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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is requesting public input on a special permit application from the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC (NGPL), a part of Kinder Morgan, Inc. This application seeks exceptions from some federal safety standards for pipeline operation in Arkansas. The special permit would allow NGPL to use existing pipes designed for a Class 1 area in a Class 3 area without replacing them. Public comments are welcome until February 26, 2021, and PHMSA will consider all relevant feedback before making a decision.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has filed a request to increase the maximum allowable operating pressure of its facilities in Garvin County, Oklahoma. They aim to raise the pressure at the meter setting where their system connects with ONEOK Field Services Company from 694 psig to 1480 psig. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites the public to participate by filing protests, comments, or motions to intervene by April 19, 2021. Those interested can submit their input electronically or via mail, following the guidelines provided by FERC.

PHMSA, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is asking for public comments on a special permit requested by the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC. This request seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety rules for their pipelines in Texas. If approved, NGPL would be allowed to operate these pipelines at a higher pressure than currently permitted, which would assist in delivering more natural gas to a terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas. Public comments will be reviewed before PHMSA decides whether to approve or reject the special permit.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a notice to request public comments on a special permit application from Tennessee Gas Pipeline, L.L.C. (TGP). This permit seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety regulations, particularly concerning changes in pipeline class locations and maximum allowable operating pressure. The exemption covers sections of the pipeline in Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, which need relief instead of replacing the pipeline or reducing its pressure. Interested parties have until February 18, 2021, to submit their comments regarding the safety and environmental implications of granting this permit.