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.