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Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 16, 2026 / Notices
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. CP26–543–000]

Southeast Supply Header, LLC; Notice
of Schedule for the Preparation of an
Environmental Assessment for the
Tupelo Trail Project
On June 15, 2026, Southeast Supply
Header, LLC (SESH) filed an application
in Docket No. CP26–543–000 requesting
a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act to install, replace,
modify, and operate certain natural gas
compressor station facilities. The
proposed project is known as the
Tupelo Trail Project (Project) and would
provide up to 110,000 dekatherms per
day of natural gas to the Plant Daniel
electric generation facility in Jackson
County, Mississippi.
On June 30, 2026, the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) issued its Notice of Application
for the Project. Among other things, that
notice alerted agencies issuing federal
authorizations of the requirement to
complete all necessary reviews and to
reach a final decision on a request for
a federal authorization within 90 days of
the date of issuance of the Commission
staff’s environmental document for the
Project.
This notice identifies Commission
staff’s intention to prepare an
environmental assessment (EA) for the
Project and the planned schedule for the
completion of the environmental
review.1
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA—February 12, 2027
90-day Federal Authorization Decision
Deadline 2—May 13, 2027
If a schedule change becomes
necessary, additional notice will be
provided so that the relevant agencies
are kept informed of the Project’s
progress.

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Project Description
SESH proposes to install, replace,
modify, and operate compression
1 For tracking purposes under the National
Environmental Policy Act, the unique identification
number for documents relating to this
environmental review is EAXX–019–20–000–
1786619661.
2 The Commission’s deadline applies to the
decisions of other federal agencies, and state
agencies acting under federally delegated authority,
that are responsible for federal authorizations,
permits, and other approvals necessary for
proposed projects under the Natural Gas Act. Per
18 CFR 157.22(a), the Commission’s deadline for
other agency’s decisions applies unless a schedule
is otherwise established by federal law.

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facilities and related appurtenances at
existing compressor stations in George
and Jefferson Davis Counties,
Mississippi, and Richland Parish,
Louisiana. The Tupelo Trail Project
would consist of the following
activities:
• installing a new compressor unit
powered by a 23,470-horsepower Titan
130 natural gas turbine and related
appurtenances at the existing Lucedale
Compressor Station in George County,
Mississippi;
• replacing an existing compressor
with a new compressor at the Lucedale
Compressor Station;
• replacing the existing engine on
Compressor Unit 2 at the Gwinville
Compressor Station in Jefferson Davis
County, Mississippi;
• uprating compressor units and
increasing compression at the Delhi,
Gwinville, and Lucedale Compressor
Stations by modifying software controls
that limit horsepower;
• and performing associated
appurtenant activities.
Background
On July 22, 2026, the Commission
issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on
Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Tupelo Trail Project (Notice of Scoping).
The Notice of Scoping was sent to
affected landowners; federal, state, and
local government agencies; elected
officials; environmental and public
interest groups; Native American tribes;
other interested parties; and local
libraries and newspapers. In response to
the Notice of Scoping, the Commission
received comments from the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Services’ Louisiana
Ecological Services Office and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. The
primary issues raised by the
commenters concern air quality effects;
waste disposal; and the use of the
Information for Planning and
Consultation tool for protected species
effects determinations. All substantive
comments will be addressed in the EA.
Additional Information
In order to receive notification of the
issuance of the EA and to keep track of
formal issuances and submittals in
specific dockets, the Commission offers
a free service called eSubscription. This
service provides automatic notification
of filings made to subscribed dockets,
document summaries, and direct links
to the documents. Go to https://
www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to
register for eSubscription.
For public inquiries and assistance
with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for

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rehearing, contact the Office of Public
Participation at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@
ferc.gov.
Additional information about the
Project is available from the FERC
website (www.ferc.gov). Using the
‘‘eLibrary’’ link, select ‘‘General Search’’
from the eLibrary menu, enter the
selected date range and ‘‘Docket
Number’’ excluding the last three digits
(i.e., CP26–543), and follow the
instructions. For assistance with access
to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached
at (866) 208–3676, TTY (202) 502–8659,
or at [email protected]. The
eLibrary link on the FERC website also
provides access to the texts of formal
documents issued by the Commission,
such as orders, notices, and rule
makings.
(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1)
Dated: September 11, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026–18992 Filed 9–15–26; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. IC26–32–000]

Commission Information Collection
Activities (Ferc–555); Comment
Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory

Commission.
ACTION: Notice of information collection

and request for comments.
SUMMARY: In compliance with the

requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) is soliciting
public comment on the currently
approved information collection, FERC–
555: Preservation of Records for Public
Utilities and Licensees, Natural Gas and
Oil Pipeline Companies (OMB Control
No. 1902–0098) which will be
submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for a review of the
information collection requirements.
There are no proposed changes to the
record keeping requirements. The 60day notice period ended on September
8, 2026, with no comments received.
DATES: Comments on the collection of
information are due October 16, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on
FERC–555 to OMB through https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/
icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_
nbr=202607-1902-008. You can also

