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2010 DECEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILED ITS RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION NO. 16
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on December 30, 2010, its Response to Environmental Condition No. 16 to the Commission's Order dated April 7, 2010. Click here to view this filing in .pdf format.
2010 DECEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILED ITS NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICE
On December 10, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Notice of Commencement of Service. Click here to view this filing in .pdf format.
2010 DECEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILED ITS TECHNICAL AND POPULAR REPORTS FOR THE OLD GRAVEL POINT CEMETERY
On December 9, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Technical and Popular Reports for the Old Gravel Point Cemetery with the FERC. ETC Tiger filed the Technical Report as Privileged Information. Click here to view this filing in .pdf format.
2010 NOVEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILED ITS RESPONSE
On November 15, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Motion for Leave to Answer and Answer of ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC. Click here to view this filing in .pdf format.
2010 NOVEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILED ITS SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE
On November 15, 2010, ETC Tiger filed a Final Supplemental Response to a FERC Environmental Information Request. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 NOVEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILED ITS RESPONSE
On November 12, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Response to a FERC Environmental Information Request. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 NOVEMBER
ETC TIGER FILES A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE SERVICE
On November 1, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Request for Authorization to Commence Service on the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 AUGUST
ETC TIGER NEWSLETTER
Governor Bobby Jindal, along with the state legislative bodies of Louisiana designated July 22, 2010, as “Tiger Pipeline Day.” ETC Tiger Pipeline made a $15,500 donation to benefit 36 volunteer fire departments along the pipeline route. Click here to view the newsletter in .pdf format.
2010 JULY
FERC ISSUES ITS AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE REROUTE OF THE OLD GRAVEL POINT CEMETERY
On July 23, 2010, the FERC issued its Authorization to Proceed with the Reroute of the Old Gravel Point Cemetery for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JULY
ETC TIGER FILES A REQUEST FOR REROUTE
On July 22, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Request for Reroute due to a previously unidentified cemetery on private property for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. ETC Tiger filed the agency clearance letters attached to this filing as Privileged Information. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JULY
LOUISIANA STATE LEGISLATURE DECLARES THURSDAY AS TIGER PIPELINE DAY
ARCADIA – Thursday is designated as Tiger Pipeline Day as the state Legislature calls on Louisianans to recognize the economic value of the 42-inch pipeline that will carry natural gas from the Haynesville Shale region to markets across the nation.
Louisiana Sen. Neil Riser and state Rep. Rick Gallot will acknowledge the designation with ETC Tiger Pipeline officials at a noon luncheon Thursday in Arcadia. Joining in will be Bob Harper, state Department of Natural Resources secretary.
Additionally, ETC Tiger Pipeline executives will present a $15,500 donation to area volunteer fire departments. The donations will benefit 36 local volunteer emergency response units.
Construction is under way on the 175-mile pipeline that is originating in Panola County, Texas, and following an easterly path through a sliver of Caddo Parish, jutting across DeSoto Parish north of Kickapoo and sliding into extreme north Red River Parish before slicing through the hearts of Bienville and Jackson parishes. It takes the southern end of Ouachita and Richland parishes and ends at Delhi.
The pipeline will have a capacity of 2 billion cubic feet a day, with future committed expansion plans to 2.4 billion cubic feet a day. Construction costs are estimated at $1 billion to $1.2 billion. It is expected to be in service the first quarter of 2011.
2010 JULY
ETC TIGER FILES A REVISED TREATMENT PLAN
On July 15, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Revised Treatment Plan for a previously unidentified cemetery on private property for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. ETC Tiger filed this Treatment Plan as Privileged Information. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JULY
ETC TIGER FILES A TREATMENT PLAN
On July 6, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Treatment Plan for a previously unidentified cemetery on private property for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. ETC Tiger filed this Treatment Plan as Privileged Information. Click here to view the transmittal letter in .pdf format.
