Gas Pipeline Wants Pennsylvania's Eco Worries on Expansion Project
Published Date: 10/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company wants to expand its gas pipeline in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, and the government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment. People have until November 2, 2026, to send in comments about possible impacts and better ways to do the project. This feedback will help decide if the project moves forward and how it’s done safely and responsibly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Easement offers and eminent domain risk
If you own land in the project area, Transcontinental may contact you to negotiate an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the pipeline. You are not required to agree, but if FERC approves the project the Natural Gas Act gives the company the right to seek condemnation in court; any compensation would be determined by a judge under state law.
Construction will disturb 95 acres; 20 acres permanent
Construction of the Leidy Access Expansion would disturb about 95 acres of land, and after construction Transco would maintain about 20 acres for permanent operation (including about 0.3 acres for access roads); the rest would be restored and revert to former uses.
FERC will do NEPA review; comments due November 2, 2026
FERC will prepare an environmental document (an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement) that will analyze effects 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. The Commission requests public comments on the scope of issues and will accept written comments in Washington, DC on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 2026.
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