On June 1, 2009, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will hold a workshop, hosted by Commissioner Philip Moeller, on natural gas pipeline siting. The workshop will focus on the importance of pipeline companies working collaboratively with affected stakeholders throughout the environmental review and certification process to successfully site new pipeline infrastructure. A case study of a recent major pipeline project will be presented by the pipeline company representatives. In addition, a panel of outreach experts from the industry and FERC staff will provide perspectives on innovative approaches to stakeholder outreach and the importance of outreach efforts in the siting process.

The workshop will be held at the Commission's Headquarters, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426 in the Commission Meeting Room from 1 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. EST. All interested parties may attend. The workshop will not be transcribed, and telephone participation will ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-05-26-E9-12083 Tue, May 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT