Post by pavel on Feb 5, 2016 1:18:37 GMT -6
A highly controversial gas pipeline across Southwest Georgia gained near-final approval this week when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission signed-off on the project.
The Sabal Trail pipeline, which would run 516 miles from Alabama through 9 Georgia counties and into Florida, only needs a federal wetlands permit and a state air-quality permit before construction begins, perhaps as early as May. Construction would take a year.
Environmental groups might appeal FERC’s ruling, but the appelate track record isn’t encouraging. Lawsuits are also under consideration.
Spectra Energy, the Texas-based pipeline builder, wants to deliver 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day to Florida. The proposed route would mostly follow existing utility rights-of-way. It would also cross under the Chattahoochee, Flint, Withlacoochee and Ochlocknee rivers. Spectra says the pipe will be buried at least 32 feet below any stream.
Read more: www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/southwest-georgia-pipeline-gets-federal-ok/nqJ4q/
The Sabal Trail pipeline, which would run 516 miles from Alabama through 9 Georgia counties and into Florida, only needs a federal wetlands permit and a state air-quality permit before construction begins, perhaps as early as May. Construction would take a year.
Environmental groups might appeal FERC’s ruling, but the appelate track record isn’t encouraging. Lawsuits are also under consideration.
Spectra Energy, the Texas-based pipeline builder, wants to deliver 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day to Florida. The proposed route would mostly follow existing utility rights-of-way. It would also cross under the Chattahoochee, Flint, Withlacoochee and Ochlocknee rivers. Spectra says the pipe will be buried at least 32 feet below any stream.
Read more: www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/southwest-georgia-pipeline-gets-federal-ok/nqJ4q/