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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental document to evaluate the impacts of the Delta Lateral Project proposed by Kern River Gas Transmission Company in Millard County, Utah. This project involves the construction and operation of a 35.84-mile-long pipeline and related facilities to supply natural gas to the Intermountain Power Project. The FERC seeks public comments on environmental concerns and reasonable alternatives until February 3, 2021. The Commission aims to gather input from the public and agencies to focus on important environmental issues as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is starting a process to gather public input on the environmental effects of the proposed Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project in Harrison County, Texas. This project involves constructing new facilities to increase natural gas storage capacity. FERC invites public comments on potential environmental impacts and alternatives, with a submission deadline of March 20, 2025. The project may lead to court proceedings if land agreements with the company are not reached, and detailed instructions are provided for submitting comments electronically or by mail.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) updated Order No. 871 to prevent the start of construction on certain natural gas projects while requests for rehearing are under review. This came after the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that FERC could not use "tolling orders" to delay rehearing decisions. FERC is allowing time for additional arguments to be submitted by interested parties and has outlined questions for further consideration on this matter, reflecting ongoing concerns about project commencement and the use of eminent domain during pending rehearings. Commission Danly disagreed with the delay and believes that addressing rehearing arguments should be the Commission's priority.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments on the environmental effects of the Cape Cod Canal Bridge Relocation Project. This project, managed by Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, involves relocating pipelines and facilities due to the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges in Massachusetts. The public can submit comments electronically or by mail until May 5, 2025, focusing on potential environmental impacts and alternatives. FERC will use these comments to help draft an environmental document that influences their decision on whether the project serves the public interest.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice to help Puerto Rico recover from hurricanes in 2017 by using Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. This notice introduces waivers that modify the usual requirements for property acquisition and relocation to help low to moderate-income families move from homes damaged by the disasters. If clear property titles cannot be obtained, properties may be acquired through a process called eminent domain, which ensures owners receive compensation based on the property's value. This is designed to help families relocate to safer areas while bypassing complex property title issues.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will prepare an environmental document to assess the impact of the Decatur Lateral Project proposed by Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC in Illinois. This project involves building a natural gas pipeline and related facilities to supply gas to the local area. FERC is seeking comments from the public on environmental issues to consider in this document, with comments due by May 12, 2025. An onsite environmental review will take place on May 7, 2025, and any interested parties can attend.