Notice2026-18772
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Majorsville-Heard Storage Complex Abandonment 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]
[Page 58111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18772]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-527-000]
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Majorsville-Heard
Storage Complex Abandonment Project
On May 21, 2026, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC filed an
application in Docket No. CP26-527-000 requesting Authorization
pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain
natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the
Majorsville-Heard Storage Complex Abandonment Project (Project) and
would eliminate Columbia's need for continued operating and maintenance
of facilities that are no longer required to meet Columbia's current
firm service obligations.
On June 5, 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-019-20-000-1785328565.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--November 30, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--February 28, 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
Columbia proposes to abandon the Heard Storage Field, the
Majorsville Shallow Storage Field, and the Majorsville Deep Storage
Field, including all associated facilities and base gas, located in
Marshall County, West Virginia and Greene and Washington Counties,
Pennsylvania. Specifically, Columbia proposes to abandon 57 injection/
withdrawal wells, 14 observation wells, the Majorsville Compressor
Station, and all associated pipelines and aboveground appurtenances.
Background
On June 30, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Majorsville-Heard Storage Complex Abandonment 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. The Commission
received no comments in response to the Notice of Scoping.
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#c986999989afacbbaae7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="511e010111373423327f363e27">[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., CP26-527), 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#0a4c4f584945646663646f597f7a7a65787e4a6c6f7869246d657c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3b5b6a1b0bc9d9f9a9d96a08683839c8187b395968190dd949c85">[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. 2026-18772 Filed 9-11-26; 8:45 am]
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