FERC Invites Cowlitz Indian Tribe's Participation in Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project Review

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has invited the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to participate in the review of the Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project, a proposed natural gas project by Northwest Pipeline, LLC. The project involves the construction and operation of a new compressor station and the modification of the existing KB Meter Station in Cowlitz County, Washington. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is being requested to provide comments on the project to ensure their concerns are identified and considered in the environmental analysis. The tribe is also being asked to assist in identifying properties of traditional, religious, or cultural importance that may be affected by the project.

Key Takeaways:

• The FERC is reviewing the Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project, a proposed natural gas project by Northwest Pipeline, LLC, and invites the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to participate in the review process.
• The project involves the construction and operation of a new compressor station and the modification of the existing KB Meter Station in Cowlitz County, Washington.
• The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is being asked to provide comments on the project to ensure their concerns are identified and considered in the environmental analysis.
• The tribe is also being requested to assist in identifying properties of traditional, religious, or cultural importance that may be affected by the project.
• Comments can be filed electronically or in paper copy, and should be sent to the FERC's Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese, at 888 First Street NE, Washington DC 20426.
• The FERC welcomes the participation of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in the environmental review process for the project.

Statistics:

• The proposed Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project involves the construction and operation of a new compressor station and the modification of the existing KB Meter Station in Cowlitz County, Washington.
• The FERC is requesting comments on the project from interested parties, including the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, to ensure that their concerns are identified and considered in the environmental analysis.
• The deadline for submitting comments is 30 days from the date of the FERC's letter to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

Sources:

• FERC Correspondence with Tribal Governments: FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20426 OFFICE OF ENERGY PROJECTS, Docket No. CP25-89-000, May 12, 2025.
• Federal Register, April 17, 2025.
• Document Accession #: 20250512-3051, Filed Date: 05/12/2025.