Pipeline vs Farms? FERC Wants Your Eco-Scoping Comments Now
Published Date: 8/28/2026
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Summary
No summary available.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Eminent Domain Risk for Landowners
If you own property in the project area, the pipeline company may ask you to sign an easement to build and operate the pipeline. You do not have to agree, but if FERC approves the project the Natural Gas Act conveys the right of eminent domain to the company, and the company could start condemnation proceedings; compensation would be set by a judge under state law.
Construction Disturbs 250 Acres; 107 Acres Permanent
The project would disturb about 250 acres of land during construction and ETC Tiger would permanently maintain about 107 acres for operation of the facilities; the remaining acreage would be restored. This change in land use could affect property owners and nearby land use in the area of the project.
NEPA and Section 106: Environmental and Historic Review
FERC will prepare an environmental document under the National Environmental Policy Act to evaluate impacts on geology and soils; water resources and wetlands; vegetation and wildlife; threatened and endangered species; cultural resources; land use; air quality and noise; and reliability and safety. Agencies, tribes, and the public can comment during the scoping period (comments due by 5:00 p.m. ET on September 24, 2026), and staff will decide whether to produce an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement and will document Section 106 consultations about historic properties.
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