FERC Pushes Back Pipeline Emissions Review Deadline
Published Date: 6/18/2026
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Texas Eastern Transmission’s Line 31 Expansion Project environmental review got a new timeline! The Environmental Assessment will now come out on July 24, 2026, instead of June 15, because they need more time to check some extra info about emissions. This means the final federal decision will happen by October 22, 2026, keeping everyone on track and informed.
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