Georgia Power Company; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment, 65323 [E7-22621]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 20, 2007 / Notices 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 email notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(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. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E7–22652 Filed 11–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2237–017] that issuing a new license for the project, with appropriate environmental measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site 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 Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this notice and should be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please affix Project No. 2237–017 to all comments. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Project No. P–2237–017. For further information, please contact Janet Hutzel at (202) 502–8675 or at janet.hutzel@ferc.gov. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–22621 Filed 11–19–07; 8:45 am] Georgia Power Company; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment BILLING CODE 6717–01–P pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES November 9, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a New Major License for the Morgan Falls Hydroelectric Project. The Morgan Falls Project is located in the metropolitan city of Atlanta area on the Chattahoochee River, at river mile 312.6, and about 36 miles downstream from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Buford dam (Lake Sidney Lanier) in Cobb and Fulton Counties, Georgia. The project occupies about 14.4 acres of federal lands within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area managed by the National Park Service. Staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project. In the EA Commission, staff analyzed the potential environmental effects of relicensing the project and concludes VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:20 Nov 19, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07–405–000] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assement for the Proposed Phase 3 Storage Expansion Project November 13, 2007. 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 Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas) in the above-referenced docket. Texas Gas proposes to increase the storage capacity of its existing Midland Storage Field by constructing facilities in Hanson and Muhlenberg Counties, Kentucky. PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65323 The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. 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 Phase 3 Storage Expansion Project, which includes the following wells, pipeline facilities, and expansion/modifications of existing compressor stations: Midland Gas Storage Field • Seven new injection/withdrawal wells; • Six new well pads; • 80-foot-tall radio tower on an 8-foot by 8-foot concrete pad and 6-foot by 6foot shelter; Pipeline Facilities • 10.5 miles of 30-inch-diameter pipeline from Texas Gas’ Hanson Compressor Station to its Midland III Compressor Station; • Construct 2,900 feet of 16-inchdiameter pipeline extending Texas Gas existing E–9 Lateral pipeline; • Construct 8 well laterals ranging from 8 to 12 inches in diameter and 450 to 3,000 feet in length; Midland III Compressor Station • A new turbine/compressor building; • A new 5,488 horsepower turbinedriven compressor, including ancillary equipment; • Control system modifications to allow two existing 1,250-horsepower electric-driven compressors to operate at 1,500-horsepower; • Retirement of two 2,000horsepower reciprocating compressor units • Piping modifications and appurtenant facilities; Slaughters Compressor Station • Modification of the existing 12,090horsepower turbine-driven compressor for a new suction and discharge pressure; The purpose of the proposed Phase 3 Storage Expansion Project is to expand the daily withdrawal and seasonal storage capability of the Midland Gas Storage Field located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 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, E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-22621]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2237-017]


Georgia Power Company; Notice of Availability of Environmental 
Assessment

November 9, 2007.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) 
regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office 
of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a New Major License 
for the Morgan Falls Hydroelectric Project.
    The Morgan Falls Project is located in the metropolitan city of 
Atlanta area on the Chattahoochee River, at river mile 312.6, and about 
36 miles downstream from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Buford dam 
(Lake Sidney Lanier) in Cobb and Fulton Counties, Georgia. The project 
occupies about 14.4 acres of federal lands within the Chattahoochee 
River National Recreation Area managed by the National Park Service. 
Staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project.
    In the EA Commission, staff analyzed the potential environmental 
effects of relicensing the project and concludes that issuing a new 
license for the project, with appropriate environmental measures, would 
not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect 
the quality of the human environment.
    A copy of the EA is available for review at the Commission in the 
Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site 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 Online Support at 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this 
notice and should be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20426. Please affix Project No. 2237-017 to all comments. Comments may 
be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The 
Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site 
(https://www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-Filing'' link. Project No. P-2237-
017.
    For further information, please contact Janet Hutzel at (202) 502-
8675 or at janet.hutzel@ferc.gov.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-22621 Filed 11-19-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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