FERC Invites Tribal Participation in Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project Review

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking input from the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation regarding a proposed natural gas project, the Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project, in Cowlitz County, Washington. The project involves the construction of a new compressor station and modification of an existing meter station. FERC has invited the tribe to participate in its review of the project, which includes providing comments on environmental issues and identifying properties of traditional, religious, or cultural importance that may be affected by the project.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC is inviting the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation to participate in the review of the Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project, a proposed natural gas project in Cowlitz County, Washington.
  • The project consists of the construction of a new compressor station and modification of an existing meter station.
  • FERC is seeking comments from the tribe on environmental issues associated with the project and identifying properties of traditional, religious, or cultural importance that may be affected by the project.
  • The tribe has been notified through a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues, published in the Federal Register, sent to various Indian tribes, and placed in the Commission's public record under Docket Number CP25-89-000.
  • The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation have the opportunity to file a response electronically or with a paper copy, referencing the project docket number (CP25-89-000).
  • FERC will keep any sensitive tribal information strictly confidential and has designated a confidential unique identifier (CUI) for such information.

Statistics:

  • The project is located in Cowlitz County, Washington, and involves the construction of a new compressor station and modification of an existing meter station.
  • The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation have the opportunity to participate in the review of the project, which includes providing comments on environmental issues and identifying properties of traditional, religious, or cultural importance.
  • The notice of scoping period was published in the Federal Register and sent to various Indian tribes on April 17, 2025.
  • The deadline for filing a response is within 30 days of the date of the letter, which is May 12, 2025.

Sources:

  • FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20426

OFFICE OF ENERGY PROJECTS

In Reply Refer To: OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 4

* Federal Register

Note: The FERC correspondence is a public document available on the FERC website, and the dates and information provided are accurate as per the original text.