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visit https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain and use the drop-down under
‘‘Currently under Review’’ to select the
‘‘Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission’’ where you can see the
open opportunities to provide
comments. Comments should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice.
Please submit a copy of your
comments to the Commission via email
to [email protected]. You must
specify the Docket No. (IC26–32–000)
and the FERC Information Collection
number (FERC–555) in your email. If
you are unable to file electronically,
comments may be filed by USPS mail or
by hand (including courier) delivery:
• Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
• All other delivery methods: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission,
Secretary of the Commission, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
Docket: To view comments and
issuances in this docket, please visit
https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kayla Williams, (202) 502–6468.
[email protected].

Preservation of Records 6

Type of Request: Three-year extension
of the FERC–555 information collection
requirements with no changes to the
record keeping requirements.
Title: Preservation of Records for
Public Utilities and Licensees, Natural
Gas Companies, and Oil Pipeline
Companies.
OMB Control No.: 1902–0098.
Abstract: The Commission collects
the information to carry out its
responsibilities described in sections
301, 304, and 309 of the Federal Power
Act (FPA),1 sections 8, 10, and 16 of the
Natural Gas Act (NGA),2 and in the
Interstate Commerce Act (ICA).3
The regulations for preservation of
records at 18 CFR parts 125, 225, and
356 establish retention periods and
other requirements for applicable
records. These requirements apply to
the public utilities, licensees, natural
gas companies, and oil pipeline
companies that are subject to the
Commission’s jurisdiction. In general,
FERC’s regulations require jurisdictional
companies to maintain the following
types of records:
• Corporate;
• Information Technology
Management;
• General Accounting;

• Personnel and Payroll;
• Transportation;
• Tariffs and Rates;
• Insurance;
• Operations and Maintenance;
• Plant and Depreciation;
• Purchase and Stores;
• Revenue Accounting and
Collection;
• Tax;
• Treasury; and
• Miscellaneous.
Regulated entities use these records as
the basis for required rate filings and
reports to the Commission. The
Commission’s audit staff may use the
records during compliance reviews, and
the Commission’s enforcement staff may
use the information during
investigations. In addition, the
Commission’s staff may use the records
for special analyses on subjects such as
jurisdictional entities’ responses to
extreme weather events.
Types of Respondents: Electric
utilities, licensees, natural gas
companies, and oil pipeline companies.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 4 The
Commission estimates the annual
burden and cost for the information
collection as follows.

Number of
respondents

Annual
number of
responses per
respondent

Total
number of
responses

Average burden hrs. &
cost per response 5

Total annual burden hours & total
annual cost

Cost per
respondent
($)

(1)

(2)

(1) * (2) = (3)

(4)

(3) * (4) = (5)

(5) ÷ (1)

............

667

1

667

5,218.5 hrs.; $532,287 .....

3,480,740 hrs.; $355,035,480 .....

$532,287

Total ......................................

......................

........................

667

...........................................

3,480,740 hours; $355,035,480 ..

......................

Comments are invited on: (1) whether
the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Commission,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of
the agency’s estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information collection; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of
1 16 U.S.C. 825, 825c and 825h.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

2 15 U.S.C. 717g, 717i, and 717o.
3 49 U.S.C. 60502.
4 Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or
financial resources expended by persons to
generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide
information to or for a federal agency. See 5 CFR
1320 for additional information on the definition of
information collection burden.

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automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Dated: September 11, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. CP26–534–000]

[FR Doc. 2026–19011 Filed 9–15–26; 8:45 am]
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Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice
of Schedule for the Preparation of an
Environmental Assessment for the
Permian Basin Expansion Project
On May 28, 2026, Northern Natural
Gas Company (Northern) filed an
application in Docket No. CP26–534–
000 requesting a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity pursuant to

5 FERC estimates that industry hourly costs are
similar to the Commission FY 2026 average salary
plus benefits of $213,003 per year (or $102/hour).
6 The estimate of annual burden incorporates an
additional 0.5 hr per respondent annual estimated
burden approved by the Commission in Policy
Statement on Project-Area Wage Standards in the
Labor Cost Component of Cost-of-Service Rates, 186
FERC ¶ 61,190 at P 20 (2024) (’’ entities seeking to
include project-area wage standards in cost-ofservice rates should maintain and preserve records,

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including books of account or records for work
performed by employees, contractors or
subcontractors, sufficient to demonstrate that
claimed project-area wages were actually paid.’’).
The 60-day Federal Register Notice correctly stated
that there are no proposed changes to the record
keeping requirements. However, the additional
burden associated with the previously approved
Project Area Wages Record Retention was
inadvertently omitted from the 60-day Federal
Register Notice.

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