Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Texas-Arkansas Power Project
Published Date: 2/9/2026
Notice
Summary
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America wants to build new facilities in Randolph County, Arkansas, for the Texas-Arkansas Power Project. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment before March 5, 2026. Your input will help decide if the project moves forward and how it might impact the local area and nature.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Landowners face possible easements, eminent domain
If you are a landowner near the proposed facilities, a company representative may contact you to negotiate an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the project's facilities. If you do not agree and the Commission approves the project, the Natural Gas Act conveys the right of eminent domain to the company and it could initiate condemnation proceedings in court, where compensation would be determined by a judge under state law.
Public comment period opens
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking the public to submit comments about the Texas-Arkansas Power Project by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 5, 2026. You can file comments electronically using FERC's eComment or eFiling systems, or mail a paper copy referencing Docket No. CP26-46-000 to the Commission's address listed in the notice.
Construction will disturb 43 acres
Construction of the proposed facilities would disturb about 43 acres of land, with about 99 percent of the work inside the existing Compressor Station 308 and about 0.1 acre of new permanent land for an access road. This local land disturbance could affect nearby property use and local environments.
NEPA review will evaluate many local resources
FERC staff will prepare an environmental document (an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement) that will evaluate effects on geology and soils; groundwater, floodplains, and wetlands; vegetation and wildlife; threatened and endangered species; cultural resources; land use; air quality and noise; and reliability and safety as part of deciding whether to approve the project.
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