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Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to undertake the Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project. This project involves the construction and operation of a new compressor station in Osage County, Oklahoma, which will increase the gas delivery capacity to markets in Missouri and Kansas by adding firm capacity of 98,000 dekatherms per day in the Market Area and 35,000 dekatherms per day in the Production Area. Interested parties have until December 24, 2024, to file comments, protests, or motions to intervene in the proceeding, which can be done electronically or by mail. The Commission will conduct an environmental review within 90 days and offers support and information through its Office of Public Participation.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is issuing a waiver from the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements for certain products that the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) needs for its safety and modernization grant project. The waiver applies because these products are not readily available in the U.S., or they are too costly to obtain domestically. The waiver covers products like electro-fusion tapping tees, anodeless risers, and lockwing valves, among others, and enables PGW to proceed with updating their gas distribution system in Philadelphia's disadvantaged neighborhoods. This waiver is only applicable to PGW's project and is effective until June 30, 2029.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting permission to construct pipeline extensions and upgrade compressor stations in Florida. Known as the Big Bend Project, it aims to provide additional natural gas transportation services to a power plant in Hillsborough County, with an estimated cost of $37.5 million. The public can engage in the Commission's review by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by the deadline of March 5, 2021. This notice also outlines the procedures for interventions and submitting feedback on the project, which can be completed online or by mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing updates to the Standards of Performance for stationary combustion turbines and gas turbines to better control emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Based on a review required by the Clean Air Act, these amendments aim to establish new subcategories and lower NOX emission limits by using improved technologies like post-combustion selective catalytic reduction (SCR). These changes are expected to reduce environmental impacts, particularly for new and reconstructed turbines, and address concerns about turbines that may co-fire with hydrogen. The proposal also considers public comments and suggestions regarding technical updates and regulatory simplifications.

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking permission for their Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project in Harrison County, Texas. The project aims to enhance the gas storage capacity by converting 10 billion cubic feet of cushion gas to working gas and installing additional infrastructure, including a new compressor unit and a 30-inch-diameter pipeline. Individuals and organizations can participate in the proceedings by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene by February 13, 2025. The FERC is facilitating public engagement and has made resources available online for those interested in the environmental review and procedural progression of the project.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a final rule to repeal a previous requirement for State departments of transportation (State DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to establish greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets and report their progress. This decision was made because the rule was seen as unnecessary and potentially burdensome, with no clear legal backing and minimal benefits. Notably, the courts had already blocked the rule, citing legal and regulatory issues. Repealing this requirement provides clarity and aligns with recent legal decisions, but it doesn't stop State DOTs and MPOs from voluntarily tracking their own CO2 emissions.

On January 30, 2025, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon certain facilities in West Virginia. This involves shutting down one injection/withdrawal well and associated pipelines at the Terra Alta Storage Field. The public can participate by filing protests, interventions, or comments by April 8, 2025. FERC encourages electronic submissions and offers assistance for those who need help with the process.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon two wells and associated facilities in West Virginia due to safety reasons. The project, which is estimated to cost $1.4 million, aims to reduce risk in line with federal safety guidelines. The public can participate by filing a protest, moving to intervene, or commenting on the project, with submissions due by April 8, 2025. Additional information and assistance are available through FERC's website and support services.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to abandon a well and related facilities in Holmes County, Ohio, due to underperformance. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by April 8, 2025. This can be done electronically through FERC's website or by mail. FERC offers resources and support for those interested in engaging with the process.

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.