FERC Sets Timeline for Pennsylvania Pipeline Review
Published Date: 6/18/2026
Notice
Summary
Texas Eastern Transmission is planning to upgrade its natural gas pipelines in Greene County, Pennsylvania, to keep things safe during underground mining. The government will finish an environmental check by November 13, 2026, and all final approvals should wrap up by February 11, 2027. This means local communities and agencies can expect a smooth review process with clear deadlines and no surprise delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Firm EA Schedule and 90‑Day Deadline
FERC staff will issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Longwall Mining Panel M2 and M3 Project on November 13, 2026. Other federal agencies and state agencies acting under federal authority must reach final decisions on required federal authorizations within 90 days of that EA, i.e., by February 11, 2027.
Pipeline Relocation During Mining (2027–2029)
Texas Eastern plans to excavate, elevate, replace, and reroute segments of four existing pipelines near Graysville, Pennsylvania — segments between about 5,000 feet and 6,100 feet — and to remove an approximately 5,000-foot non‑operational segment. These activities are anticipated to occur between 2027 and 2029, after which three pipelines would be returned to original locations and a fourth rerouted into an abandoned easement.
Public Notices, Comments, and Document Access
FERC has sent scoping and project notices to affected landowners; federal, state, and local agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; and tribes, and will address substantive comments in the EA. The public can register for FERC's free eSubscription to get notices and access documents, and can contact the Office of Public Participation for help filing comments or interventions.
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