Environmental Assessment Report for Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC

Strategic Insights -

The Office of Energy Projects has submitted an environmental assessment report for Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The report, filed on April 30, 2025, details the company's activities under the Part 157, Subpart F, Sections 157.208-157.216 blanket automatic activity program. The report includes a summary of projects completed, environmental considerations, and comments. Juan Polit prepared the report, which was approved by the Branch Chief.

Key Takeaways:

  • The report details the company's activities under the Part 157, Subpart F, Sections 157.208-157.216 blanket automatic activity program, including pipeline rehabilitation, cathodic protection, and above-ground facility activities.
  • The company reported 11 projects with no ground disturbance or located offshore, with a total of 11 projects completed.
  • The report included required reporting items, such as Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) consultation, and project description, for all projects.
  • The report did not identify any projects with reporting deficiencies or require supplemental photos or field inspections.
  • FERC staff may request additional review of select projects to ensure satisfactory restoration of disturbed project areas.
  • The company was instructed to address reporting deficiencies by filing supplemental information in this docket by May 1, 2026.

Statistics:

  • 11 projects with no ground disturbance or located offshore
  • 11 projects completed in total
  • 0 projects with reporting deficiencies
  • 0 projects requiring supplemental photos
  • 0 projects requiring field inspections
  • 0 projects with hazardous materials released

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Energy Projects, Division of Gas-Environment & Engineering ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
  • Office of Energy Projects, Environmental Compliance Review
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, CP25-344-000
  • http://elibrary.ferc.gov