Search Results for keywords:"Capital Area Project"

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  • 2024-31438 — Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline; Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107135
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its Capital Area Project, which involves upgrading compressor stations in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The project aims to increase gas transportation capacity to Washington Gas Light Company, with an estimated cost of $171 million. Interested parties are invited to participate by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene by January 13, 2024. FERC will conduct an environmental review, and all related documents can be accessed online through the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    Eastern Gas wants to make some big improvements to help send more gas to a company in Washington, and they're asking for permission to do this. People who are interested can share their thoughts or ask to be part of the discussion by January 13, 2024.

  • 2025-04480 — Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Capital Area Project
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12721
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (EGTS) submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to build and operate parts of a natural gas pipeline system, called the Capital Area Project, aimed at increasing gas capacity in parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. FERC is preparing an environmental assessment (EA) scheduled for release on August 8, 2025, followed by a 30-day comment period. While many public comments support the Project, some call for a more detailed environmental impact statement due to its community and environmental implications. FERC provides resources and support to help the public participate in the review process.

    Simple Explanation

    Eastern Gas wants to build a new gas pipeline in parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, and people are checking if it will harm the environment. The group in charge will tell everyone what they find out by August 2025, and they will listen to people's ideas and concerns for a month after that.

  • 2025-02427 — Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage Proposed Capital Area Project
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9324
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental document to assess the impacts of the Capital Area Project by Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, which involves construction and operation in parts of Pennsylvania and Virginia. This project aims to increase natural gas delivery to local utilities in Maryland and Virginia by enhancing existing infrastructure. FERC is seeking public input on potential environmental effects to be considered in their review process. The Commission also discusses how public comments can be submitted and emphasizes the importance of participating to help determine key environmental issues related to the project.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of energy are planning to improve gas delivery systems to homes in Maryland and Virginia, and they want to know if this might affect the environment. They are asking everyone to share their thoughts to make sure they think about everything important.