Texas Eastern's $114M Pipeline Swap: Mining Safety in Pennsylvania's Backyard
Published Date: 5/20/2025
Notice
Summary
Texas Eastern Transmission is planning to replace about 5.2 miles of pipeline in Greene County, Pennsylvania, to keep things safe during nearby mining activities. This $114 million project won’t change how much gas the pipeline can carry but will make sure it runs smoothly. If you want to get involved or share your thoughts, there’s a deadline to step up soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
You can comment, protest, or intervene
You can file comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in FERC's review of the Texas Eastern pipeline replacement. There is no fee to file, and the deadline to file a motion to intervene is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 4, 2025; filings can be made via eComment, eFiling, or by mail.
Commenters get environmental updates
If you submit comments on the environmental review, you will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list and will be notified when the Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is issued and of meetings tied to the review. To ensure timely consideration, submit comments on or before June 4, 2025.
Project requires PA water-quality certification
Texas Eastern stated the project requires a Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Regional Permit Coordination Office for the Greene County, Pennsylvania work. Texas Eastern must submit to FERC a copy of the request for certification and either the certifying agency's decision or evidence of waiver.
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