2010 JULY
FERC ISSUES ITS NOTICE TO THE ETC TIGER AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR LIMITED AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE AUTHORITY
On July 2, 2010, the FERC issued its Notice to the ETC Tiger Amendment to Application for Limited Amendment of Certificate Authority for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. The comment period will end at 5:00 pm EST on July 13, 2010. Click here to view the notice in .pdf format.
2010 JUNE
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES ITS SIMULATION FLOW MODEL FILES WITH THE FERC
On June 30, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Gregg Engineering Simulation Flow Model files for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Expansion Project, Phase I. The flow model files were designated as Privileged Information pursuant to Section 388.112 of the FERC's regulations. Only the transmittal letter for the filing is provided herein. Click here to view the letter in .pdf format.
2010 JUNE
ETC TIGER FILES A NOTIFICATION TO FERC REGARDING A LEVEL 3 VARIANCE REQUEST
On June 18, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its notification to the FERC that it no longer requests a Level 3 variance to Sections IV.A.2 and IV.B.1 of its Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JUNE
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES AN ABBREVIATED APPLICATION FOR LIMITED AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE AUTHORITY
On June 15, 2010, ETC Tiger filed its Section 7(c) Abbreviated Application For Limited Amendment of Certificate Authority. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JUNE
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES ITS REQUEST FOR A LEVEL 3 VARIANCE
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on June 9, 2010, its Request for a Level 3 Variance. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JUNE
FERC ISSUES ITS AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE BEE BAYOU HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILL
On June 8, 2010, the FERC issued its Approval to Proceed with the Bee Bayou horizontal directional drill for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JUNE
FERC ISSUES ITS AUTHORIZATION TO USE ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR YARDS AND TEMPORARY WORKSPACES
On June 1, 2010, the FERC issued its Approval to Use Additional Contractor Yards and Temporary Workspaces for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JUNE
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES A SUPPLEMENT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE BEE BAYOU HDD
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on June 1, 2010, its Supplement to the Implementation Plan which included a subordination agreement from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and requested authorization to commence construction activities for the Bee Bayou HDD. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 MAY
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES ITS 2ND SUPPLEMENT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR YARDS AND ATWS
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on May 27, 2010, its 2nd Supplement to the Implementation Plan for Additional Contractor Yards. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 MAY
FERC ISSUES ITS APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR BURNING IN WETLANDS
On May 19, 2010, the FERC issued its Approval of Plan for Burning in Wetlands for Pipeline Facilities for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 MAY
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES ITS PLAN FOR BURNING IN WETLANDS FOR PIPELINE FACILITIES
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on May 18, 2010, its Plan for Burning in Wetlands for Pipeline Facilities for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 MAY
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on May 17, 2010, its Notice of Commencement of Construction. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 MAY
FERC ISSUES ITS AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PIPELINE AND ASSOCIATED ABOVE GROUND FACILITIES
On May 13, 2010, the FERC issued its authorization to proceed with construction of the ETC Tiger Pipeline and Associated Aboveground Facilities for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 MAY
FERC ISSUES ITS AUTHORIZATION TO USE THE CONTRACTOR YARDS
On May 12, 2010, the FERC issued its Order that authorized the use of the additional contractor yards. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 MAY
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES A SUPPLEMENT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: PIPELINE
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on May 10, 2010, its Supplement to the Implementation Plan for Pipeline. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 MAY
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES A SUPPLEMENT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR ADDTIONAL CONTRACTOR YARDS
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on May 6, 2010, its Supplement to the Implementation Plan for Additional Contractor Yards. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 APRIL
FERC ISSUES ITS AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION AT COMPRESSOR STATIONS
On April 19, 2010, the FERC issued its Order that authorized ETC Tiger to proceed with compressor station construction and the use of associated access roads. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 APRIL
FERC ISSUES ITS AUTHORIZATION TO USE THE CONTRACTOR YARDS
On April 16, 2010, the FERC issued its Order that authorized the use of the contractor yards. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 APRIL
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES ITS WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 7, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 14, 2010
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on April 16, 2010, its Weekly Construction and Environmental Status Report. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 APRIL
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PIPELINE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on April 15, 2010, its Implementation Plan for Pipeline and above ground associated facilities. This filing also included a request for the immediate authorization to commence construction activities at all previously identified and approved pipeline locations and associated above ground facilities. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 APRIL
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR CONTRACTOR YARDS AND COMPRESSOR STATIONS
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on April 9, 2010, its Implementation Plan for Contractor Yards and Compressor Stations. This filing also included a request for the immediate authorization to commence construction activities at seven previously identified and approved contractor yards and four previously identified and approved compressor stations.
Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 APRIL
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORDER ISSUING CERTIFICATES FOR THE ETC TIGER PIPELINE PROJECT
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on April 8, 2010, its Acceptance of Commission Order Issuing Certificates for the proposed ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 APRIL
FERC ISSUES ITS ORDER ISSUING CERTIFICATES FOR THE ETC TIGER PIPELINE PROJECT
On April 7, 2010, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued its Order Issuing Certificates to ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC (ETC Tiger) for its proposed ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Based on the discussion in the EA, the FERC concluded that if constructed and operated in accordance with ETC Tiger's application and supplements, and in compliance with the environmental conditions in the appendix to this Order, their approval of this proposal would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 FEBRUARY
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES ITS COMMENTS TO THE FERC ISSUED ENVIORNMENTAL ASSESSMENT
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on February 19, 2010, it comments to the FERC issued Environmental Assessment for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 FEBRUARY
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES A CONCURRENCE LETTER FROM THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on February 17, 2010, a concurrence letter dated December 21, 2009 from the Lafayette Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This letter provides concurrence with the determination that the Tiger Project is not likely to adversely affect the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2010 JANUARY
FERC ISSUES ITS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) FOR THE ETC TIGER PIPELINE PROJECT
The FERC issued on January 26, 2010, its Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the proposed ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 DECEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES A RESPONSE TO A FERC AFUDC DATA REQUEST
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on December 18, 2009, its Response to a FERC Data Request dated December 11, 2009. This Response provides supporting documentation of the Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC) included in the ETC Tiger original certificate application. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 DECEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES A RESPONSE TO FERC DATA REQUEST
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on December 8, 2009, its response to an informal verbal data request from Commission staff received on December 8, 2009. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 DECEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES A MOTION FOR LEAVE TO ANSWER AND SUPPLEMENTAL ANSWER
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing with the FERC on December 7, 2009, its Motion for Leave to Answer and Supplemental Answer of ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC to Answer and to Supplemental Comments and Protest. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 DECEMBER
FERC ISSUES ITS NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE ETC TIGER PIPELINE PROJECT
The FERC issued on December 3, 2009, its Notice of Schedule of Environmental Review for the ETC Tiger Pipeline Project. The instant notice identifies the FERC staff’s planned schedule for the completion of the EA for the Project.
FERC Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA January 26, 2010
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline April 26, 2010
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress.
Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 DECEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES RESPONSE TO LANDOWNERS COMMENTS
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing on December 3, 2009, its Response to Landowners Comments. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 DECEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE WITH FERC
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing on December 2, 2009, its Supplemental Response to the FERC staff’s Supplemental Environmental Information Request dated October 1, 2009. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 NOVEMBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REPORT
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing on November 9, 2009, its Supplemental Information Report. This filing includes correspondence with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Field Office Lafayette, Louisiana, and a copy of a recently executed precedent agreement with BG Energy Merchants, LLC. Certain information included in this filing is designated as Privileged Information. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 OCTOBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION REPORT
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing on October 28, 2009, its Supplemental Environmental Information Report. This Report includes revisions to address the implications of other third-party facilities under construction along the proposed ETC Tiger Pipeline route and based upon site-specific conditions along the proposed pipeline. Click here to view the filing in .pdf format.
2009 OCTOBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES FERC DATA RESPONSE
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing on October 27, 2009, its Response to Commission’s staff’s Supplemental Environmental Information Request dated October 19, 2009. Click here to view the Data Response in .pdf format.
