The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the South Sioux City to Sioux Falls A-line Replacement Project, proposed by Northern Natural Gas Company. This project involves abandoning a section of existing pipeline and building new natural gas facilities in parts of Nebraska and South Dakota. The EA, which was created with help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, suggests that the project will not significantly harm the environment if appropriate measures are taken. FERC invites the public to comment on the EA, with comments due by February 4, 2021, through electronic or paper submission.
Simple Explanation
The government checked if a new gas pipe plan by Northern Natural Gas will hurt the land and said it's mostly safe if done carefully. They want people to say what they think about this by February 4, 2021.