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The Final EIS for the proposed MSX and SSE4 project is now available. Findings show less than significant effects with required avoidance and mitigation measures. Stay informed and review documents using Docket Nos. CP25-514-000 and CP25-517-000 in FERC's eLibrary. #FERC #OPP #NatGas

A public notice graphic from FERC announcing that the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Mississippi Crossing Project (MSX) and South System Expansion 4 Project (SSE4) is now available. The main title reads “FINAL EIS Now Available!” Beside the text is a photo of a large natural gas pipeline running through a rural landscape. Below are three icons with brief summaries: the final EIS is available for review, key findings show less‑than‑significant effects with mitigation, and the document can be read online. Another circular photo shows pipeline construction in a trench with heavy equipment in the background. A yellow circle lists reference docket numbers CP25‑514 and CP25‑517. The bottom banner encourages readers to access the Final EIS on FERC’s eLibrary and includes agency seals.

FERC Term of the Week! 💡🔌 “Ancillary Services”: Support services that keep the grid stable and reliable, such as balancing supply and demand (frequency regulation), backup reserves, and voltage control. FERC regulates the sale of these services when they are procured through wholesale markets.

A graphic that says, "FERC Term of the Week! “Ancillary Services”: Ancillary Services: Support services that keep the grid stable and reliable, such as balancing supply and demand (frequency regulation), backup reserves, and voltage control. FERC regulates the sale of these services when they are procured through wholesale markets."

#ICYMI @ferc.gov staff is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Mississippi Crossing Project (MSX) and the South System Expansion 4 Project (SSE4). The deadline to submit comments is October 6, 2025, at 5 PM EST.

A graphic with a natural gas pipeline in the background that reads, "Public Comment Needed on the Proposed Mississippi Crossing and South System Expansion 4 Projects. Comments are due on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6, 2025. When submitting comments, please reference the correct docket number: 
MSX: CP25-514-000 
SSE4: CP25-517-000

The mission of #OPP is to empower, promote, and support public voices in #FERC proceedings. But what exactly do we do? And just as importantly, what don’t we do? Knowing the difference can help you understand how OPP can best support your participation in energy matters before the Commission. 💡🔌

A graphic that reads, "The Office of Public Participation: What We Do (and Don’t Do)" A graphic that reads, "What We Do: Provide resources to help navigate FERC processes, Offer technical assistance and educational materials, Facilitate opportunities for meaningful engagement, Help you locate FERC dockets, documents filed by other parties, and decisions, and Assist you with filing a comment, intervening, or otherwise participating in a FERC matter."A graphic that reads, "What We Don't Do. Participate in the decision-making process in contested cases, Intervene or advocate in FERC proceedings, Provide legal advice or engage in legal representation, Appeal FERC proceedings or defend FERC proceedings in Court, and Review or ‘redline’ your proposed filings for compliance." A graphic that reads, "Questions? We're Here to Help! Email or Call Us at OPP@ferc.gov and 202-502-6595"

#FERC staff is conducting a formal environmental review and regulatory analysis of the SSE4 and the MSX Pipeline Projects. The deadline to comment, protest, and intervene is 5:00 p.m. EST on August 5, 2025. Read the full Notice here: bit.ly/45ae7Jw 💡🔌

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FERC Term of the Week! “Pipeline Certificate”: A certificate issued by FERC under the Natural Gas Act that grants a company the authority to construct and operate an interstate natural gas pipeline. Simply put, it’s the FERC approval needed to build a new gas pipeline. #FERCFluency #FERC #OPP 💡🔌

FERC Term of the Week! “Pipeline Certificate”: A certificate issued by FERC under the Natural Gas Act that grants a company the authority to construct and operate an interstate natural gas pipeline. Simply put, it’s the FERC approval needed to build a new gas pipeline.

There are only TWO days left to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) that proposes to revise FERC’s current regulations concerning when construction can begin on approved natural gas projects while a request for rehearing is pending. Comments are due July 24, 2025 #FERC #OPP 💡🔌

Image that says, "Reminder. Two days left to comment. FERC is requesting public comment on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR). The proposed rule would revise FERC’s current regulations to facilitate the commencement of construction on approved natural gas projects while requests for rehearing are pending. Comments are due July 24, 2025. Docket No. RM25-9-000"

FERC Term of the Week! “Baseload Power”: The minimum amount of electric power that a utility or region consistently needs over a given period, usually supplied at a steady rate. It is generally measured in kilowatts or megawatts. 💡🔌#FERCFluency #OPP

A graphic that reads, "FERC Term of the Week! “Baseload Power”: The minimum amount of electric power that a utility or region consistently needs over a given period, usually supplied at a steady rate. It is generally measured in kilowatts or megawatts and is typically provided by a set of power plants able to operate around the clock."

📣Comment deadline approaching! @ferc.gov invites post-conference comments following the Commissioner-led technical conference on resource adequacy in RTO/ISO regions. 🗓️ Due: July 7, 2025 📂 Docket No. AD25-7-000 Questions? Contact OPP: OPP@ferc.gov | 202-502-6595 #FERC #OPP #RTO #ISO

Graphic that reads, “Comment Period Deadline Approaching.” FERC invites post-conference comments for the technical conference on resource adequacy in RTO and ISO regions. Deadline to submit is Monday, July 7, 2025. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail. Docket No. AD25-7-000.Submit through eComment. You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature in FERC online. Using eComment is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments. Comments are due July 7, 2025. Submit through eFiling. eFiling provides more options for the types of files to share, such as Word documents or PDFs, images, videos or spreadsheets. Submit a paper copy via mail. 

Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to:  

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Office of the Secretary 
888 First Street NE, Room 1A
Washington, DC 20426

Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to:   

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Office of the Secretary
12225 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852

FERC Term of the Week! “Resource Reports”: Resource Reports are detailed environmental and technical studies that companies must submit when applying for natural gas pipeline or LNG facility projects regulated by FERC. 💡🔌

•	FERC Term of the Week! “Resource Reports”: Resource Reports are detailed environmental and technical studies that companies must submit when applying for natural gas pipeline or LNG facility projects regulated by FERC. There are 13 required reports, each focusing on a specific aspect of the environment or infrastructure.