New England

TtEC prepared Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for three pipeline projects in the New England region:

The Joint Facilities Project EIS addressed pipeline facilities that are jointly proposed by Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS) and Maritimes and extend for 101.3 miles from Dracut, Massachusetts, through southern New Hampshire to Westbrook, Maine. The Joint Facilities Project resulted from our analysis of two separate projects that indicated that one pipeline, sized large enough to carry natural gas volumes for both companies, would minimize environmental impact, particularly in the congested residential areas in northeast Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. TtEC was also responsible for monitoring construction compliance on the project.

The PNGTS Project EIS addressed 224.8 miles of mainline and laterals extending from Westbrook, Maine, through Maine and northern New Hampshire to the Canadian border. Issues addressed in the EIS included a number of concerns in New Hampshire such as the placement of the pipeline along the Connecticut River valley; the visual impact of the pipeline along the Androscoggin River, Appalachian Trail, and scenic roads; and impact of roadside construction of a lateral pipeline on numerous residences and scenic roads. TtEC was also responsible for monitoring construction compliance on the project.

The Maritimes Phase II Project EIS addressed 347 miles of new mainline and laterals, two new compressor stations, and twelve meter stations in Maine. Facilities addressed included the mainline from Westbrook to Woodland (Baileyville) and laterals to Cousins Island, Skowhegan, Bucksport, Millinocket, and Baileyville. Issues addressed in our analysis included the evaluation of system alternatives, a 40-mile-long route alternative identified by local residents, and potential impact on 102.2 miles of wetlands and 23 major water bodies.

Project Highlights

• Prepared draft and final Environmental Impact Statements.
• Identified and analyzed alternatives.
• Reviewed issues and conducted analyses of information provided by commenters and the applicant.
• Worked with agencies and the applicant, where feasible, to develop appropriate mitigation.