Notice of Schedule for Environmental Assessment for Line 31 Expansion Project
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The Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has filed an application for the Line 31 Expansion Project, seeking to construct and operate additional natural gas pipeline facilities that will increase transportation capacity by 125,000 dekatherms per day. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice indicating that an Environmental Assessment (EA) will be prepared, with a schedule for completion and a 30-day public comment period. Key issues raised by affected stakeholders include public safety, environmental impacts, and property values.
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Key Changes
- Issuance of Notice of Application for Line 31 Expansion Project
- Announcement of intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment
- Scheduling a 90-day federal authorization decision deadline
Obligations
What this law requires
Issue Environmental Assessment (EA) for public comment by June 15, 2026
Provide a 30-day public comment period on the Environmental Assessment
Federal agencies with authorization authority must complete all necessary reviews and reach a final decision on federal authorizations within 90 days of FERC staff's environmental document issuance (by September 13, 2026)
Address all substantive comments received during the scoping period in the Environmental Assessment
Notify relevant agencies of any schedule changes to the environmental review timeline