May 2017, Vol. 244, No. 5

Projects

Projects

FERC Confirms PennEast Pipeline Poses Minimal Environment Impact The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last month issued a final environmental impact statement (EIS) to PennEast Pipeline, stating the 120-mile natural gas pipeline can be built with little impact on the environment. The EIS is the last major federal regulatory hurdle for the pipeline prior to an expected order from FERC Commissioners that would result in approval of the project, through a certificate of public convenience and necessity, most likely this summer. With the decision, two government agencies have affirmed PennEast Pipeline’s construction and ongoing operations will not harm the environment, including w