Pennsylvania Folks Urged to Weigh In on New Gas Pipeline
Published Date: 6/30/2025
Notice
Summary
Texas Eastern Transmission wants to build new gas facilities in parts of Pennsylvania, and the government is asking people to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment. If you live in Adams, Bedford, or York Counties, your input matters! You’ve got until July 25, 2025, to send in your comments before any big decisions or spending happen.
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Eminent domain risk for landowners
If you are a landowner receiving this notice, the pipeline company may seek to negotiate an easement for construction and operation, but if you and the company do not agree, the company could initiate condemnation (eminent domain) proceedings in court. Compensation would be determined by a judge in accordance with state law.
Land disturbance and permanent footprint
Construction would disturb about 45 acres of land; after construction about 1.8 acres would be converted for permanent access and facility operation, and about 12.4 acres of pipeline right-of-way and access roads would be retained. The remaining acreage would be restored to former uses.
Added gas capacity to serve local customers
Texas Eastern says the project would provide about 32,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) from the Appalachian basin to delivery points in Pennsylvania to improve system reliability and provide incremental transportation capacity for precedent agreements with two local gas distribution companies.
Compressor station modifications announced
The proposal would modify the Bedford Compressor Station by uprating compressor unit 13E from 26,000 horsepower to 35,500 horsepower, installing a new emergency shut down gas conditioning skid, and changing impellers on existing compressor units 11E and 12E. These specific equipment changes are part of the project description.
Public scoping and comment deadline
FERC opened a public scoping process and is asking for written comments about the proposed Appalachia to Market III Project. You must submit comments so they are received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 25, 2025; comments may be filed by eComment, eFiling, or mail.
Environmental topics to be evaluated
FERC staff will evaluate potential impacts on geology and soils; water resources and wetlands; vegetation and wildlife; threatened and endangered species; cultural resources; land use; air quality and noise; and reliability and safety in the environmental document. The review could result in an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with additional public comment opportunities.
Historic properties and Section 106 consultation
The notice initiates consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act with State Historic Preservation Offices, interested Indian tribes, and others to solicit views on the project's potential effects on historic properties; findings and consultation status will be summarized in the environmental document.
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