Notice2026-04874
Forza Pipeline, LLC, Bull Run Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Forza Pipeline Project
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March 12, 2026
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 12189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04874]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket Nos. CP26-34-000, CP26-35-000]
Forza Pipeline, LLC, Bull Run Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule
for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Forza
Pipeline Project
On December 3, 2025, Forza Pipeline LLC (Forza) and Bull Run
Pipeline LLC (Bull Run) filed an application in Docket Nos. CP26-34-000
and CP26-35-000 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 Forza Pipeline Project (Project), and would
entail Forza constructing and operating a new interstate natural gas
pipeline (Line FZA-A) and certain other facilities located in New
Mexico and Texas; as well as entering an agreement for Forza to lease
750,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas transportation from
Bull Run.
On December 16, 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-019-20-000-1771401929.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA August 28, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ November 26, 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
According to Forza, the Project would provide up to 750,000 Dth/d
of firm interstate natural gas transportation service from the rapidly
growing Delaware Basin production areas in southeastern New Mexico to
multiple delivery points at or near the Waha Hub in Texas. Forza also
requests authorization to enter into a lease agreement pursuant to
which Forza would lease 750,000 Dth/d of natural gas transportation
from Bull Run.
The Forza Pipeline Project would consist of the following
facilities:
<bullet> installation of Line FZA-A, a new 35.9-mile-long, 36-inch-
diameter natural gas pipeline beginning in Lea County, New Mexico and
terminating in Winkler County, Texas;
<bullet> construction of a new meter station (the Desert Ram
Junction) in Lea County, New Mexico, including the installation of a
new riser;
<bullet> installation of a new mainline valve along the proposed
Line FZA-A pipeline in Loving County, Texas; and
<bullet> installation of a new riser at the existing Wildcat
Junction site in Winkler County, Texas.
Background
On January 28, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Forza Pipeline 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 as well as the
FERC's Notice of Application for the Project, the Commission received
comments from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and one potentially
affected landowner. The EPA stated that the EA should analyze air
quality, water quality, and the potential for hazardous waste to be
encountered or produced during construction. The TCEQ stated that the
Project does not require a General Conformity determination and there
would not be significant long-term environmental impact in terms of
water quality and waste disposal activities. The primary issues raised
by the landowner is the routing of the Project across the landowner's
ranch. In addition, the commenter raises concerns about the need for
the project, segmentation of the environmental review under the
National Environmental Policy Act, cumulative impacts, effects to soil,
water, and vegetation resources, effects to special status species, use
of eminent domain, and the potential use of the right-of-way across the
ranch by trespassers. All substantive environmental comments will be
addressed in the EA.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is a cooperating agency in the
preparation of 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#4c031c1c0c2a293e2f622b233a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="014e515141676473622f666e77">[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., CP26-34 and/or
CP26-35), 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#bef8fbecfdf1d0d2d7d0dbedcbceced1cccafed8dbccdd90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b4d4e594844656762656e587e7b7b64797f4b6d6e7968256c647d">[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: March 9, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-04874 Filed 3-11-26; 8:45 am]
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