Nexus Gas Transmission, TEAL, DTE Lease, and Vector Lease
PROJECT WEBSITE: http://www.nexusgastransmission.com/
All dates below are specific to the schedule of the Environmental Review and Permitting processes for this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING STATUS
COMPLETE
COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
08/25/2017
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED
SECTOR
Pipelines
CATEGORY
FAST-41 Covered Projects
LEAD AGENCY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Description:
This project consists of four proposals: Nexus Gas Transmission (Docket No. CP16-22-000), TEAL (Docket No. CP16-23-000), DTE Lease (Docket No. CP16-24-000), and Vector Lease (Docket No. CP16-102-000). Nexus Gas Transmission would provide an additional 1.5 Bcf/d of natural gas transportation service through construction of a 255.9-mile pipeline and four compressor stations in Ohio and Michigan. TEAL would provide an additional 0.9 Bcf/d of natural gas transportation service through construction of: (1) a 4.4-mile pipeline loop in Ohio; (2) 1,790 feet of pipeline to connect with the Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline in Ohio; and (3) additional natural gas compressor facilities in Ohio. DTE Lease is a request for approval of an operating lease of capacity to Nexus Gas Transmission, LLC. Vector Lease is a proposal to lease firm capacity to Nexus Gas Transmission, LLC.
Project Application and Supporting Documents
- Nexus Gas Transmission, Project Application, Volume I, FERC Docket No. CP16-22-000 (submitted 11/20/2015). Document located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14051565.
- Nexus Gas Transmission, Supporting Documents to Project Application, Volumes I and II-B, FERC Docket No. CP16-22-000 (submitted 11/20/2015). Documents located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/search/intermediate.asp?link_file=yes&doclist=14401137.
- Nexus Gas Transmission, Supporting Documents to Project Application, Volume II-A, FERC Docket No. CP16-22-000 (submitted 11/20/2015). Documents located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/search/intermediate.asp?link_file=yes&doclist=14401192.
- TEAL, Project Application, Volume I, FERC Docket No. CP16-23-000 (submitted 11/20/2015). Document located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14051595.
- TEAL, Supporting Documents to Project Application, FERC Docket No. CP16-23-000 (submitted 11/20/2015). Documents located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/search/intermediate.asp?link_file=yes&doclist=14401138.
- DTE Lease, Application, FERC Docket No. CP16-24-000 (submitted 11/24/2015). Document located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/common/opennat.asp?fileID=14055215.
- Vector Lease, Application, FERC Docket No. CP16-102-000 (submitted 03/11/2016). Document located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/common/opennat.asp?fileID=14258165.
- Additional Project-related filings and issuances can be found on FERC’s eLibrary website by searching under Docket Nos. CP16-22, CP16-23, CP16-24, and CP16-102.
Federal Agency Actions
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Project (issued 05/17/2016). Document located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/common/opennat.asp?fileID=14250531.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Draft Environmental Impact Statement (issued 07/08/2016). Document located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/IDMWS/common/opennat.asp?fileID=14299657.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Final Environmental Impact Statement (issued 11/30/2016). Document available at: https://cms.ferc.gov/final-environmental-impact-statement-nexus-gas-transmission-texas-eastern-appalachian-lease.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Order Issuing Certificate (issued 08/25/2017). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14666849.
FERC Litigation
- Complaint and motion for preliminary injunction concerning the Commission’s review of Nexus Gas Transmission’s pending application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the Natural Gas Act. Urban, et al. v. FERC, et al., D.C. Circuit Court Case No. 5:17-cv-01005-JRA. Documents available at: http://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/NexusPipeline.pdf; https://www.ferc.gov/legal/court-cases/briefs/2017/LauraUrbanMotionToDismiss.pdf; https://www.ferc.gov/legal/court-cases/opinions/2017/517-cv-01005.pdf.
| State Agency Permitting Timetable for the Nexus Gas Transmission, TEAL, DTE Lease, and Vector Lease Project | ||||
| Responsible State Agency | Federal Permit/Review | Intermediate Completion Date | Final Completion Date | Description Field |
| Ohio Environmental Protection Agency | Section 401 CWA Review - Water Quality Certification | N/A | TBD | The state agency has not opted into the FAST-41 process. This authorization is listed for information purposes only, and does not transfer any responsibility to the state agency to conform to the Permitting Timetable. 18 C.F.R. § 157.22 (2016) provides that "a final decision on a request for a Federal authorization is due no later than 90 days after the Commission issues its final environmental document, unless a schedule is otherwise established by Federal law." |
| Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division | Section 401 CWA Review - Water Quality Certification | N/A | 1/10/2017 and 3/6/2017 | Complete. Note - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s issues Section 401 CWA certification as part of the Section 402 and 404 CWA permits. The state agency has not opted into the FAST-41 process. This authorization is listed for information purposes only, and does not transfer any responsibility to the state agency to conform to the Permitting Timetable. |
| Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division | Section 402 CWA Review - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Stormwater General Permit | N/A | 3/6/2017 | Complete. The state agency has not opted into the FAST-41 process. This authorization is listed for information purposes only, and does not transfer any responsibility to the state agency to conform to the Permitting Timetable. |
| Ohio Environmental Protection Agency | Section 402 CWA Review - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Hydrostatic Test Discharge Permit | N/A | TBD | The state agency has not opted into the FAST-41 process. This authorization is listed for information purposes only, and does not transfer any responsibility to the state agency to conform to the Permitting Timetable. 18 C.F.R. § 157.22 (2016) provides that "a final decision on a request for a Federal authorization is due no later than 90 days after the Commission issues its final environmental document, unless a schedule is otherwise established by Federal law." |
| Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division | Section 402 CWA Review - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Hydrostatic Test Discharge Permit | N/A | 5/26/2017 | Complete. The state agency has not opted into the FAST-41 process. This authorization is listed for information purposes only, and does not transfer any responsibility to the state agency to conform to the Permitting Timetable. |
| Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division | Section 404 CWA Review | N/A | 1/10/2017 | Complete. The state agency has not opted into the FAST-41 process. This authorization is listed for information purposes only, and does not transfer any responsibility to the state agency to conform to the Permitting Timetable. |
Last Updated: September 8, 2017
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