Albany-Eugene Transmission Line Rebuild Project, 66750-66751 [2010-27411]

Download as PDF 66750 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 209 / Friday, October 29, 2010 / Notices notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–27346 Filed 10–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings No. 1 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES October 25, 2010. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Docket Numbers: RP11–1424–000. Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. Description: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC submits tariff filing per 154.204: Revisions to Form of Service Agreements to be effective 11/ 21/2010. Filed Date: 10/21/2010. Accession Number: 20101021–5063. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Docket Numbers: RP11–1425–000. Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. Description: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC submits tariff filing per 154.204: Remove References to Expired Lease to be effective 12/1/2010. Filed Date: 10/21/2010. Accession Number: 20101021–5065. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Docket Numbers: RP11–1426–000. Applicants: Bobcat Gas Storage. Description: Bobcat Gas Storage submits tariff filing per 154.204: Cleanup GT&C Section 23 to be effective 11/1/2010. Filed Date: 10/21/2010. Accession Number: 20101021–5119. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Docket Numbers: RP11–1427–000. Applicants: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC. Description: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC submits tariff filing per 154.204: Restructure Negotiated Rates to be effective 11/22/2010. Filed Date: 10/22/2010. Accession Number: 20101022–5063. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Docket Numbers: RP11–1428–000. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:23 Oct 28, 2010 Jkt 223001 Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. Description: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP submits tariff filing per 154.403(d)(2): ASA TETLP DEC 2010 FILING to be effective 12/1/2010. Filed Date: 10/22/2010. Accession Number: 20101022–5071. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–27347 Filed 10–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Bonneville Power Administration Albany-Eugene Transmission Line Rebuild Project Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). AGENCY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), BPA intends to prepare an EIS on its proposed rebuild of a 32-mile section of the Albany-Eugene 115kilovolt (kV) No. 1 Transmission Line in Lane and Linn counties, Oregon. The deteriorated condition of this 70-year old line compromises BPA’s ability to maintain reliable electric service and poses a safety risk to the public and maintenance crews. With this notice BPA is initiating the public scoping process for the Albany-Eugene Transmission Line Rebuild Project EIS and requesting comments about the potential environmental impacts it should consider as it prepares the EIS for the proposed project. DATES: Written comments are due to the address below no later than November 30, 2010. Comments may also be made at two EIS scoping meetings to be held on November 16 and 17, 2010 at the the addresses below. ADDRESSES: Comments and suggestions on the proposed scope of the Draft EIS for this project and requests to be placed on the project mailing list may be mailed by letter to Bonneville Power Administration, Public Affairs—DKC–7, P.O. Box 14428, Portland, OR 97292– 4428. Or you may FAX them to 503– 230–3285; submit them on-line at https:// www.bpa.gov/comment; or e-mail them to comment@bpa.gov. On November 16, 2010 a scoping meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Harrisburg High School, 400 South 9th Street, Harrisburg, Oregon 97446. On November 17, 2010, a scoping meeting will held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Avenue SE., Albany, Oregon 97322. At these informal open-house meetings, BPA will provide information, including maps, about the project. Members of the project team will be SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 209 / Friday, October 29, 2010 / Notices available to answer questions and accept oral and written comments. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Corkran, Environmental Coordinator, Bonneville Power Administration—KEC–4, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, Oregon, 97208–3621; toll-free telephone number 1–800–622–4519; direct number (503) 230–7646; fax number 503–230–5699; or e-mail dfcorkran@bpa.gov. You may also contact Erich Orth, Project Manager, Bonneville Power Administration— TEP–TPP–3, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, Oregon 97208–3621; toll-free telephone 1–800–622–4519; direct telephone 360– 619–6559; or e-mail etorth@bpa.gov Additional information can be found at BPA’s Web site: https:// www.efw.bpa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed Action: BPA proposes to rebuild a 32-mile section of the AlbanyEugene 115-kV No. 1 Transmission Line. No major work has been done on the line since it was built in 1940. Many of the structures, the electric wire (conductor), and associated structural components (cross arms, insulators, and dampers) are physically worn and structurally unsound in places. The wood transmission poles have lasted beyond the expected 55 to 60 years and now need to be replaced due to age, rot, and deterioration. Rebuilding the deteriorated line would maintain reliable electrical service and avoid risks to the safety of the public and maintenance crews. Proposed activities would include establishing temporary access to the line, improving some access roads, developing staging areas for storage of materials, removing and replacing existing wood pole structures and associated structural components and conductor, and revegetating areas disturbed by construction activities. The existing structures would be replaced with structures of similar design within or near to their existing locations. The line would continue to operate at 115kV. Danger trees and brush located off the existing right-of-way (ROW) would be removed. A danger tree is a tree located off the ROW that is a present or future hazard to the transmission line. A tree is identified as a danger tree if it would contact BPA facilities should it fall, bend, grow within a swing displacement of the conductor, or grow into the conductor. Danger tree removal would take place concurrently with project construction. Process to Date: In February 2010, BPA announced its proposed rebuild and its intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:23 Oct 28, 2010 Jkt 223001 proposed project. BPA held a public meeting in March 2010, in Junction City, Oregon. Two comment letters were received during the comment period, which closed on March 27, 2010. Since that time BPA has determined that a significant number of danger trees would need to be removed to prevent damage to the line and that a different kind of NEPA document—an EIS rather than an EA—is required because of the potential for significant environmental impact. Alternatives Proposed for Consideration: In addition to the Proposed Action, BPA will evaluate the No Action Alternative. Under the No Action Alternative, BPA would not rebuild the line; current operation and maintenance activities would continue. Public Participation and Identification of Environmental Issues: The potential environmental issues identified for most transmission line projects include land use, cultural resources, visual impact, sensitive plants and animals, erosion/soils, wetlands, floodplains, and fish and water resources. BPA has established a 30-day scoping period during which affected landowners, concerned citizens, special interest groups, local governments, and any other interested parties are invited to comment on the scope of the proposed EIS. Scoping will help BPA ensure that a full range of issues related to this proposal is addressed in the EIS, and also help identify significant or potentially significant impacts that my result from the proposed project. When completed, the Draft EIS will be circulated for review and comment, and BPA will hold at least one public comment meeting for the Draft EIS. BPA will consider and respond in the Final EIS to comments received on the Draft EIS. BPA’s subsequent decision will be documented in a Record of Decision. Maps and further information are available from BPA at the address above. Issued in Portland, Oregon, on October 21, 2010. Stephen J. Wright, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–27411 Filed 10–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66751 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP11–9–000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization October 22, 2010. Take notice that on October 14, 2010, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), Post Office Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251–1396, filed a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.216 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Transco’s blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP82–426, for authorization to abandon an inactive section of pipeline. Specifically, Transco seeks to abandon, in place, an approximately 10.3-mile, 12-inch pipeline (Supply Lateral) located in offshore Louisiana extending from East Cameron Block 57 to Vermilion Block 22. Transco states that the Supply Lateral, which has been pigged and filled with sea water, will be cut, capped and the pipeline ends buried to the required 3-foot cover. Additionally, Transco avers that the proposed abandonment of the Supply Lateral will not involve the physical removal of any facilities, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Nan Miksovsky, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, Post Office Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251–1396, telephone no. (713) 215–3422. Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission’s staff may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 209 (Friday, October 29, 2010)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27411]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Bonneville Power Administration


