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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Texas Gas Transmission, LLC Complies with Environmental Conditions for Gulf South Pipeline Project

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Texas Gas Transmission, LLC has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) outlining its compliance with the environmental conditions for its Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project. The company will follow the construction and abandonment procedures and mitigation measures described in its application and supplements, as identified in the Environmental Assessment (EA). Texas Gas will request any modifications to these procedures, measures, or conditions through a filing with the Secretary of the Commission and receive approval in writing from the Director of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP) before implementing any changes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Texas Gas Transmission, LLC will follow the construction procedures and mitigation measures described in its application, as identified in the Environmental Assessment (EA), unless modified by the April 15, 2025 Order.
  • The company will request any modifications to the approved procedures, measures, or conditions by filing with the Secretary and receiving written approval from the Director of OEP.
  • The Director of OEP has the authority to take steps necessary to ensure environmental protection during construction and operation of the project, including modifying conditions of the Order, issuing stop-work authority, and imposing additional measures.
  • A stop-work notice will only be issued if work at the specific location of non-compliance cannot be mitigated or resolved.
  • Texas Gas requests permission to allow construction crews to work around the specific location of non-compliance and continue construction on other areas of the Project.

Statistics:

  • The Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project is subject to the conditions outlined in the Order issued on April 15, 2025.
  • The project requires compliance with environmental assessment procedures and mitigation measures as described in the EA.
  • 3 modifications to the approved procedures, measures, or conditions will require written approval from the Director of OEP.
  • The Director of OEP has the authority to take 3 types of actions to ensure environmental protection during construction and operation: modifying conditions of the Order, issuing stop-work authority, and imposing additional measures.

Sources:

  • [1] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Document: Volume I: Public Docket No. CP24-468-000, July 2025
  • [2] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC Submission: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project RESPONSES TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF THE APRIL 15, 2025 ORDER, Volume I: Public Docket No. CP24-468-000

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