Notice2026-10094
Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Texas Access Project
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May 20, 2026
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 29475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10094]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-136-000]
Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Texas Access Project
On March 6, 2026, Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline LLC (KMLP) filed
an application in Docket No. CP26-136-000 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 Texas Access Project
(Project) and would enable KMLP to transport up to 1,300,000 dekatherms
per day (Dth/d) of natural gas from new Texas interconnections for
delivery to various points on the KMLP system.
On March 19, 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 EA-019-20-000-1775471548.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--September 18, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--December 17, 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 project includes a 3.05-mile-long, 48-inch-diameter mainline
extension in Jefferson County, Texas, and Cameron Parish, Louisiana
(Mainline Extension), along with two aboveground pig launcher/receiver
facilities. Additionally, the project involves 540 feet of 42-inch-
diameter pipeline connecting the Trident Intrastate Pipeline to the
Mainline Extension, 70 feet of 42-inch-diameter pipeline connecting the
Texas Header to the Mainline Extension, and 250 feet of 42- and 36-
inch-diameter pipeline connecting the Mainline Extension to KMLP's
existing Leg 1 and Leg 2 pipelines. Furthermore, KMLP plans to modify
existing regulator and metering facilities at the Sabine Pass Metering
Facility and establish a new interconnection and gas measurement
building at Louisiana LNG Gas Management, LLC's Woodside LNG Terminal
in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
Background
On April 17, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Texas
Access 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 U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA)--Region 6 and the Louisiana Department of
Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Our Children's Trust commented on health
concerns with air pollution and climate change. The USEPA and LDEQ
recommended that the EA address water quality, biological resources,
habitat and wildlife, wetland resources and ground water, air quality,
hazardous materials and waste, cultural resources, and tribal
consultation. 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#357a656575535047561b525a43"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="652a353525030017064b020a13">[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., CP26-136), 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#adebe8ffeee2c3c1c4c3c8fed8ddddc2dfd9edcbc8dfce83cac2db"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ed8dbccddd1f0f2f7f0fbcdebeeeef1eceadef8fbecfdb0f9f1e8">[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: May 15, 2026.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-10094 Filed 5-19-26; 8:45 am]
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