Notice2026-04872
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Texas-Arkansas Power Project
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March 12, 2026
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12185-12186]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04872]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-46-000]
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC; Notice of Schedule
for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Texas-
Arkansas Power Project
On December 18, 2025, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC
(Natural) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-46-000 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 facilities. The
proposed project is known as the Texas-Arkansas Power Project
(Project), and would support a precedent agreement with Arkansas
Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) to transport up to 400,000
dekatherms per day of existing unsubscribed capacity and additional
capacity on Natural's Gulf Coast Mainline. The purpose of the Project
is to supply AECC with this capacity to power new and existing natural
gas fired electric generation plants in northern Texas and Arkansas.
On January 7, 2026, 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\
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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-019-20-000-1771492431.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA September 4, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ December 3, 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 Texas-Arkansas Power Project would consist of the following
facilities, all at Natural's existing Compressor Station 308 in
Randolph County, Arkansas:
<bullet> abandon in place nine reciprocating compressor units, with
a combined rating of 30,850-horsepower;
<bullet> install two new 20,482-horsepower Solar Turbines Titan 130
centrifugal units;
<bullet> modify plant yard piping and auxiliary equipment,
including new inlet filter separators, and gas cooling and other minor
equipment; and
<bullet> construct a new, permanent access road and driveway.
Background
On February 3, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Texas-
Arkansas Power 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 AECC, and the Quapaw Nation. No issues were
raised as the AECC comments were in support of the project and the
Quapaw Nation comments that the project is not likely to affect its
properties of cultural or sacred significance. 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#410e111101272433226f262e37"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="09465959496f6c7b6a276e667f">[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., CP26-46), 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#4d0b081f0e0223212423281e383d3d223f390d2b283f2e632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dd9b988f9e92b3b1b4b3b88ea8adadb2afa99dbbb8afbef3bab2ab">[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)
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Dated: March 9, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-04872 Filed 3-11-26; 8:45 am]
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