Staffers with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission say a proposed natural gas pipeline running through Kentucky would not have a significant environmental impact, despite public concern about the project’s potential environmental problems.
Staffers made the recommendation in a report this week. If the commission agrees, it could allow the project to go forward without a more detailed, time-consuming environmental impact study.
The Tennessee Natural Gas Pipeline passes through 18 Kentucky counties — and crosses over Herrington Lake, a source of drinking water for Danville.
Parent company Kinder Morgan wants to convert it from carrying natural gas to natural gas liquids.
Pipeline opponents have are concerned of the potential for explosions and breaks that could contaminate water and soil.