Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application, 22507-22508 [2015-09220]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 77 / Wednesday, April 22, 2015 / Notices address or phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https://cab.srs.gov/ srs-cab.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on April 16, 2015. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–09347 Filed 4–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [Docket No. EERE–2014–BT–NOA–0016] Physical Characterization of GridConnected Commercial and Residential Buildings End-Use Equipment and Appliances Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of final document. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing the final publication of a document entitled A Framework for Characterizing Connected Buildings Equipment. A copy of the Framework document is available at: https://www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=EERE-2014-BTNOA-0016-0047. ADDRESSES: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, public comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for review at regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are listed in the regulations.gov index. The docket for this document can be found at: https://www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=EERE-2014-BT-NOA0016. The regulations.gov Web page will contain simple instructions on how to access all documents, including public comments, in the docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joseph Hagerman, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office (EE–5B), 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202) 586–4549. Email: joseph.hagerman@ ee.doe.gov. For legal issues, please contact Kavita Vaidyanathan; U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., GC– 33, Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586– 0669; Kavita.Vaidyanathan@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 5, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a request for comment and notice of a public meeting in the asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Apr 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 Federal Register (79 FR 32542) regarding a draft framework for the physical characterization of gridconnected commercial and residential buildings end-use equipment and appliances. The public meeting was held on July 11, 2014 in Washington, DC, where the structure and content for the draft Framework Document were presented and discussed. At that meeting, DOE announced that it would make the Framework Document available for public comment. On August 14, 2014, DOE announced the availability of this Framework Document in the Federal Register (79 FR 47633). That Document, which proposed a draft plan for development of characterization protocols for connected buildings end-use appliances and equipment, received public comment and DOE subsequently revised the document in response to comments. A copy of the final Framework Document is available at: https:// www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=EERE-2014-BTNOA-0016-0047. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2015. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2015–09348 Filed 4–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP15–150–000] Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application Take notice that on April 2, 2015, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia), 5151 San Felipe, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas 77056 filed an application pursuant to sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) requesting authorization to modify its existing Line WB2VA (WB2VA Integrity Project). Specifically, Columbia proposes to (i) replace an existing dual 20-inch diameter pipeline beneath the South Fork of Shenandoah River with a single 24-inch diameter pipeline, and (ii) replace various appurtenant facilities and short segments of pipeline on Line WB2VA, all located in Hardy County, West Virginia, and Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham, and Greene Counties, Virginia. Columbia estimates the cost of the WB2VA Integrity Project to be $33,968,871, all as PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22507 more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site 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, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Tyler R. Brown, Senior Counsel, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 5151 San Felipe, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas 77056, by telephone at (713) 386–3797, or by email at tbrown@nisource.com. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission’s rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice, the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s FEIS or EA. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit five copies of filings made in the proceeding with the Commission and E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1 22508 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 77 / Wednesday, April 22, 2015 / Notices must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission’s rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https:// www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and five copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comment Date: May 6, 2015. Dated: April 15, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–09220 Filed 4–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CD15–22–000] East Valley Water District; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene On April 2, 2015, East Valley Water District filed a notice of intent to construct a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, pursuant to section 30 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), as amended by section 4 of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 (HREA). The proposed Plant 134 Hydroelectric Project would have an installed capacity of 242 kilowatts (kW), and would be located at East Valley Water District’s existing Water Treatment Plant 134. The project would be located in the city of Highland in San Bernardino County, California. Applicant Contact: Mr. Eliseo Ochoa, 31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346, Phone No. (909) 888–8986. FERC Contact: Christopher Chaney, Phone No. (202) 502–6778, email: christopher.chaney@ferc.gov. Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility Description: The proposed project would consist of: (1) A proposed 870-square-foot powerhouse; (2) an 18inch-diameter intake pipe branching off the 300-foot-long, 24-inch-diameter pipeline coming from the existing Inflow Control Structure; (3) two pumpas-turbine units connected to two generators with installed capacities of 56 kW and 186 kW, for a total installed capacity of 242 kW; (4) an 18-inchdiameter discharge pipe returning water to a 24-inch-diameter, 130-foot-long pipeline to the existing Filtration Plant; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generating capacity of 1,035 megawatt-hours. A qualifying conduit hydropower facility is one that is determined or deemed to meet all of the criteria shown in the table below. TABLE 1—CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITY Satisfies (Y/N) Statutory provision Description FPA 30(a)(3)(A), as amended by HREA ..... The conduit the facility uses is a tunnel, canal, pipeline, aqueduct, flume, ditch, or similar manmade water conveyance that is operated for the distribution of water for agricultural, municipal, or industrial consumption and not primarily for the generation of electricity. The facility is constructed, operated, or maintained for the generation of electric power and uses for such generation only the hydroelectric potential of a non-federally owned conduit. The facility has an installed capacity that does not exceed 5 megawatts ....................... On or before August 9, 2013, the facility is not licensed, or exempted from the licensing requirements of Part I of the FPA. FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(i), as amended by HREA .. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(ii), as amended by HREA FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(iii), as amended by HREA Preliminary Determination: Based upon the above criteria, Commission staff preliminarily determines that the proposal satisfies the requirements for a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, which is not required to be licensed or exempted from licensing. Comments and Motions to Intervene: Deadline for filing comments contesting whether the facility meets the qualifying criteria is 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:31 Apr 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 Deadline for filing motions to intervene is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. Anyone may submit comments or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210 and 385.214. Any motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular proceeding. PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Y Y Y Y Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the ‘‘COMMENTS CONTESTING QUALIFICATION FOR A CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITY’’ or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE,’’ as applicable; (2) state in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 77 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22507-22508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09220]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP15-150-000]


Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application

    Take notice that on April 2, 2015, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC 
(Columbia), 5151 San Felipe, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas 77056 filed an 
application pursuant to sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act 
(NGA) requesting authorization to modify its existing Line WB2VA (WB2VA 
Integrity Project). Specifically, Columbia proposes to (i) replace an 
existing dual 20-inch diameter pipeline beneath the South Fork of 
Shenandoah River with a single 24-inch diameter pipeline, and (ii) 
replace various appurtenant facilities and short segments of pipeline 
on Line WB2VA, all located in Hardy County, West Virginia, and 
Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham, and Greene Counties, Virginia. Columbia 
estimates the cost of the WB2VA Integrity Project to be $33,968,871, 
all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with 
the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing is available 
for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be 
viewed on the Commission's Web site 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, (886) 208-3676 or TYY, (202) 502-8659.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Tyler 
R. Brown, Senior Counsel, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 5151 San 
Felipe, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas 77056, by telephone at (713) 386-
3797, or by email at tbrown@nisource.com.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9, 
within 90 days of this Notice, the Commission staff will either: 
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the 
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a 
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule 
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other 
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of 
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this 
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for 
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of 
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the 
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days 
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of 
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by 
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or 
before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a 
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person 
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by 
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all 
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must 
submit five copies of filings made in the proceeding with the 
Commission and

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must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. Only 
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders 
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have 
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with 
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and 
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. 
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the 
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will 
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's 
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project 
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly 
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of 
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments 
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be 
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive 
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings 
associated with the Commission's environmental review process. 
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed 
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will 
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by 
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents 
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court 
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link 
at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should 
submit an original and five copies of the protest or intervention to 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426.
    Comment Date: May 6, 2015.

    Dated: April 15, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-09220 Filed 4-21-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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