525-000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act, to
construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities in
Colorado and Wharton counties, Texas. The proposed project is known as
the TTC Connector Project (Project), and would provide 300,000
dekatherms (Dth) a day of firm capacity.
On August 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-019-20-000-1759314183
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA January 16, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ April 16, 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
TTC proposes to construct and operate approximately 25 miles of 20-
inch-diameter steel pipeline, connecting existing and proposed
facilities. The Project would include the construction and operation of
a proposed receipt interconnect point and proposed compressor station
to three proposed interconnect stations. The Project would provide firm
capacity from Enbridge Inc.'s Tres Palacios Gas Storage (Tres Palacios)
to interconnects with Energy Transfer Partners, LP's Trunkline
Pipeline, Gulf South Pipeline Company's Coastal Bend Header
Interconnect Station, and at a downstream point on the Tres Palacios
system.
Background
On September 10, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed TTC
Connector 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. We received comments from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Region 6 and from potentially affected landowners.
EPA's comments addressed water quality; dredge and fill impacts to
waters of the United States; Clean Water Act section 303(d); biological
resources, habitat and wildlife; air quality; hazardous materials,
hazardous waste, and solid waste; coordination with Tribal governments,
and the National Historic Preservation Act. The primary issues raised
by landowners include potential effects on ecosystems, water resources,
vegetation, migratory birds and waterfowl, threatened and endangered
species, farming operations, crop growth and soil compaction, and
alternatives. Commenters questioned whether the public necessity for
the proposed Project has been demonstrated and further questioned the
validity of using eminent domain for private financial gain. 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#07485757476162756429606871"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b9f6e9e9f9dfdccbda97ded6cf">[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.,
CP25-525), 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#6f292a3d2c20010306010a3c1a1f1f001d1b2f090a1d0c41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f494a5d4c40616366616a5c7a7f7f607d7b4f696a7d6c21686079">[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: October 14, 2025
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-20704 Filed 11-21-25; 8:45 am]
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