Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects
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The law outlines a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the scoping period for environmental issues associated with the proposed Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects in Pennsylvania and New York. It encourages public participation by requesting comments on environmental concerns that may have changed since a previous environmental impact statement (EIS) was issued in 2014. The FERC aims to gather input to ensure that important environmental issues are addressed in the upcoming environmental document that will guide decision-making on the projects.
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Key Changes
- The request for public comments on environmental impacts not previously considered since the 2014 final EIS.
- The opening of a scoping process to focus the environmental analysis on significant issues.
- The re-initiation of consultation with State Historic Preservation Offices regarding the potential effects on historic properties.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written comments on environmental aspects or conditions that have changed since the October 2014 final EIS to FERC by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 4, 2026
Reference project docket numbers CP13-499-006 and CP13-502-003 on all written submissions to the Commission
Mail paper copies of comments to either the Washington, DC address (Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426) or the Rockville, MD address (12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852) depending on carrier type
Focus comments on potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts that differ from the 2014 final EIS evaluation
State and local government representatives must notify their constituents of the proposed Projects and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern