Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company Submits Response to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Strategic Insights -

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in response to a data request. The company's Compressor Station 245 Uprate Project, documented in Docket No. CP25-496-000, involves a request for prior notice authorization. The project entails ground disturbance, prompting the company to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to determine if Endangered Species Act clearance is necessary.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed Compressor Station 245 Uprate Project involves ground disturbance, requiring consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
  • The project affects three species: Northern Long-eared Bat (Endangered), Green Floater (Proposed Threatened), and Monarch Butterfly (Proposed Threatened).
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. obtained a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ("FWS") Information for Planning and Consultation ("IPaC") species list (Project Code: 2025-0110349) on June 17, 2025.
  • The Northern Long-eared Bat Determination Key ("DKey") reached a no effect determination, indicating that the project will have no impact on the listed species.
  • There will be no effect to the Green Floater or Monarch Butterfly as a result of the Project due to no impact on vegetation or water resources.
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. submitted the response to the FERC through the eFiling system, with copies served on all parties on the official service list.
  • Any questions concerning this filing should be addressed to the undersigned at (205) 325-3668.

Statistics:

  • The Compressor Station 245 Uprate Project involves a request for prior notice authorization under Docket No. CP25-496-000.
  • The project was documented in a Request for Prior Notice Authorization filed on May 20, 2025.
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. submitted the response to the FERC on June 25, 2025.
  • Three species were identified as having potential impact: Northern Long-eared Bat (Endangered), Green Floater (Proposed Threatened), and Monarch Butterfly (Proposed Threatened).
  • The FWS species list and no-effect determination are included in Attachment 1.
  • The project will have no effect on vegetation or water resources, resulting in no impact on the Green Floater or Monarch Butterfly.

Sources:

  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C., Compressor Station 245 Uprate Project, Docket No. CP25-496-000, Response to June 25, 2025 Data Request.
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) species list (Project Code: 2025-0110349).
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C., Compressor Station 245 Uprate Project, Docket No. CP25-496-000, June 25, 2025 Data Request.