2009 OCTOBER
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES FERC DATA RESPONSE
ETC Tiger Pipeline submitted for filing on October 20, 2009, its Response to Commission’s staff’s Supplemental Environmental Information Request dated October 1, 2009. Click here to view the Data Response in .pdf format.
2009 SEPTEMBER
FERC ISSUES NOTICE OF APPLICATION
The FERC issued on September 10, 2009, its Notice of Application by ETC Tiger Pipeline (FERC Docket No. CP09-460-000). Click here to view the FERC Notice in .pdf format.
2009 AUGUST
ETC TIGER PIPELINE FILES CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
ETC Tiger Pipeline files a certificate application with the FERC on August 31, 2009. Click here to view the newspaper article that will be placed in local newspapers in each parish or county along the pipeline route.
2009 JUNE
FERC SCOPING MEETINGS
The FERC Scoping meetings for the Tiger Pipeline Project were held at the locations and dates as provided below. The Scoping period to submit comments for this Project will close on June 29, 2009.
Delhi Civic Center
232 Denver Street
Delhi, LA 71232 |
Monday, June 8, 2009
7:00 PM |
Jackson Parish Community Center
182 Industrial Drive
Jonesboro, LA 71251 |
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
7:00 PM |
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
300 West Panola Street
Carthage, TX 75633 |
Thursday, June 11, 2009
7:00 PM |
2009 MAY
FERC ISSUES ITS NOTICE OF INTENT
The FERC issued on May 15, 2009, its Notice of Intent (NOI) which initiates the scoping process. The FERC scoping process will be used to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the Tiger Pipeline Project. Your input will help determine which issues will be evaluated in the Environmental Assessment. The staff will also use the scoping process to determine whether preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) is more appropriate for this Project based upon the anticipated level of impacts. Please note that the scoping period for this project will close on June 29, 2009. Click here to view the FERC NOI in PDF format.
2009 MAY
ENERGY TRANSFER ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL COMMITMENTS TO THE TIGER PIPELINE PROJECT
Energy Transfer has entered into binding contracts with EnCana Marketing, Inc. and another shipper for capacity commitments on the Tiger Pipeline Project. Energy Transfer continues to negotiate with other shippers for capacity on the Project. Click here to view the announcement in PDF format.
2009 APRIL
ETC TIGER FILES DRAFT RESOURCE REPORTS
On April 24, 2009, Tiger Pipeline filed with the FERC a draft copy of Resource Reports 1 and 10, aerial maps, stakeholder mailing lists, and a Monthly Project Status Report. All of these documents were filed pursuant to the FERC’s Pre-Filing NEPA regulations.
2009 APRIL
OPEN HOUSE MEETINGS
The Tiger Project Open House meetings were held at the locations and dates as provided below.
Mansfield Chamber of Commerce
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April 20, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 PM |
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
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April 21, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 PM |
Rayville Civic Center
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April 27, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 PM |
Jackson Parish
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April 28, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 PM |
If you have questions regarding the Tiger Pipeline Project, or would like to be added to the mailing list, please call us toll free at: 1-888-844-3718 or write to us at:
ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC
Attn: ETC Tiger Pipeline Project Team
711 Louisiana Street, Suite 900
Houston, TX 77002-2716
Also provided below in PDF format are the handouts and poster board materials that were used at all four Open House meetings.
- STATION 1 – Welcome table and sign-in sheets
- STATION 2 – Engineering, Construction & Safety
- STATION 3 – Environmental
- STATION 4 – FERC/NEPA (this table was staffed by a FERC representative and Tiger personnel)
- STATION 5 – Right-of-Way
- STATION 6 – GIS (geographic information systems)
- STATION 7 - REFRESHMENTS (a community benefits board sat behind this table)
Energy Transfer met with the FERC staff in early March 2009 to discuss the Tiger Pipeline Project. Tiger Pipeline subsequently filed on March 13, 2009 with the FERC its Request to Initiate Commission Pre-Filing Review Process. The FERC issued its approval of the use of its Pre-Filing Review on March 27, 2009.
