Columbia Gas Wants Pipeline Permit: Public Gets More Time to Weigh In
Published Date: 10/10/2025
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Columbia Gas Transmission, part of TC Energy, asked for a special permit to do something new with their gas pipelines. The government is giving the public 15 more days to share their thoughts before deciding. This affects anyone interested in pipeline safety and could impact how Columbia Gas operates soon, but no extra costs are mentioned yet.
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