Notice 23 Sep 2025 environmental compliance, regulations, marine mammals, pipeline construction, fisheries, usa

🐋Regulatory Notice on Marine Mammal Protection for Northeast Pipeline Project

Notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), a subsidiary of Williams Partners L.P., to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project in Raritan Bay, Lower New York Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Notice 10 Sep 2025 federal compliance, land acquisition, public comments, pipeline construction, southeastern us, environmental impact, natural gas, energy regulation

🌍Environmental Impact Statements for Gas Pipeline Projects in Southeast

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the preparation of environmental impact statements for the Mississippi Crossing Project and South System Expansion 4 Project. These projects involve significant pipeline construction across multiple states, addressing environmental concerns and enabling public comment to assess potential impacts on local environments and communities.

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Notice 7 Aug 2025 compliance, pipeline construction, marine mammals, northeast supply enhancement project, environmental regulations

🐬Compliance Requirements for Marine Mammal Protection in Pipeline Projects

NMFS has received a request from Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), a subsidiary of Williams Partners L.P., for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project in Raritan Bay, Lower New York Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.

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Notice 8 Apr 2025 georgia, energy regulation, florida, sabal trail, compliance, pipeline construction, federal energy

⛽Sabal Trail Transmission Requests Extension for Pipeline Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received a request from Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC for an extension until May 1, 2027, to complete Phase III of its construction project in Georgia and Florida. The project has significant pipeline capacity and has over 94% subscribed under long-term contracts. Comments are encouraged during the established 15-day period.

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Notice 7 Feb 2025 energy, pipeline construction, federal regulation, natural gas, texas, louisiana, environmental assessment

⚡Notice of Environmental Assessment for Pipeline Project in Texas

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an environmental assessment for the Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project proposed by Texas Gas Transmission, LLC and Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC. The Project aims to expand natural gas transportation capacity in Louisiana, involving facility upgrades and environmental considerations as mandated under the National Environmental Policy Act.

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