Dauphin Island Gathering Partners; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Dauphin Island Gathering Partners Abandonment Project

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 214 (Friday, November 6, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70084-70085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22720]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP26-560-000]


Dauphin Island Gathering Partners; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Dauphin Island 
Gathering Partners Abandonment Project

    On July 31, 2026, Dauphin Island Gathering Partners (DIGP) filed an 
application in Docket No. CP26-560-000 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 
Dauphin Island Gathering Partners Abandonment Project (Project) and 
would involve DIGP to abandon a total of about 119.3 miles of existing 
interstate natural gas pipeline and related appurtenances in Mobile 
County, Alabama, Alabama state waters, and federal offshore waters.
    On August 7, 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

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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-019-20-000-1787659366.
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--February 5, 2027
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--May 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.

    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

    DIGP seeks authorization to abandon its entire offshore natural gas 
pipeline gathering and transportation system, consisting of about 119.3 
miles of 20-inch-diameter and 24-inch-diameter pipeline and all 
associated appurtenances in Mobile County, Alabama, Alabama state 
waters, and federal offshore waters. According to DIGP its system is no 
longer economically feasible due to the depletion of attached reserves 
and the lack of new lease activity in the vicinity. DIGP also states 
that abandonment is needed to eliminate environmental and safety risks 
due to aging energy infrastructure and harsh offshore environment 
conditions.

Background

    On September 15, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
Dauphin Island Gathering Partners 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 U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service filed a letter concurring with the applicant's 
determinations on federally listed species in the project area. The 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a comment letter stating it 
has no comments.

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#0f405f5f4f696a7d6c21686079"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5fae5e5f5d3d0c7d69bd2dac3">[email&#160;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., CP26-560), 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#8ccac9decfc3e2e0e5e2e9dff9fcfce3fef8cceae9feefa2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="24626176676b4a484d4a41775154544b565064424156470a434b52">[email&#160;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: November 3, 2026.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-22720 Filed 11-5-26; 8:45 am]
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