FERC sets environmental review schedule for Northern Natural Gas pipeline expansion
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FERC sets the timeline for its environmental assessment of Northern Natural Gas Company’s proposed Central Mainline Corridor Expansion Project in Iowa and Nebraska. The project would add pipeline, compressor, meter, and related gas facilities to provide more winter peak transportation capacity for power generation and residential and commercial customers. The environmental assessment is scheduled for release on December 7, 2026, with a 30-day public comment period. Federal agencies that must approve parts of the project are expected to make their decisions by March 7, 2027, unless FERC changes the schedule.
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Key Changes
- Sets December 7, 2026 as the planned release date for the environmental assessment
- Opens the assessment for a 30-day public comment period
- Sets March 7, 2027 as the federal authorization decision deadline
Obligations
What this law requires
Federal agencies issuing federal authorizations for the Central Mainline Corridor Expansion Project must complete all necessary reviews and reach a final decision on any request for federal authorization within 90 days after FERC staff issues the environmental assessment.
FERC staff must issue the environmental assessment for the Central Mainline Corridor Expansion Project for a 30-day public comment period.
If the environmental review schedule changes, FERC must provide additional notice so relevant agencies are kept informed of the project's progress.