Notice2026-06887
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Line 31 Expansion Project
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Published
April 9, 2026
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 68 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17963-17964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06887]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-75-000]
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Line 31 Expansion
Project
On January 23, 2026, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern)
filed an application in Docket No. CP26-75-000 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 Line 31 Expansion
Project (Project) and would provide up to an additional 125,000
dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of firm incremental natural gas
transportation capacity on a segment of Texas Eastern's mainline
pipeline system.
On February 6, 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\ 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-019-20-000-1773325462.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA June 15, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ September 13, 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.
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Project Description
Texas Eastern proposes to construct and operate approximately 10.2
miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline (Line 31 Pipeline Loop), 1.6 miles
of 16-inch-diameter pipeline (Line 14-P Lateral), a new compressor
station (Ridgeline Compressor Station), and a new meter and regulator
station (Ridgeland Meter and Regulator Station) in Madison County,
Mississippi. The Line 31 Pipeline Loop would connect to Texas Eastern's
Lines 14 and 18 at two new 30-inch-diameter crossover valves. The Line
14-P Lateral is connecting to Lines 14 and 18 and extending southward
to a terminus at an interconnect with Entergy Mississippi, LLC's
proposed Traceview Advanced Power Station (Traceview) in Madison
County. The Ridgeland Meter and Regulator Station would be installed at
milepost 1.6 of the Line 14-P Lateral and at an interconnect with
Traceview. Texas Eastern would also construct the new Ridgeland
Compressor Station which would contain three compressor units, each
having a capacity of about 1,500 horsepower. Additional aboveground
facilities would include main line valves, inspection gauge pig \3\
launcher/receivers, and cathodic protection along Line 31 Pipeline Loop
and the Line 14-P Lateral.
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\3\ Pig launchers are essential devices in pipeline systems that
facilitate the introduction of pipeline inspection gauges (pigs) for
maintenance, cleaning, and inspection purposes.
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Background
On March 4, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Line 31
Expansion 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 a potentially affected landowner. The primary
issues raised include public safety, potential effects on ecosystems,
soil compaction, compensation, property values, water resources,
aquatic species, and cultural resources. 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#cb849b9b8badaeb9a8e5aca4bd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7c332c2c3c1a190e1f521b130a">[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., CP26-75), 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#22646770616d4c4e4b4c47715752524d505662444750410c454d54"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f494a5d4c40616366616a5c7a7f7f607d7b4f696a7d6c21686079">[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: April 6, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-06887 Filed 4-8-26; 8:45 am]
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