Notice2026-18995
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company L.L.C.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the South Texas Enhancement Project
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September 16, 2026
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58671-58672]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18995]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-540-000]
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company L.L.C.; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the South Texas
Enhancement Project
On June 5, 2026, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (TGP) filed
an application in Docket No. CP26-540-000 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 in Brooks and Nueces Counties, Texas. The proposed project
is known as the South Texas Enhancement Project and would provide about
319,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas from existing receipt points
in Hidalgo, Starr and Jim Wells Counties to the Agua Dulce area in
Nueces County.
On June 18, 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-019-20-000-1781539369.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--December 18, 2026
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90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--March 18, 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.
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
TGP proposes to construct and operate a 1.54-mile-long, 30-inch-
diameter, natural gas transmission pipeline and modify three existing
meter stations in Nueces County TX. TGP also proposes to construct a
new 15,900-horsepower compressor station and associated facilities/
equipment in Brooks County, Texas, and other appurtenance facilities
along TGP's pipeline system.
Background
On July 16, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed South
Texas Enhancement 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 two federal agencies and one potentially
affected landowner. After the close of the scoping period, we received
comments from one state agency and a non-governmental organization. The
US Army Corps of Engineers recommended the applicant conduct a
delineation of waters to determine if Clean Water Act permitting is
required. The US Environmental Protection Agency recommended that the
environmental document address water quality and quantity, groundwater,
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit coverage,
impaired waters, ambient air conditions and air quality, and solid and
hazardous waste generated. The Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality recommended compliance with applicable regulations and Best
Management Practices implementation. The Water Protector Legal
Collective requested preparation of a project environmental impact
statement rather than EA to evaluate alternatives, an evaluation of air
quality effects and greenhouse gas emissions, pipeline safety issues,
cumulative impacts, the public need of the project, and complete Tribal
Consultation and cultural resource review. One landowner submitted
comments expressing concerns that the pipeline project would cause
safety and encroachment issues on her property. 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#327d626272545740511c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b3fce3e3f3d5d6c1d09dd4dcc5">[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., CP26-540), 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#b7f1f2e5f4f8d9dbded9d2e4c2c7c7d8c5c3f7d1d2c5d499d0d8c1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b3f5f6e1f0fcdddfdaddd6e0c6c3c3dcc1c7f3d5d6c1d09dd4dcc5">[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 11, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-18995 Filed 9-15-26; 8:45 am]
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