Southern Star Central Pipeline Abandonment Environmental Assessment
Summary
FERC's Office of Energy Projects filed an Environmental Assessment for Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline's proposed abandonment by sale under Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act in docket CP26-153. The EA evaluates potential environmental impacts of the pipeline abandonment and will inform FERC's decision on whether to approve the request. This filing represents a procedural step in the federal review process for interstate pipeline abandonments.
What changed
FERC's Office of Energy Projects published an Environmental Assessment evaluating Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline's proposed abandonment by sale under Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act. The EA assesses environmental impacts across affected regions and stakeholders have an opportunity to review findings before FERC issues its final determination.
Pipeline operators, energy companies, and local stakeholders should monitor this proceeding as FERC's decision will establish precedent for the abandonment authorization. Parties interested in the pipeline's continued operation or alternative use arrangements may wish to intervene or submit comments during the review period.
What to do next
- Monitor for FERC decision
- Review EA findings if affected
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Document Info for Accession Number: 20260408-3031
Details Document: 04/08/2026
Filed: 04/08/2026
Posted: 04/08/2026 11:17:07 AM
First Received Date: 04/08/2026 11:05:03 AM
Security Level: Public
Official: Yes
E-filing: No
Non-decisional: No
Category: Issuance
Library: Gas
Aperture: 0
File Type:
Description* :** Environmental Assessment Report for Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.'s Section 7(b) – Abandonment by Sale under CP26-153.
File List
| Docket | Sub-Docket | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CP26-153 | 000 | On Document |
| Document Class | Document Type |
| --- | --- |
| FERC Report/Study | Environmental Assessment (EA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) |
| Correspondent | Last Name | First Name | MI | Role/Org |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AUTHOR | Boxley | T | | OFFICE OF ENERGY PROJECTS |
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