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The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC is seeking permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a compressor unit at its station in the Keota Storage Field in Iowa. This compressor has become outdated and is not needed for the site's operation. This change aims to save costs while maintaining efficiency. The public can participate by sending comments or protests, and the deadline for these submissions is May 16, 2025.

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a portion of its natural gas pipeline in Louisiana. Gulf South plans to remove about 5.3 miles of the 16-inch pipeline, and this will not impact its existing customers. Interested parties have until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this proposal. The public can view documents related to this project online and submit their input electronically or by mail.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a project in Louisiana. The project aims to upgrade existing equipment and add a new compressor unit, increasing the capacity to transport natural gas to Tampa Electric Company. The public can participate in the review process by commenting, protesting, or intervening before January 30, 2025. More details and instructions on the process for participation are available on the FERC website.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a well and its associated facilities at the Ripley Storage Field in Jackson County, West Virginia, as part of its Ripley Well 7297 Abandonment Project. The public is invited to participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments before the April 11, 2025 deadline, and there is support available for navigating these procedures. Details and documents related to the request are accessible through FERC's website.

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking permission for their Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project in Harrison County, Texas. The project aims to enhance the gas storage capacity by converting 10 billion cubic feet of cushion gas to working gas and installing additional infrastructure, including a new compressor unit and a 30-inch-diameter pipeline. Individuals and organizations can participate in the proceedings by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene by February 13, 2025. The FERC is facilitating public engagement and has made resources available online for those interested in the environmental review and procedural progression of the project.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon a well, pipeline, and related facilities in Ohio to reduce risks to the Brinker Storage Field. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 17, 2025, without any fee. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission encourages electronic submissions through their website and offers assistance via phone and email for the process. All project-related information will be available on the Commission’s website, and updates are accessible through a free subscription service.

On February 27, 2025, Northwest Pipeline LLC filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to acquire, own, and operate a pipeline, as well as to make improvements by adding a compressor station. Portland General Electric Company and others also applied to abandon the pipeline upon its sale. The public is encouraged to participate by commenting, protesting, or filing to intervene in the review process, with the deadline for interventions set for April 3, 2025. The proposed project aims to enhance pipeline capacity and is projected to cost over $60 million.

El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon its Monument Compressor Station Unit 1B located in New Mexico, in order to cut down on operational costs. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by May 6, 2025. There is no charge for filing these documents and the guidelines for participation are detailed on the FERC website. Documents related to this project are accessible online via FERC’s eLibrary or can be subscribed to for updates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve Idaho's updated regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the period from 2018 to 2028. Idaho's plan aims to make progress toward improving visibility caused by air pollution in national parks and wilderness areas. The plan includes specific strategies and rules for sources of air pollution, such as factories, to reduce emissions of harmful substances like nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. The EPA found Idaho’s plan to be consistent with federal requirements and intends to incorporate the plan's measures into the state’s legally enforceable air quality rules.

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (REX) has requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to build a new pipeline project in Illinois. The Decatur Lateral Project involves constructing about 16.7 miles of natural gas pipeline to provide improved gas delivery services. Interested people can participate by commenting, protesting, or intervening in the project review process, with a deadline for interventions set for April 2, 2025. Details on how to get involved and access project documents are available on the FERC website or through their support staff.