ANR Pipeline Company Requests Variance for Oak Grove Enhancement Project

Strategic Insights -

ANR Pipeline Company has submitted a variance request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for its Oak Grove Enhancement Project, seeking approval to utilize additional temporary workspace (ATWS) for hydrostatic testing following pipeline installation. The project, authorized by the Commission on October 24, 2024, involves the use of approximately 0.41 acres of ATWS located at MP 15.97 in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, to access a landowner's existing water well and risers. ANR Pipeline Company confirms that it has obtained all required federal authorizations and landowner approvals, and that no cultural resources or federally listed threatened or endangered species will be affected.

Key Takeaways:

  • ANR Pipeline Company has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for approval to utilize additional temporary workspace (ATWS) for its Oak Grove Enhancement Project.
  • The project involves the use of approximately 0.41 acres of ATWS located at MP 15.97 in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, to access a landowner's existing water well and risers.
  • ANR Pipeline Company confirms that it has obtained all required federal authorizations and landowner approvals, and that no cultural resources or federally listed threatened or endangered species will be affected.
  • The variance request is submitted in accordance with Environmental Condition No. 5 of the Commission's Order, which requires the company to obtain approval for the use of ATWS.
  • The proposed ATWS will not impact wetlands or waterbodies, and the existing land use/cover type of the area is classified as agricultural.
  • ANR Pipeline Company has included maps depicting the requested ATWS in Attachment A, which is entirely located within the area previously surveyed for environmental resources.

Statistics:

  • 0.41 acres of ATWS are requested for use by ANR Pipeline Company.
  • 1 landowner has given landowner approvals for the proposed ATWS.
  • ANR Pipeline Company confirmed that no cultural resources or federally listed threatened or endangered species will be affected.
  • The proposed ATWS is located at MP 15.97 in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.

Sources:

  • ANR Pipeline Company, 188 FERC P 61,063 (2024).
  • ANR Pipeline Company, Notice to Proceed with Construction, Docket No. CP23-523-000 (October 24, 2024).
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 18 C.F.R SS 385.2005 of the Commission's regulations.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 18 C.F.R SS 385.2010 of the Commission's regulations.