Columbia Gulf's Pulaski Pipeline Gets Review Timeline
Published Date: 1/13/2026
Notice
Summary
Columbia Gulf Transmission wants to build a new natural gas pipeline called the Pulaski Project to help power the John S. Cooper Power Station with 253 million cubic feet of gas daily. The government is preparing an environmental review, with a report due by June 22, 2026, and final decisions expected by September 20, 2026. This affects local communities, energy companies, and regulators, with important deadlines coming up for approvals and public comments.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
41.3‑Mile Pipeline May Affect Local Safety
Columbia proposes to build and operate 41.3 miles of new 30‑inch natural gas pipeline in Kentucky to deliver about 253 million standard cubic feet per day to the John S. Cooper Power Station. Eleven landowners commented that the Project raises water quality, pipeline leak, community health and safety, and natural resource impact concerns; the EA will address those issues.
EA Issued June 22; 30‑day Comment Window
FERC will issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Pulaski Project on June 22, 2026. The EA will be released for a 30-day public comment period, so you can review and submit comments during that window.
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You can register for FERC's free eSubscription service to get automatic notifications, document summaries, and direct links for the Pulaski Project docket. The notice also gives contact details for the Office of Public Participation and eLibrary help if you need assistance filing comments or accessing documents.
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