Notice2026-18771
Steel Reef Pipelines US LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Flat Lake Access Pipeline Project
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Published
September 14, 2026
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 176 (Monday, September 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58114-58115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18771]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-545-000]
Steel Reef Pipelines US LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Flat Lake Access
Pipeline Project
On June 17, 2026, Steel Reef Pipelines US LLC filed an application
in Docket No. CP26-545-000 requesting authorization pursuant to Section
3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 153 of the Commission's
regulations to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline
facilities. The proposed project is known as the Flat Lake Access
Pipeline Project (Project) and would export up to 80 million cubic feet
per day (MMcf/d) of sour natural gas from Steel Reef's existing
compressor station near Fortuna, North Dakota to the Flat Lake Gas
Plant in Saskatchewan, Canada, and import approximately 6 MMcf/d of
fuel gas to supply the compressor station.
On June 30, 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-019-20-000-1786377394.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--January 6, 2027
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--April 6, 2027
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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.
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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 will consist of a 0.65-mile-long, 10-inch-diameter main
export line designed to transport up to 80 MMcf/d for the gathering and
export of sour natural gas from North Dakota to the Flat Lake Gas Plant
in Canada, as well as a parallel 0.65-mile-long, 6-inch-diameter fuel
return line designed to transport approximately 6 MMcf/d of fuel gas
imported from the Flat Lake Gas Plant. The border crossing facilities
will be located entirely within North Dakota and terminate at the
international boundary with Canada.
Background
On July 22, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Flat Lake
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 a letter from the North Dakota State Historical Society
stating it had no comment on the Project.
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
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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#317e616171575443521f565e47"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="49061919092f2c3b2a672e263f">[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., CP26-545), 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#0b4d4e594844656762656e587e7b7b64797f4b6d6e7968256c647d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="55131007161a3b393c3b30062025253a272115333027367b323a23">[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: September 9, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-18771 Filed 9-11-26; 8:45 am]
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