Kentucky Pipeline Heads to Safe Retirement
Published Date: 2/26/2026
Notice
Summary
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline wants to retire 5.5 miles of old pipeline and swap out a tiny bit of another in Johnson County, Kentucky, to keep things safe and reliable. This $2.5 million project helps make sure gas keeps flowing smoothly for customers. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until the set deadline to file your protest or join the conversation!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Local Pipeline Abandonment and Replacement
Southern Star plans to abandon about 5.5 miles of 16-inch pipeline and replace about 0.063 miles of 4-inch pipeline in Johnson County, Kentucky. The project is estimated to cost $2,500,000 and is described as intended to maintain the integrity and safety of the pipeline network and the reliability of service to its customers.
Deadline and Rights to Protest or Intervene
You can file protests, motions to intervene, or comments about this project by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 24, 2026, with no filing fee. If no protest is filed (or a protest is withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time), the proposed activity will be deemed authorized the day after the protest period; intervenors have rights to request rehearing and to challenge orders in court.
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