Pipeline Firm Asks Forgiveness for Unapproved $6.9M Idaho Fix
Published Date: 5/22/2025
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Summary
Northwest Pipeline LLC found two small pipeline sections in Idaho that needed emergency replacement after their big 2024 pipe project. They finished the fix in November 2024, costing about $6.9 million, and now they’re asking for official approval. If you’re affected or interested, you’ve got a deadline to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
You can comment or intervene — deadline
You can file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in Docket CP25-299-000 at no cost. The deadline to file a motion to intervene or submit comments or protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 3, 2025; you may use eComment, eFiling, or mail (see the notice for addresses).
Emergency pipeline replacements in Idaho
Northwest Pipeline LLC replaced two noncontinuous sections totaling 0.07 miles of 24-inch-diameter loop pipe on Line 1401 in Ada County, Idaho as an emergency action and placed the work into service on November 11, 2024. Northwest estimates the Modifications cost $6,866,228 and has filed for Commission authorization in Docket CP25-299-000, saying the work was needed to maintain its ability to support current firm transportation service obligations.
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