Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Jackson Gas Storage Expansion Project, 5993-5994 [E5-451]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 23 / Friday, February 4, 2005 / Notices 9 to recover the cost PG&E incurs from the California Independent System Operator Corporation as Scheduling Coordinator for certain existing transmission service customers. PG&E states that copies of this filing have been served upon the California Public Utilities Commission and all parties designated on the official service lists in Docket Nos. ER00–565–000 and ER04–1233–000. Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on February 11, 2005. 24. Trimont Wind I LLC Take notice that on January 21, 2005, Trimont Wind I LLC (Trimont) submitted an application for authorization to sell energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Trimont also requests that the Commission grant waivers and blanket approvals provided to applicants that receive authority for market-based rates. Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on February 11, 2005. 25. Cottonwood Energy Company LP [Docket No. ER05–483–000] Take notice that on January 24, 2005, Cottonwood Energy Company LP, (Cottonwood) submitted for filing, pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824d), and part 35 of the Commission’s regulations (18 CFR part 35), a rate schedule for reactive power to be provided under the amended and restated interconnection agreement between Cottonwood Energy Company LP and Entergy Gulf States, Inc. Cottonwood requests an effective date of February 1, 2005. Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on February 14, 2005. 26. Puget Sound Energy, Inc. [Docket No. ER05–484–000] Take notice that on January 24, 2005, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (Puget Sound Energy) filed with the Commission an agreement for a temporary puget sound area and Northern Intertie Redispatch Pilot Program, which establishes a temporary, voluntary redispatch program on the Federal Columbia River Transmission System, which is owned and operated by the Bonneville Power Administration. Puget Sound Energy requests an effective date of December 8, 2004. Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on February 14, 2005. 27. West Texas Wind Energy Partners, L.P. [Docket No. ER05–486–000] Take notice that on January 24, 2005, West Texas Wind Energy Partners, L.P. 18:52 Feb 03, 2005 28. FPL Energy Cowboy Wind, LLC [Docket No. ER05–487–000] [Docket No. ER05–481–000] VerDate jul<14>2003 (West Texas Wind) tendered for filing a notice of cancellation pursuant to 18 CFR 35.15 to reflect the cancellation of its market-based rate tariff, designated as FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, that was originally accepted for filing in Docket No. ER98–1965–000. West Texas Wind states that copies of the filing were served upon the Florida Public Service Commission. Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on February 14, 2005. Jkt 205001 Take notice that on January 24, 2005, FPL Energy Cowboy Wind, LLC (FPLE Cowboy Wind) submitted an application for market-based rate authority. FPLE Cowboy Wind states that copies of the filing were served upon the Florida Public Service Commission. Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on February 14, 2005. 29. Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative, Inc. [Docket No. ER05–491–000] Take notice that on January 24, 2004, Deseret Generation & Transmission Cooperative, Inc. (Deseret) submitted a filing detailing a wholesale power cost rebate for 2004 to each of its six member cooperatives under Service Agreement Nos. 1 through 6 of FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1. Deseret requests an effective date of January 24, 2005. Deseret states that a copy of this filing has been provided to each of Deseret’s members. Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on February 14, 2005. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing 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). 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. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all parties to this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of 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 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5993 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is 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 e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–418 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04–366–000] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Jackson Gas Storage Expansion Project January 31, 2005. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) on the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South) in the above-referenced docket number. The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The staff concludes that approval of the proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the proposed Jackson Gas Storage Expansion Project. Gulf South wants to expand the capacity of its facilities in Rankin County, Mississippi. In Docket No. CP04–366–000, Gulf South proposes to construct, operate, and maintain the following facilities at the existing Jackson Gas Storage Facility. • Up to three (3) storage injection/ withdrawal wells, 8-inch well head lines, well head measurement, one (1) pig launcher, and other appurtenant E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1 5994 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 23 / Friday, February 4, 2005 / Notices auxiliary facilities on a proposed well pad site that is owned by Gulf South. • Approximately 2.37 miles of 16inch storage pipeline to facilitate injection and withdrawal to and from the new wells. The new 16-inch pipeline will connect with the 8-inch well head lines and will tie in to Gulf South’s existing 16-inch storage pipeline. • One (1) pig receiver and other appurtenant auxiliary facilities at the interconnect site for the proposed and existing 16-inch storage pipelines. In connection with the drilling of the new storage wells, the total overall storage capacity of the Jackson Storage Field would be increased by approximately 2.4 billion cubic feet (Bcf). The EA has been placed in the public files of the FERC. A limited number of copies of the EA are available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8371. Copies of the EA have been mailed to Federal, state and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, newspapers, and parties to this proceeding. Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. To ensure consideration prior to a Commission decision on the proposal, it is important that we receive your comments before the date specified below. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your comments to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of the Gas Branch 2, PJ11.2. • Reference Docket No. CP04–366– 000; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before March 2, 2005. Please note that we are continuing to experience delays in mail deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. As a result, we will include all comments that we receive within a reasonable time frame in our environmental analysis of this project. However, the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link and the link to the User’s VerDate jul<14>2003 18:52 Feb 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to create a free account which can be created by clicking on ‘‘Sign-up.’’ Comments will be considered by the Commission but will not serve to make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214).1 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission’s decision. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at 1–866–208–FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to https:// www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–451 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. PO 00000 1 Interventions Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF05–3–000] Jewell Ridge Pipeline Company LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Jewell Ridge Pipeline Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues January 31, 2005. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Jewell Ridge Pipeline Project involving construction and operation of facilities by the Jewell Ridge Pipeline Company, LLC (JRP) in (Tazwell, Smyth, and Russell counties, VA).1 These facilities would consist of approximately 30 miles of 20 inch diameter pipeline and modification to the existing compressor station facility. This EA will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a pipeline company representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled ‘‘An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?’’ was attached to the project notice JRP provided to landowners. This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission’s proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov). Summary of the Proposed Project JRP wants to expand the capacity of its facilities in Virginia to transport an 1 JRP is beginning NEPA pre-filing of an application with the Commission under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission’s regulations. E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 23 (Friday, February 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5993-5994]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP04-366-000]


Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Availability of the 
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Jackson Gas Storage Expansion 
Project

January 31, 2005.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) on the 
natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Gulf South Pipeline 
Company, LP (Gulf South) in the above-referenced docket number.
    The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National 
Environmental Policy Act. The staff concludes that approval of the 
proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not 
constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality 
of the human environment.
    The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the 
construction and operation of the proposed Jackson Gas Storage 
Expansion Project. Gulf South wants to expand the capacity of its 
facilities in Rankin County, Mississippi.
    In Docket No. CP04-366-000, Gulf South proposes to construct, 
operate, and maintain the following facilities at the existing Jackson 
Gas Storage Facility.
     Up to three (3) storage injection/withdrawal wells, 8-inch 
well head lines, well head measurement, one (1) pig launcher, and other 
appurtenant

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auxiliary facilities on a proposed well pad site that is owned by Gulf 
South.
     Approximately 2.37 miles of 16-inch storage pipeline to 
facilitate injection and withdrawal to and from the new wells. The new 
16-inch pipeline will connect with the 8-inch well head lines and will 
tie in to Gulf South's existing 16-inch storage pipeline.
     One (1) pig receiver and other appurtenant auxiliary 
facilities at the interconnect site for the proposed and existing 16-
inch storage pipelines.
    In connection with the drilling of the new storage wells, the total 
overall storage capacity of the Jackson Storage Field would be 
increased by approximately 2.4 billion cubic feet (Bcf).
    The EA has been placed in the public files of the FERC. A limited 
number of copies of the EA are available for distribution and public 
inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference 
Room, 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-
8371.
    Copies of the EA have been mailed to Federal, state and local 
agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, newspapers, 
and parties to this proceeding.
    Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. To ensure 
consideration prior to a Commission decision on the proposal, it is 
important that we receive your comments before the date specified 
below. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your 
comments are received in time and properly recorded:
     Send an original and two copies of your comments to: 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., 
Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426;
     Label one copy of the comments for the attention of the 
Gas Branch 2, PJ11.2.
     Reference Docket No. CP04-366-000; and
     Mail your comments so that they will be received in 
Washington, DC on or before March 2, 2005.
    Please note that we are continuing to experience delays in mail 
deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. As a result, we will include 
all comments that we receive within a reasonable time frame in our 
environmental analysis of this project. However, the Commission 
strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments or interventions 
or protests to this proceeding. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the 
instructions on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under 
the ``e-Filing'' link and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can 
file comments you will need to create a free account which can be 
created by clicking on ``Sign-up.''
    Comments will be considered by the Commission but will not serve to 
make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to 
become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene 
pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedures (18 CFR 385.214).\1\ Only intervenors have the right to seek 
rehearing of the Commission's decision.
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    \1\ Interventions may also be filed electronically via the 
Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing 
comments electronically.
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    Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be 
granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they 
have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be 
adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor 
status to have your comments considered.
    Additional information about the project is available from the 
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the 
FERC Internet Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. 
Click on the eLibrary link, click on ``General Search'' and enter the 
docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number 
field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For 
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at 
FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, 
contact (202) 502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the 
texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, 
notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called 
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances 
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time 
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with 
notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to 
the documents. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-451 Filed 2-3-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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