The following information must be filed with the Secretary of FERC prior to the beginning of construction except:

Question 86:
This question asks to identify which information is not required to be filed with the Secretary of FERC prior to the beginning of construction, according to FERC's "Wetland & Waterbody Construction & Mitigation Procedures, II-B."

Let's evaluate each option:

• a) Spill Prevention and Response Procedures: These are crucial for environmental protection during construction, especially near sensitive areas like wetlands and waterbodies. FERC typically requires these plans to be filed.
• b) A schedule identifying when trenching or blasting will occur within each waterbody greater than 10 feet wide, within any designated coldwater fishery, and within any waterbody identified as habitat for federally-listed threatened or endangered species: This is a highly sensitive activity with significant potential environmental impact. FERC explicitly requires detailed schedules for such activities in environmentally sensitive areas for review and approval.
• c) site-specific plans for major waterbody crossings: Major waterbody crossings (greater than 100 feet wide) involve substantial construction and potential environmental disturbance. Site-specific plans are always required for these complex crossings.
• d) a wetland delineation report: A wetland delineation report is fundamental for identifying and mapping wetlands on a project site. This report is essential for planning, impact assessment, and permit applications, and is a standard pre-construction filing.
• e) the welding procedure to be used on the project: Welding procedures are technical specifications related to the structural integrity and safety of the pipeline. While critical for the overall project, they are generally considered part of the engineering and construction standards (e.g., 49 CFR Part 192 or 195) rather than a specific environmental filing requirement under the "Wetland & Waterbody Construction & Mitigation Procedures" that needs to be filed with the Secretary of FERC for environmental review and approval prior to construction.
• f) the hydrostatic testing information: Hydrostatic testing involves filling the pipeline with water to test its strength. Information regarding water source, discharge locations, and water quality is often required due to potential environmental impacts on waterbodies.

Based on the focus of the "Wetland & Waterbody Construction & Mitigation Procedures," the welding procedure (e) is the item least directly related to environmental mitigation or planning for wetlands and waterbodies that would require specific pre-construction filing and approval under this particular section.

• e) the welding procedure to be used on the project