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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.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a notice to gather public comments on a special permit request from Tejas Pipeline, LLC, a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. This request seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety regulations for a segment of pipeline located in Texas, allowing it to operate at its original specifications despite a change in the surrounding area. Comments can be submitted by March 29, 2021, and should include any concerns about safety or environmental impacts. PHMSA will review all submitted comments before deciding whether to approve or deny 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.