Notice2026-00986

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Kosciusko Compressor Station Replacement Project

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January 20, 2026

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2348-2349]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00986]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP26-24-000]


Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Kosciusko Compressor 
Station Replacement Project

    On November 13, 2025, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas 
Eastern) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-24-000 requesting a 
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 
7(c) and Authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act 
to construct, operate, and abandon certain natural gas pipeline 
facilities. The proposed project is known as the Kosciusko Compressor 
Station Replacement Project (Project), and Texas Eastern states it 
would ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the Kosciusko 
Compressor Station while meeting current air emissions requirements and 
minimizing disruption to customers.
    On November 25, 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-019-20-000-1765965341.
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA May 8, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ August 6, 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

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provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the 
Project's progress.

Project Description

    Texas Eastern proposes to abandon by removal 14 reciprocating 
compressor units (totaling about 35,000 horsepower) and install three 
new natural gas turbine units (totaling about 37,500 horsepower) at the 
existing Kosciusko Compressor Station in Attala County, Mississippi.

Background

    On December 16, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
Kosciusko Compressor Station Replacement 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 comments from Our Children's Trust. 
The primary issues raised by the commenters are fossil fuel air 
pollution, air quality, and effects on youth populations. 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.
    For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as 
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office 
of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#06495656466063746528616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90dfc0c0d0f6f5e2f3bef7ffe6">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    Additional information about the Project is available from 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., CP26-24), 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#1a5c5f485955747673747f496f6a6a75686e5a7c7f6879347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="feb8bbacbdb1909297909bad8b8e8e918c8abe989b8c9dd0999188">[email&#160;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.

(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1)

    Dated: January 14, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-00986 Filed 1-16-26; 8:45 am]
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