Albany-Eugene Transmission Line Rebuild Project

AGENCY: Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Department of Energy 
(DOE).

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS).

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA), BPA intends to prepare an EIS on its proposed rebuild of a 32-
mile section of the Albany-Eugene 115-kilovolt (kV) No. 1 Transmission 
Line in Lane and Linn counties, Oregon. The deteriorated condition of 
this 70-year old line compromises BPA's ability to maintain reliable 
electric service and poses a safety risk to the public and maintenance 
crews. With this notice BPA is initiating the public scoping process 
for the Albany-Eugene Transmission Line Rebuild Project EIS and 
requesting comments about the potential environmental impacts it should 
consider as it prepares the EIS for the proposed project.

DATES: Written comments are due to the address below no later than 
November 30, 2010. Comments may also be made at two EIS scoping 
meetings to be held on November 16 and 17, 2010 at the the addresses 
below.

ADDRESSES: Comments and suggestions on the proposed scope of the Draft 
EIS for this project and requests to be placed on the project mailing 
list may be mailed by letter to Bonneville Power Administration, Public 
Affairs--DKC-7, P.O. Box 14428, Portland, OR 97292-4428. Or you may FAX 
them to 503-230-3285; submit them on-line at https://www.bpa.gov/comment; or e-mail them to comment@bpa.gov. On November 16, 2010 a 
scoping meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Harrisburg 
High School, 400 South 9th Street, Harrisburg, Oregon 97446. On 
November 17, 2010, a scoping meeting will held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
at the Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Avenue SE., Albany, Oregon 
97322. At these informal open-house meetings, BPA will provide 
information, including maps, about the project. Members of the project 
team will be

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available to answer questions and accept oral and written comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Corkran, Environmental 
Coordinator, Bonneville Power Administration--KEC-4, P.O. Box 3621, 
Portland, Oregon, 97208-3621; toll-free telephone number 1-800-622-
4519; direct number (503) 230-7646; fax number 503-230-5699; or e-mail 
dfcorkran@bpa.gov. You may also contact Erich Orth, Project Manager, 
Bonneville Power Administration--TEP-TPP-3, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, 
Oregon 97208-3621; toll-free telephone 1-800-622-4519; direct telephone 
360-619-6559; or e-mail etorth@bpa.gov Additional information can be 
found at BPA's Web site: https://www.efw.bpa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Proposed Action: BPA proposes to rebuild a 32-mile section of the 
Albany-Eugene 115-kV No. 1 Transmission Line. No major work has been 
done on the line since it was built in 1940. Many of the structures, 
the electric wire (conductor), and associated structural components 
(cross arms, insulators, and dampers) are physically worn and 
structurally unsound in places. The wood transmission poles have lasted 
beyond the expected 55 to 60 years and now need to be replaced due to 
age, rot, and deterioration. Rebuilding the deteriorated line would 
maintain reliable electrical service and avoid risks to the safety of 
the public and maintenance crews.
    Proposed activities would include establishing temporary access to 
the line, improving some access roads, developing staging areas for 
storage of materials, removing and replacing existing wood pole 
structures and associated structural components and conductor, and 
revegetating areas disturbed by construction activities. The existing 
structures would be replaced with structures of similar design within 
or near to their existing locations. The line would continue to operate 
at 115-kV. Danger trees and brush located off the existing right-of-way 
(ROW) would be removed. A danger tree is a tree located off the ROW 
that is a present or future hazard to the transmission line. A tree is 
identified as a danger tree if it would contact BPA facilities should 
it fall, bend, grow within a swing displacement of the conductor, or 
grow into the conductor. Danger tree removal would take place 
concurrently with project construction.
    Process to Date: In February 2010, BPA announced its proposed 
rebuild and its intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for 
the proposed project. BPA held a public meeting in March 2010, in 
Junction City, Oregon. Two comment letters were received during the 
comment period, which closed on March 27, 2010. Since that time BPA has 
determined that a significant number of danger trees would need to be 
removed to prevent damage to the line and that a different kind of NEPA 
document--an EIS rather than an EA--is required because of the 
potential for significant environmental impact.
    Alternatives Proposed for Consideration: In addition to the 
Proposed Action, BPA will evaluate the No Action Alternative. Under the 
No Action Alternative, BPA would not rebuild the line; current 
operation and maintenance activities would continue.
    Public Participation and Identification of Environmental Issues: 
The potential environmental issues identified for most transmission 
line projects include land use, cultural resources, visual impact, 
sensitive plants and animals, erosion/soils, wetlands, floodplains, and 
fish and water resources. BPA has established a 30-day scoping period 
during which affected landowners, concerned citizens, special interest 
groups, local governments, and any other interested parties are invited 
to comment on the scope of the proposed EIS. Scoping will help BPA 
ensure that a full range of issues related to this proposal is 
addressed in the EIS, and also help identify significant or potentially 
significant impacts that my result from the proposed project. When 
completed, the Draft EIS will be circulated for review and comment, and 
BPA will hold at least one public comment meeting for the Draft EIS. 
BPA will consider and respond in the Final EIS to comments received on 
the Draft EIS. BPA's subsequent decision will be documented in a Record 
of Decision.
    Maps and further information are available from BPA at the address 
above.

    Issued in Portland, Oregon, on October 21, 2010.
Stephen J. Wright,
Administrator and Chief Executive Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-27411 Filed 10-28-10; 8:45 am]
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