Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, Athens Optimization Project

Our Children's Trust, a law firm representing children's rights, opposes the proposed Athens Optimization Project. They argue that the project facilitates fossil fuel development that causes climate change and health harms, violating the constitutional rights of children.

NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC (NEM) supports the Athens Optimization Project proposed by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. NEM argues that the project is a cost-effective way to create new capacity, improve electric reliability, and replace obsolete equipment with more efficient, lower-emitting units.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides comments regarding the Athens Optimization Project, stating they do not anticipate effects on federally threatened or endangered species. They recommend specific actions to ensure compliance with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

Joseph Torres, a Business Agent for Local Union 798, supports the Athens Optimization Project because it modernizes existing infrastructure to improve reliability and economic stability. He emphasizes that the project will provide skilled labor opportunities and ensure quality craftsmanship and safe working conditions.

Oliver Frazier, a journeyman welder with Local 798, supports the Athens Optimization Project. He argues that the project will modernize infrastructure, improve safety and noise levels, provide more natural gas to customers, and create jobs for union workers.

Joshua Pattison, a member of Pipeliners Local 798, supports the Athens Optimization Project because it provides infrastructure investment and energy reliability. He encourages the use of skilled craft workers during construction to ensure safety and project integrity.