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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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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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 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 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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