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Iroquois' 08/09 Expansion Project Summary
Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. is proposing to expand its existing system to receive an additional 200 million cubic feet per day of natural gas at Iroquois' interconnect with Algonquin in Brookfield, CT and deliver these contracted volumes to the KeySpan system at South Commack, Long Island. Annually, this project could supply the heating needs of approximately 750,000 households; or could displace 11 million barrels of oil and up to 25,000 tons of sulfur emissions produced from oil-fired power plants. The 08/09 Expansion Project involves the construction of three sections of new 36-inch diameter buried pipeline looping and associated above ground facilities along Iroquois' existing mainline in NY and CT, a new compressor station in Milford, CT and additional compression at Iroquois' recently certificated compressor station to be constructed in Brookfield, CT. The Project would be constructed in three phases to accommodate facility in-service dates as requested by Iroquois' customers.
Project Highlights
Phase I - In-Service Date of November 1, 2008
- 5.8 miles of 36-inch pipeline in Boonville, NY
- 1.6 miles of 36-inch pipeline in Newtown, CT
- 1.0 mile of 36-inch pipeline in Wright, NY
Phase II - In-Service Date of January 1, 2009
Phase III - In-Service Date of November 1, 2009
Regulatory Process
Iroquois will be required to comply with the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other appropriate federal, state and local agencies.
The 08/09 Expansion Project is in the preliminary planning phase; however, Iroquois anticipates filing a formal application with the FERC in late summer 2007, and is requesting approval by early spring 2008.
Iroquois has requested approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to initiate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) pre-filing review process. The FERC, as lead federal agency, will make an assessment of the project from an environmental standpoint and will issue a determination of whether or not the proposed project is within the public convenience and necessity. Additional information on the FERC process can be found at www.ferc.gov.
Location Selection
When determining a route for a pipeline or a location for a facility, many factors are taken into consideration including safety, environmental impact, access, constructability, land use, economics and public and landowner input.
Where practicable, Iroquois will seek to minimize land disturbance by locating additional facilities at its current locations, and by following the existing pipeline corridor.
Environmental Sensitivities
Prior to starting any construction activities, Iroquois will collect and analyze site specific environmental information in order to understand potential impacts and to develop an Environmental Report for submittal to the FERC. Iroquois will seek all necessary approvals and permits from other state and local agencies as required prior to construction.
Safety Considerations
The safety of our employees and communities is a
top priority for Iroquois. Interstate natural
gas pipelines are
America's safest transportation network, and Iroquois is very proud of
its excellent, longstanding safety record. The proposed pipeline and facilities
will be designed, built and operated in a safe and environmentally responsible
manner.
All phases of construction and operation are monitored by various government agencies such as the United States Department of Transportation, the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control and the New York Public Service Commission. As part of Iroquois' ongoing Public Awareness Education Program, we work with, and provide training to, local emergency responders to partner in safety.
Iroquois will work to ensure the safety and security of its construction sites. Safety inspectors will be monitoring the sites and security personnel will be onsite as required.
Construction Impacts
Iroquois is committed to minimizing disruptions during the construction of this project. Through our outreach initiative, we will identify questions and concerns about construction and will work with the community and local officials to address these issues.
Community Participation
In order to identify environmental issues and concerns, early outreach to our stakeholders is essential for us. During the pre-filing and the application process, we will be providing information to you about this project and seeking your input in a number of ways:
- Through personal visits with impacted landowners, local officials, community groups and other interested stakeholders
- At public open houses
- Through presentations to various civic groups and government agencies as requested
- Through notification packages, newspaper advertisements and project brochures
- Informational postings on our website
Upon receiving approval, and throughout construction, we will keep you updated by:
- Providing informational postings on our website
- Recorded messages on our 800 hotline
- Placing notices in local newspapers
- Having staff available to answer any questions that may arise
What the Community Can Expect
Upon receiving all necessary permits and approvals, construction activities for Phase I are expected to begin in the Spring/Summer of 2008. These activities will include mobilization of personnel and equipment, right-of-way preparation and installation and testing of new pipe. Construction of Phase I should be completed by the end of 2008.
Clean up and land restoration will begin after construction is complete and will continue into the year following completion of construction. Iroquois will also monitor the pipeline right-of-way after construction to ensure land restoration has been successful.
Construction activities for Phase II will begin mid-2008 with commissioning and startup scheduled to be completed in January 2009. Construction activities for Phase III will begin early-to-mid 2009 with commissioning and startup completed in November 2009.
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