Pipeline Review Timeline Slips Two Months
Published Date: 6/24/2026
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Summary
The Rockies Express Pipeline project is taking a bit longer to review because they made some changes that affect new landowners. The environmental report will now come out on October 2, 2026, pushing the final decision deadline to December 31, 2026. This means more time for everyone to weigh in and make sure the project stays safe and sound.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Environmental review delayed; comment window
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff moved the environmental assessment (EA) issuance to October 2, 2026 and set a 30-day public comment period when it is issued. The revised schedule also sets the 90-day Federal authorization decision deadline as December 31, 2026, giving the public more time to review and comment before agencies reach final decisions.
Project changes affect new landowners
On May 15, 2026, Rockies Express Pipeline filed changes that add and modify facilities and explicitly affect new landowners; staff issued a Notice of Amendment Establishing Intervention Deadline on May 22, 2026. The Commission staff said it needs more time to incorporate those changes into the EA.
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