Notice2026-00989
Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Carnation Project
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January 20, 2026
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2346-2347]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00989]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-16-000]
Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Carnation Project
On October 31, 2025, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas) filed
an application in Docket No. CP26-16-000 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. The proposed project is known as the Carnation Project
(Project) and would increase the capacity of Texas Gas's interstate
natural gas transmission system by about 170,000 dekatherms per day.
On November 13, 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-019-20-000-1767610234.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--May 11, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--August 9, 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
Texas Gas proposes to install one new 14,189-horsepower compressor
unit and associated facilities including one discharge filter
separator, one emergency generator, and one unit blowdown silencer at
its Crosby-Harrison Compressor Station in Hamilton County, Ohio. Texas
Gas would also construct one electrical building and one storage
building and install air compressor and receivers, associated piping
and controls, and other auxiliary facilities.
At the New Haven Regulators Facility, also in Hamilton County,
Texas Gas proposes to install two new single-run regulators with
associated piping and controls on the MLS 26-1TT and MLS 26-2TT
pipelines. About 20 feet of aboveground piping and 150 feet of below
ground piping would be installed on the mainline pipelines.
Background
On December 3, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Carnation 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 commenter are climate change, air pollution, and alternatives.
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#6b243b3b2b0d0e1908450c041d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="501f000010363522337e373f26">[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., CP26-16), and
follow the instructions. For assistance with access
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to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208-3676, TTY (202)
502-8659, or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a3e5e6f1e0eccdcfcacdc6f0d6d3d3ccd1d7e3c5c6d1c08dc4ccd5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="70363522333f1e1c191e15230500001f020430161502135e171f06">[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. 2026-00989 Filed 1-16-26; 8:45 am]
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