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FERC Invites Tribal Participation in Review of Natural Gas Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs to participate in the review of the Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project, a natural gas project proposed by Northwest Pipeline, LLC. The project involves the construction and operation of a new compressor station and modification of the existing KB Meter Station in Cowlitz County, Washington. FERC is seeking comments from the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs to ensure that their concerns are identified and properly considered in the environmental analysis.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC has invited the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs to participate in the review of the Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project, a natural gas project proposed by Northwest Pipeline, LLC.
  • The project involves the construction and operation of a new compressor station and modification of the existing KB Meter Station in Cowlitz County, Washington.
  • The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs have been requested to provide comments on the project to ensure that their concerns are identified and properly considered in the environmental analysis.
  • The project has been assigned Docket Number CP25-89-000, and information on the project is available on the FERC website (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link.
  • The public scoping session for the project was held on April 17, 2025, and a Notice of Scoping was published in the Federal Register.
  • FERC has requested the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs to identify properties of traditional, religious, or cultural importance to the tribe that may be affected by the proposed project.
  • The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs may file a response electronically or with a paper copy, referencing the project docket number (CP25-89-000) with their submission.

Statistics:

  • The proposed project involves the construction and modification of a compressor station and meter station in Cowlitz County, Washington.
  • The project has been assigned Docket Number CP25-89-000.
  • The public scoping session for the project was held on April 17, 2025.
  • Information on the project is available on the FERC website (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link.
  • The FERC has 30 days to receive comments from the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs on the project.

Sources:

  • FERC (2025): FERC Correspondence with Tribal Governments (May 12, 2025)
  • Federal Register (2025): Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project
  • Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs (no date): Letter to FERC regarding the Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project

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