# 2026-14687: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Project Seeks Public Environmental Comments

2026-14687, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed South Texas Enhancement Project, is a Federal Register notice from Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published 2026-07-21, effective 2026-08-17; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14687
- As of: 2026-07-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-14687
- Title: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed South Texas Enhancement Project
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 45803
- Published: 2026-07-21
- Effective: 2026-08-17
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-28

## In one line

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Project Seeks Public Environmental Comments

## Summary

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company wants to build new pipeline facilities in South Texas, which could affect the environment in Brooks and Nueces Counties. The government is asking people to share their thoughts on possible environmental impacts by August 17, 2026, to help decide if the project should move forward. This project could change local landscapes and might involve big construction costs and timelines.

## Effects PRIA read

- Public comment deadline: Aug 17, 2026: benefit, low. You can tell the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission your views on the proposed South Texas Enhancement Project by submitting comments so they receive them by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 17, 2026. Use FERC's eComment, eFiling (docket CP26-540-000), or mail to submit written comments.
- Easement negotiations and eminent domain risk: cost, high. If you are a landowner contacted about an easement for the project, you may negotiate a mutually acceptable easement, but you are not required to agree. If the Commission approves the project, Tennessee Gas Pipeline could initiate condemnation (eminent domain) proceedings in court if an agreement i…
- Construction will disturb 73.60 acres: cost, medium. Construction of the proposed facilities would disturb about 73.60 acres of land, with about 32.45 acres maintained for permanent operation and the remaining acreage restored and returned to former uses. The project includes a 1.54-mile, 30-inch pipeline loop, upgraded meter stations, a new 15,900 h…
- Historic properties and tribal consultation started: benefit, low. FERC is initiating consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act with State Historic Preservation Offices, interested Indian tribes, other agencies, and the public about potential effects on historic properties. The environmental document will document impacts on historic…

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## Sources
- [2026-14687 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/21/2026-14687/tennessee-gas-pipeline-company-llc-notice-of-scoping-period-requesting-comments-on-environmental)
- [2026-14687 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-21/pdf/2026-14687.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14687 (as of 2026-07-28).