Kentucky Gas Pipeline Project Seeks Public Green Light
Published Date: 11/28/2025
Notice
Summary
Columbia Gulf Transmission wants to build new gas facilities in Lincoln and Pulaski Counties, Kentucky, and the government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment. People have until December 24, 2025, to send in comments that will help shape the official environmental review. This is a big deal for local communities and the environment, and your voice can help decide if the project moves forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Eminent Domain Risk for Landowners
If the Commission approves the project, the Natural Gas Act gives the pipeline company the right of eminent domain. If you are a landowner and do not reach an easement agreement with Columbia Gulf Transmission, the company could initiate condemnation proceedings in court and compensation would be determined by a judge under state law.
Permanent Land Taken for Operations
Columbia would permanently maintain about 254.0 acres for operation of the project's facilities after construction. That acreage would be removed from prior uses and kept for the pipeline's long-term operation.
Temporary Construction Disturbance
Construction of the project would disturb about 657.2 acres of land to build 41.3 miles of new 30-inch-diameter pipeline; most of the remaining acreage would be restored after construction. This disturbance could affect landowners and nearby residents during construction.
How to Influence the Environmental Review
You can submit written or oral comments to FERC by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 24, 2025, and attend public scoping sessions on December 9, 2025 (Stanford, KY) and December 10, 2025 (Somerset, KY) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to identify environmental issues and concerns for the review.
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