Notice of Columbia Gas Transmission Corp's July 26,2000 filing of application for permission & approval to abandon certain pipeline facilities located in Ohio etc under CP00-416.

NORTHEAST ENERGY DIRECT PROJECT DOCKET NO. PF14-22-000 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT RESOURCE REPORT 1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION PUBLIC Submitted by: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. 1001 Louisiana Street Houston, Texas 77002 J uly 2015 This page intentionally left blank Environmental Report Northeast Energy Direct Project Resource Report 1 General Project Description 1-i RESOURCE REPORT 1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY OF FILING INFORMATION INFORMATION FOUND IN Provide a detailed description and location map of the Project Section 1.1 facilities ( 380.12 (c)(1)). Attachment 1a Describe any non-jurisdictional facilities that would be built in Section 1.7 association with the Project ( 380.12 (c)(2)). Provide current original U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute series topographic maps with mileposts showing the Project Attachment 1a facilities ( 380.12 (c)(3)). Provide aerial images or photographs or alignment sheets based on these sources with mileposts showing the Project facilities Volume II, Appendix F ( 380.12 (c)(3)). Provide plot/site plans of compressor stations showing the Volume IV, Appendix AAA and location of the nearest noise-sensitive areas within 1 mile Resource Report 9, Attachment 9a ( 380.12 (c)(3,4)). Describe construction and restoration methods Section 1.3 ( 380.12 (c)(6)). Identify the permits required for construction across surface Section 1.6 waters ( 380.12 (c)(9)). Provide the names and addresses of all affected landowners and Section 1.8 certify that all affected landowners will be notified as required in Section 157.6(d) ( 380.12 (c)(10)). Volume III, Appendix AA July 2015 This page intentionally left blank Environmental Report Northeast Energy Direct Project Resource Report 1 General Project Description 1-ii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 1-1 1.1 PROPOSED FACILITIES .....................................................................................1-10 1.1.1 Purpose and Need ......................................................................................1-10 1.1.2 Location and Description of Facilities .........................................................1-13 1.1.2.1 Pipeline Facilities.........................................................................1-21 1.1.2.2 Aboveground and Appurtenant Facilities .......................................1-30 1.1.3 Location Maps, Detailed Site Maps, and Plot/Site Maps ...............................1-44 1.2 LAND REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................1-44 1.2.1 Pipeline Facilities ......................................................................................1-48 1.2.2 Aboveground and Appurtenant Facilities.....................................................1-55 1.2.3 Access Roads ............................................................................................1-62 1.2.4 Contractor Yards .......................................................................................1-62 1.2.5 Additional Temporary Workspace ..............................................................1-62 1.2.6 Areas of No Access ...................................................................................1-63 1.2.7 Non-Surveyed Areas..................................................................................1-64 1.3 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES........................................................................1-76 1.3.1 Pipeline Construction.................................................................................1-76 1.3.1.1 Marking the Corridor....................................................................1-76 1.3.1.2 Erosion and Sediment Control.......................................................1-77 1.3.1.3 Clearing, Grading, and Fencing .....................................................1-77 1.3.1.4 Trenching ....................................................................................1-78 1.3.1.5 Pipe Stringing ..............................................................................1-79 1.3.1.6 Pipe Bending ...............................................................................1-79 1.3.1.7 Pipe Assembly and Welding .........................................................1-79 1.3.1.8 X-Ray and Weld Repair................................................................1-80 1.3.1.9 Coating Field Welds, Inspection and Repair...................................1-80 1.3.1.10 Pipe Preparation and Lowering-In .................................................1-80 1.3.1.11 Tie-Ins.........................................................................................1-80 1.3.1.12 Backfilling and Grade Restoration.................................................1-81 1.3.1.13 Clean-up and Restoration..............................................................1-81 1.3.1.14 Hydrostatic Testing and Tie-Ins ....................................................1-81 July 2015 Environmental Report Northeast Energy Direct Project Resource Report 1 General Project Description 1-iii 1.3.1.15 Alternating Current Mitigation and Cathodic Protection..................1-82 1.3.2 Specialized Construction Procedures...........................................................1-82 1.3.2.1 Rugged Topography .....................................................................1-82 1.3.2.2 Residential Areas .........................................................................1-83 1.3.2.3 Agricultural Lands .......................................................................1-85 1.3.2.4 Road and Railroad Crossings ........................................................1-85 1.3.2.5 Trenchless Construction Methods..................................................1-86 1.3.2.6 Rock Removal ...........................