Mississippi Pipeline Expansion: Comment Before Earth Gets Dug Up
Published Date: 3/9/2026
Notice
Summary
Texas Eastern Transmission wants to expand their gas pipeline in Mississippi, and the government is asking the public for ideas and concerns about how this might affect the environment. If you live in Madison or Hinds Counties, this could impact your community, so now’s the time to speak up before April 3, 2026. This project could mean new construction and changes to local land, so your input helps shape the final decision and protect the environment.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Easements and Eminent Domain Risk
If you are a landowner in the project area (Madison or Hinds Counties, Mississippi), Texas Eastern may contact you to negotiate an easement to construct, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities. You are not required to sign an agreement, but if FERC approves the project the company could initiate condemnation (eminent domain) proceedings in court and compensation would be determined by a judge under state law.
Land Disturbance and Permanent Footprint
Construction would disturb about 238 acres of land and Texas Eastern would maintain about 94 acres for permanent operation of the facilities; most facilities and contractor yards are located in Madison County, Mississippi, with one temporary contractor yard in Hinds County. About 84 percent of the proposed pipeline route parallels existing pipeline, utility, or road rights-of-way.
NEPA Environmental Review Process
FERC staff will prepare an environmental document (an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement) that will evaluate impacts from the proposed project on geology and soils; water resources and wetlands; vegetation and wildlife; threatened and endangered species; cultural resources; land use; air quality and noise; socioeconomics; and reliability and safety. The review will consider reasonable alternatives and mitigation measures and will be used in the Commission's decision whether to issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Historic Properties Consultation Under Section 106
FERC is initiating consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act with the State Historic Preservation Office(s), interested Indian tribes, other agencies, and the public to solicit views on potential effects of the project on historic properties; findings and consultation status will be summarized in the environmental document.
Who Should Comment and Deadline
Members of the public, agencies, and interested parties who may be affected by the project in Madison or Hinds Counties are invited to submit comments on environmental issues and reasonable alternatives; FERC must receive written comments in Washington, DC by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 3, 2026. Comments may be filed electronically using FERC's eComment or eFiling features or by mailing a paper copy referencing docket number CP26-75-000.
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