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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC Submits Quarterly Status Report for Leach XPress Project

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Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has submitted a quarterly status report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Leach XPress Project, detailing the progress of restoration activities. The report, signed by Jason Chambers, Technical Lead for Compliance - US Environmental, outlines the steps taken to complete construction and initial restoration work. This marks a significant milestone in the project's development, with the final biweekly status report filed in February 2021. According to the report, all construction activities and initial restoration work were completed, and Columbia has transitioned to quarterly status reports as per Section VII.B.2 of the Commission's Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Leach XPress Project was issued a certificate by FERC on January 19, 2017, with Environmental Condition No. 8 requiring biweekly status reports until completion.
  • Columbia transitioned to monthly status reports following discussions with FERC Staff and submitted its final monthly report in February 2021.
  • All construction activities and initial restoration work were completed, marking a significant milestone in the project's development.
  • Columbia has begun providing quarterly status reports under Section VII.B.2 of the Commission's Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan.
  • The report was submitted to the FERC on July 29, 2025, covering the period from April 1 to June 30, 2025.
  • Jason Chambers, Technical Lead for Compliance - US Environmental, signed the report on behalf of Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC.

Statistics:

  • 95: The report number for this quarterly status report.
  • 4/1/25 - 6/30/25: The reporting period for this quarterly status report.
  • February 2021: The deadline for the final monthly status report indicating completion of all construction activities and initial restoration work.
  • January 19, 2017: The date on which FERC issued its Order Issuing Certificate for the Leach XPress Project.

Sources:

  • Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (2025). Leach XPress Project Quarterly Status Report - April 1 through June 30, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (2017). Order Issuing Certificate, Docket No. CP15-514-000.

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