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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7283
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    Breitburn Operating L.P. filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon a pipeline in Kentucky, called the Cardinal Line. They plan to disconnect the pipeline from Texas Gas Transmission and transfer it to Nucor Corporation, which will use it to supply natural gas to a future steel mill. The public has until February 11, 2021, to file comments or motions to intervene regarding this proposal. Those interested can submit comments or join the proceedings electronically or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    Breitburn wants to stop using a gas pipeline called Cardinal Line and give it to someone else for a new project, and people can say what they think about this plan. Those interested can do this online or by sending a letter, but it's not simple and has to be done by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15982
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon six natural gas storage wells and over 4 miles of related pipeline facilities in Montana. The objective is to limit integrity risks, aligning with safety guidelines. The public is invited to participate in the review process by submitting protests, comments, or motions to intervene by June 9, 2025. Interested parties can access the full document and get assistance through the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    WBI Energy Transmission wants to stop using some big natural gas storage tubes in Montana because they think it will be safer. People can say what they think about this plan or ask questions until June 9, 2025, by telling the special group in charge.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96954
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) has requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a 6-inch-diameter pipeline in Lakeland, Florida. This is needed to ensure it doesn't interfere with road improvements planned by the Florida Department of Transportation. The company plans to start this project in January 2025 and finish by the end of February 2025. The public can get involved by protesting, intervening, or commenting on the project by January 31, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Florida Gas wants to remove a piece of a pipe in a Florida road so it doesn't get in the way of fixing the road, and people can say what they think about this plan until the end of January.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6642
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon five wells and associated pipelines in West Virginia as part of the 2021 Coco B and Coco C Wells Abandonment Project. The abandonment is under the company's blanket certificate and is expected to have no impact on existing customers or storage operations, with a project cost of approximately $2.8 million. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 15, 2021. Interested parties can file electronically or by mail, and further information is available on the FERC website.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas Transmission wants to stop using five big straw-like tubes in the ground in West Virginia that are part of their gas storage. They say it won't bother the people who get gas from them now, but they need permission, and people who want to share their thoughts have until March 15, 2021, to send in letters or electronic messages.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8211
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC wants to stop using a well, a pipeline, and some other stuff in Ohio because it's safer for the area, and people can say what they think about this plan until March 17, 2025, if they don't agree with it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95768
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    Cimarron River Pipeline, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon its Cimarron Facilities, which include around 450 miles of pipelines and other related equipment spread across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Additionally, the company seeks to cancel several certificates and tariffs that allow it to operate these facilities. The public is encouraged to participate by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene in the proceeding by December 16, 2024. All related information and documents are available through FERC's website and eLibrary system.

    Simple Explanation

    Cimarron River Pipeline wants to stop using some of its pipelines in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, and people have until December 16, 2024, to speak up if they have thoughts on this.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3824
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon parts of its natural gas pipeline in Pennsylvania. Known as the Line 4010 Abandonment Project, this proposal involves leaving some sections of the pipeline in place and removing others along with related facilities. The decision stems from safety concerns raised by an order from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an environmental assessment, scheduled for release on May 16, 2025, with a final federal decision expected by August 14, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to stop using some old parts of a gas pipeline in Pennsylvania because they might not be safe. The government will check if stopping and removing these parts could affect the environment and make a final decision by August 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1475
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a section of the Panama City Lateral pipeline in Bay County, Florida. The pipeline section, approximately 8.4 miles in length, will be abandoned in place, but the rights-of-way will be maintained for future use. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 3, 2025. Detailed instructions on how to file these documents are available on FERC's website, and electronic submissions are encouraged.

    Simple Explanation

    Florida Gas Transmission Company wants to stop using part of a gas pipeline in Florida, but they will keep the land ready if they need it in the future. People can say what they think about this plan by March 3, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1954
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 86
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released an environmental assessment (EA) for the Lines DT and DS Replacement Project Amendment proposed by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. This project seeks permission to abandon in-place, rather than remove, two pipeline lines in Anderson and Franklin Counties, Kansas, to minimize impacts on landowners and the environment. The assessment concludes that the project would not significantly affect the human environment if appropriate mitigation measures are adopted. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the EA before January 27, 2021, through various submission methods available on the FERC website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is thinking about letting a company leave old pipelines in the ground instead of taking them out to avoid disturbing people and the land. They would like to know what you think about their plan, so you can tell them before the end of January 2021.

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