FERC Issues Revised Schedule for Environmental Review of Florida Gas Transmission's South Central Louisiana Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice revising the schedule for the environmental review of the South Central Louisiana Project, a natural gas transmission project proposed by Florida Gas Transmission, LLC. The revised schedule follows the initial notice issued on February 20, 2025, which identified July 25, 2025, as the expected date for the issuance of the environmental assessment (EA). However, FERC staff requires an outstanding environmental information response from the applicant to finalize the EA, resulting in a revised schedule. The new deadline for the EA issuance is August 25, 2025, with a 90-day federal authorization decision deadline set for November 23, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC has issued a revised schedule for the environmental review of the South Central Louisiana Project, a natural gas transmission project proposed by Florida Gas Transmission, LLC.
  • The revised schedule for the issuance of the environmental assessment (EA) is now August 25, 2025, rather than the previously announced July 25, 2025.
  • FERC staff requires an outstanding environmental information response from the applicant to finalize the EA, which has led to the schedule revision.
  • The 90-day federal authorization decision deadline is now set for November 23, 2025.
  • The Commission has made the eSubscription service available to track formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, reducing the time spent researching proceedings.
  • The Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings, providing assistance with accessing publicly available information and navigating Commission processes.
  • The public can contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov for assistance with making filings or with inquiries.

Statistics:

  • The original expected date for the issuance of the EO was July 25, 2025.
  • The revised schedule has moved the expected date for the issuance of the EA to August 25, 2025.
  • The 90-day federal authorization decision deadline is now set for November 23, 2025.
  • FERC has offered the eSubscription service as a free resource to track formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets.

Sources:

  • United States of America Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (July 16, 2025). Notice of Revised Schedule for Environmental Review of the South Central Louisiana Project. Document No. CP25-30-000.
  • Florida Gas Transmission, LLC. (February 20, 2025). Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the South Central Louisiana Project. Document No. CP25-30-000.