FERC issued a notice requesting public comment and said it would prepare an environmental analysis for Constitution and the Wright Interconnect project from Iroquois. The Wright project would allow gas delivery from the end point of the Constitution pipeline to the interstate pipeline systems.
In the Friday notice requesting public comment, FERC said it will prepare an environmental analysis for Constitution as well as the Wright Interconnect project from Iroquois. The Wright project would enable gas delivery from Constitution’s end point into interstate pipeline systems.
“This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies regarding the Projects. As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, the Commission takes into account concerns the public may have about proposals and the environmental impacts that could result from its action whenever it considers a request for authorization.
This gathering of public input is referred to as ‘scoping.’ The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the environmental document on the important environmental issues.”
Public Comment Deadline
The public was given until May 4 to respond to the request, stating:
“Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts, that differ from the evaluation in the 2014 final EIS. Your input will help the Commission staff determine what issues they need to evaluate in the environmental document. Commission staff will consider all written comments during the preparation of the environmental document.”
Project Scope and Capacity
The Williams project will involve 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipe in Pennsylvania and New York. Combined with the Wright Interconnect project, the Constitution pipeline would provide up to 650,000 dekatherms a day of additional natural gas transportation capacity to markets in New York and New England.
The projects would not only include the 124.4 miles of pipeline but also two new meter stations, two pipe interconnections and ten communication towers, eleven mainline valves and what is called a pig launcher and receiver. According to FERC, the construction would disturb 1,871.5 acres of land for the aboveground facilities and pipeline.
About nine percent of the proposed pipeline route parallels existing pipeline, utility, or road rights-of way.
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FERC to review environmental impact of Williams NY pipeline
April 8, 2026
Environmental Impact of Constitution Pipeline to get a federal review
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) says it will take a look into the potential environmental effects of the Williams Cos.’ Constitution pipeline planned in New York.
FERC Issues Notice on Pipeline Requests
FERC also issued a notice regarding the requests of Williams Cos. and Iroquois Gas Transmission System to reissue certificates for the projects which would let natural gas flow from Pennsylvania to upstate New York before connecting with existing pipeline infrastructure.
FERC issued a notice requesting public comment and said it would prepare an environmental analysis for Constitution and the Wright Interconnect project from Iroquois. The Wright project would allow gas delivery from the end point of the Constitution pipeline to the interstate pipeline systems.
Environmental Review and Public Input
The Trump administration has thrown its support behind the 125-mile Constitution project, saying the pipeline is key to lowering energy prices in the Northeast. The project was canceled in 2020 before Williams revived it last year.
In the Friday notice requesting public comment, FERC said it will prepare an environmental analysis for Constitution as well as the Wright Interconnect project from Iroquois. The Wright project would enable gas delivery from Constitution’s end point into interstate pipeline systems.
“This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies regarding the Projects. As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, the Commission takes into account concerns the public may have about proposals and the environmental impacts that could result from its action whenever it considers a request for authorization.
This gathering of public input is referred to as ‘scoping.’ The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the environmental document on the important environmental issues.”
Public Comment Deadline
The public was given until May 4 to respond to the request, stating:
“Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts, that differ from the evaluation in the 2014 final EIS. Your input will help the Commission staff determine what issues they need to evaluate in the environmental document. Commission staff will consider all written comments during the preparation of the environmental document.”
Project Scope and Capacity
The Williams project will involve 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipe in Pennsylvania and New York. Combined with the Wright Interconnect project, the Constitution pipeline would provide up to 650,000 dekatherms a day of additional natural gas transportation capacity to markets in New York and New England.
The projects would not only include the 124.4 miles of pipeline but also two new meter stations, two pipe interconnections and ten communication towers, eleven mainline valves and what is called a pig launcher and receiver. According to FERC, the construction would disturb 1,871.5 acres of land for the aboveground facilities and pipeline.
About nine percent of the proposed pipeline route parallels existing pipeline, utility, or road rights-of way.
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