FERC Invites Tribal Participation in Review of Proposed Heartland Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has invited the participation of the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin in the review of the Heartland Project, a proposed natural gas project that would span across multiple Illinois and Wisconsin counties. The project, proposed by ANR Pipeline Company, involves the construction and operation of 68.9 miles of pipeline loop, three new compressor stations, two new meter stations, and other facilities. FERC has begun its review process in Docket Number CP25-79-000, and the Commission is seeking comments from the Forest County Potawatomi Community to ensure that their concerns are identified and properly considered in the environmental analysis.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC has begun the review process of the Heartland Project, a proposed natural gas project that would span across multiple Illinois and Wisconsin counties.
  • The project, proposed by ANR Pipeline Company, involves the construction and operation of 68.9 miles of pipeline loop, three new compressor stations, two new meter stations, and other facilities.
  • FERC is seeking comments from the Forest County Potawatomi Community to ensure that their concerns are identified and properly considered in the environmental analysis.
  • The Commission expects the public to participate in the environmental review process, and encourages tribal communities to provide input on properties of traditional, religious, or cultural importance that may be affected by the project.
  • Comments can be filed electronically using the eFiling feature on the FERC's web page or in paper copy via U.S. Postal Service.
  • Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to the FERC's Rockville office.
  • Sensitive tribal information should be marked "CUI//PRIV - Do Not Release."

Statistics:

  • 68.9 miles of pipeline loop would be constructed and operated as part of the Heartland Project.
  • An additional three new compressor stations, two new meter stations, and other facilities would be built as part of the project.
  • FERC expects the public to participate in the environmental review process, with comments due within 30 days of the date of this letter.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2025, May 14). FERC Correspondence with Tribal Governments: FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20426 OFFICE OF ENERGY PROJECTS In Reply Refer To: OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 3 ANR Pipeline Company Heartland Project Docket No. CP25-79-000.
  • Federal Register. (2025, April 11). Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Heartland Project (NOS).