The Project team is working with various state and federal agencies to receive approval and certification for the Project. These include:

Article VII

The Project is subject to Article VII  of the New York State Public Service Law, which requires an environmental and safety impact review of the siting, design, construction, and operation of major transmission facilities in New York State.   National Grid will apply to the New York State Public Service Commission for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need under Section 121-a of the New York State Public Service Law. Other state agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Department of Environmental Conservation, are parties to the Article VII process.

If a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need is granted, the Project will be constructed in accordance with conditions established by the New York State Department of Public Service.  National Grid will ensure that appropriate members of the community, including affected landowners, will be informed prior to the start of construction.

Environmental Management and Construction Standards and Practices

National Grid will adopt relevant Best Management Practices from the February 2006 New York State Public Service Commission’s Environmental Management and Construction Standards and Practices (EM&CS&P). This document details the environmental management practices and construction measures allowed for these types of projects. 

Other Permits

Permits from other agencies and municipalities are required before construction can start.

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed to plan for erosion and sedimentation controls for the construction.
• United States Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide #12 Permit will be needed for construction in wetland areas.
• Local street opening permits will be needed for road crossings.
• CSX Right of Occupancy Permit will be needed for railroad crossings.

Public Involvement and Comment

Throughout the Article VII Application review period, the public will have opportunities for involvement and comment on National Grid’s Pipeline 34 Replacement Project.

How to Become a Party

Interested persons who wish to participate as parties in this case may file for party status. This may be done through the New York State Department of Public Service (NYSDPS) web site. From the home page of the NYSDPS web site (www.dps.ny.gov  ), a prospective party should click on "Search.” On the Search page, the "Search by Case Number” box should be filled in with the number for this case (18-T-0487). This will bring the user to the main Document and Matter Management (DMM) page for this case. On that page, the prospective party should click the button at the upper right labeled "Request for Party Status” to get to a web page with instructions for the procedures to follow to become a party. An application to become a party to this case can be filed anytime while the case remains open with the Commission. You can contact National Grid directly with a question or comment.  For more information about the Project, please send us an email or call us at 1-833-731-1954.