Pennsylvania Mining Plan Sparks Environmental Comment Frenzy
Published Date: 6/6/2025
Notice
Summary
Texas Eastern Transmission wants to do some mining work in Greene County, Pennsylvania, and the government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment. People have until June 30, 2025, to send in comments about possible impacts and better ways to do the project. This feedback will help decide if the project moves forward and how it might change the area.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Landowners may face eminent domain risk
If you are a landowner in the project area, Texas Eastern may contact you to negotiate an easement; you are not required to agree. If the Commission approves the project, the company could initiate condemnation (eminent domain) proceedings in court and compensation would be determined by a judge under state law.
Temporary and permanent land take for project
Texas Eastern would temporarily use about 77.9 acres of land for construction and would permanently maintain 34.3 acres (including 31.5 acres of existing easement) for the project. These land uses are associated with excavation, elevation, replacement, rerouting, and removal of pipeline segments.
Construction, rerouting, and public impacts (2026–2028)
The project would excavate, elevate, replace, and reroute four pipeline segments of roughly 4,000 to 8,500 feet near Graysville, Pennsylvania, with activities anticipated between 2026 and 2028. The Commission will evaluate impacts including public safety, public access and road closures, water, wetlands, wildlife, and air quality.
Public comment deadline — June 30, 2025
You can submit written comments on the proposed Longwall Mining Panel M1 Project so the Commission considers them, and they must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2025. Comments should focus on environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen impacts.
Section 106 consultation for historic properties
FERC is initiating consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act with State Historic Preservation Offices, Indian tribes, and other parties about potential effects on historic properties; the environmental document will document these consultations.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-17392, Chugach Electric Association, Inc.; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications
Chugach Electric Association wants to study building a new hydroelectric project on Canyon Creek in Alaska. If approved, this project could generate clean energy and connect to the local power grid, but no construction can start yet. People have until October 20, 2026, to share their thoughts or compete for the project rights.
2026-17318, Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725S); Comment Request
FERC is updating its emergency reporting rules to better track sudden power losses from new tech like Inverter Based Resources. This means some power companies will have new reporting duties starting soon, helping keep the electric grid safe and reliable. Comments on these changes are due by October 26, 2026, so affected companies should get ready to share their thoughts!
2026-17257, Bangor-Pacific Hydro Associates; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application
2026-17101, Georgia Power Company; Notice of Application for Temporary Variance Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Georgia Power Company asked for a temporary change to rules at their Flint River Hydroelectric Project in Georgia. This could affect water quality rules and needs approval from state agencies. People have until September 17, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved before any decisions are made.
2026-17103, Seefeld Corporation: Notice of Application for Surrender of Exemption Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Seefeld Corporation wants to give up its special exemption for the Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project in Washington. This change could affect local water quality rules and needs approval from the Washington Department of Ecology. People have until September 17, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved before the decision moves forward.
2026-16925, Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725U); Comment Request; Extension
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC-725U (1902-0274), Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk Power System; CIP Reliability Standards. There are no proposed changes to the reporting requirements. The comment period ended on July 27, 2026, with no comments received.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-10265, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Southeast Compression for Utility Reliability Expansion Project
Gulf South Pipeline wants to build new compressor stations in Louisiana and Mississippi to keep gas flowing smoothly and reliably. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this project might affect the environment before making a final decision. If you care about local nature or community impacts, now’s the time to speak up—comments are due by June 30, 2025.
Next: 2025-10267, Harts Mill Solar, LLC; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Harts Mill Solar’s rates are fair or not. If they find problems, refunds could start from June 6, 2025. Anyone interested has 21 days to speak up and join the conversation.