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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FERC Discusses Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project Status

Strategic Insights

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently held a pre-filing biweekly conference call to discuss the planned Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project. The meeting, which took place on July 22, 2025, brought together representatives from FERC, federal, state, and local agencies, as well as Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (the project proponent). The discussion focused on the current project status, including the completion of habitat assessments, ongoing Phase I cultural surveys, and the use of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning, and Consultation website for section 7 Endangered Species consultation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC is reviewing comments from FERC, USEPA, and USACE on draft resource reports, with a focus on addressing concerns related to environmental impact.
  • Habitat assessments for the project were completed at the end of June, with limited species-specific surveys planned for the last week of August.
  • Phase I cultural surveys are ongoing and are expected to be completed by the end of July.
  • Wetland and waterbody surveys were completed in early July, providing essential data for the project's environmental assessment.
  • The project is expected to use available tools on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning, and Consultation website for section 7 Endangered Species consultation.
  • FERC staff addressed questions from agencies regarding the Commission's NEPA process and document requirements.
  • The next call is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 10:00 - 11:00am EST: Duration of the pre-filing biweekly conference call
  • 14 attendees: Number of representatives from FERC, federal, state, and local agencies, as well as Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC and SWCA Environmental Consultants.
  • 3 documents: Number of documents distributed during the meeting:

+ PF25-4_PF_Call_Summary_07222025.pdf

+ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning, and Consultation website

+ Wetland and waterbody surveys report

Sources:

  • Memorandum to: Docket No. PF25-4, FROM: Julia Yuan, FERC OEP staff, DATE: July 31, 2025
  • Document Accession #20250731-3029
  • FERC Environmental staff meeting notes
  • FERC Docket No. PF25-4
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning, and Consultation website
  • Wetland and waterbody surveys report

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