Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Rex East Project, 21339-21340 [E8-8493]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 77 / Monday, April 21, 2008 / Notices rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘Sign up’’ or ‘‘eRegister.’’ You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a ‘‘Comment on Filing.’’ In addition, there is a ‘‘Quick Comment’’ option available, which is an easy method for interested persons to submit text only comments on a project. The Quick-Comment User Guide can be viewed at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/efiling/quick-comment-guide.pdf. Quick Comment does not require a FERC eRegistration account; however, you will be asked to provide a valid email address. All comments submitted under either eFiling or the Quick Comment option are placed in the public record for the specified docket or project number(s). The docket no. for the E2W Project is PF07–15–000. Your comments must be submitted electronically by May 14, 2008. If you wish to mail comments, please mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before May 14, 2008 and carefully follow these instructions: Send an original and two copies of your letter to: • Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Label one copy of your comments for the attention of the Gas Branch 3, DG2E; and • Reference Docket No. PF07–15–000 on the original and both copies. Once Algonquin formally files its application with the Commission, you may want to become an ‘‘intervenor,’’ which is an official party to the proceeding. Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if they choose to appeal the Commission’s final ruling. An intervenor formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the User’s Guide under the ‘‘e-filing’’ link on the Commission’s Web site. Please note that you may not request intervenor status at this time. You must wait until a formal application is filed with the Commission. Environmental Mailing List Everyone who provides comments on this Supplemental NOI will be retained on the mailing list. If you do not want to send comments at this time but still want to stay informed and receive copies of the draft and final EISs, you must return the Mailing List Retention Form (Appendix 3). Also, indicate on the form your preference for receiving a VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:59 Apr 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 paper version of the EIS in lieu of an electronic version of the EIS on CD– ROM. Note: If you are no longer potentially affected by the proposed Project due to the reduction in proposed facilities (e.g., removal of the Boxford/Danvers Compressor Station, 12.2 miles of the proposed Q–1 System Replacement, and 3.6 miles of the proposed C–1 System Replacement) you will be taken off the mailing list if you do not send comments in response to this Supplemental NOI or return the Mailing List Retention Form (Appendix 3). This is an effort to reduce unnecessary correspondences for those parties that are no longer potentially affected by this Project. If you have previously submitted comments or returned a Mailing List Retention Form and are not subject to removal from our mailing list, as stated above, you are already on our mailing list and do not need to resubmit comments or a Mailing List Retention Form. Additional Information 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 (i.e., PF07–15). 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 on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as Orders, notices, and rule makings. In addition, the FERC now offers a free service called eSubscription that 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. To register for this service, go to https://www.ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm. Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission’s calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/ EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx along with other related information. To request additional information on the proposed Project or to provide comments directly to the Project sponsor, you can contact Algonquin by PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21339 calling toll free at 1–800–788–4143. Also, Algonquin has established an Internet Web site at https:// www.easttowestexpansion.com. The Web site includes a description of the Project, an overview map of the pipeline route, links to related documents, and photographs of the Project area. Algonquin will update the Web site as the environmental review of its Project proceeds. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–8497 Filed 4–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07–208–000] Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Rex East Project April 11, 2008. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared this final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the construction and operation of the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (Rockies Express) in the abovereferenced docket. The Project facilities would be located in Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The final EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Illinois Department of Agriculture are cooperating agencies for the development of the EIS. A cooperating agency has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to potential environmental impacts associated with the proposal and is involved in the NEPA analysis. Based on the analysis included in the EIS, the FERC staff concludes that if the Project is constructed and operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the project sponsor’s proposed mitigation, and the staff’s additional mitigation recommendations, it would have mostly limited adverse environmental impacts and would be an environmentally acceptable action. The Rockies Express (REX) East Project would consist of the construction and operation of E:\FR\FM\21APN1.SGM 21APN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 21340 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 77 / Monday, April 21, 2008 / Notices approximately 639.1 miles of 42-inchdiameter natural gas pipeline and a total of 225,716 horsepower (hp) of new compression. The REX East Project would be part of the Rockies Express Pipeline System—a 1,679-mile natural gas pipeline system that would extend from Colorado to Ohio. The Project pipeline would deliver up to 1.8 billion cubic feet per day of gas to other interstate natural gas pipelines. The Project would provide access to an additional 19 inter- and intra-state natural gas pipelines at 13 interconnect points. The EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the following natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Rockies Express: • 639.1 miles of 42-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio; • Seven new compressor stations (Mexico Compressor Station in Audrain County, Missouri; Blue Mound Compressor Station in Christian County, Illinois; Bainbridge Compressor Station in Putnam County, Indiana; Hamilton Compressor Station in Warren County, Ohio; Chandlersville Compressor Station in Muskingum County, Ohio; Arlington Compressor Station in Carbon County, Wyoming; and Bertrand Compressor Station in Phelps County, Nebraska; and • 19 meter stations and associated interconnecting pipeline facilities at 13 locations along the proposed pipeline route and 42 mainline valves. The final EIS has been placed in the public files of the FERC and is 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 final EIS have been mailed to federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, individuals who have requested the final EIS, or provided comments; libraries and newspapers in the Project area; and parties to this proceeding. Hard copy versions of this EIS were mailed to those specifically requesting them, and all others received a CD– ROM. A limited number of hard copies and CD–ROMs are available from the Public Reference Room identified above. Additional information about the Project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at 1–866–208–FERC (3372) or on the FERC Internet Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov). Using the ‘‘Documents and Filings’’ tab, click on the ‘‘eLibrary link,’’ and select ‘‘General Search.’’ Enter the project docket number VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:59 Apr 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP07–208) 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 on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission 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. To register for this service, go to the eSubscription link on the FERC Web site (https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/esubscription.asp). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–8493 Filed 4–18–08; 8:45 am] ‘‘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 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. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 1, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–8490 Filed 4–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER93–465–042; ER96–417–011; ER96–1375–012; OA96–39–019; OA97–245– 012] [Docket No. OA07–101–001] El Paso Electric Company; Notice of Filing April 11, 2008. Take notice that on April 10, 2008, El Paso Electric Company, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act, submitted a revised Attachment C of its Open Access Transmission Tariff. 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, 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. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Florida Power & Light Company; Notice of Filing April 11, 2008. Take notice that on April 8, 2008, Florida Power & Light Company tendered for filing in compliance with Commission’s Order issued April 25, 2005, a refund report. 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, 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 the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. E:\FR\FM\21APN1.SGM 21APN1

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[FR Doc No: E8-8493]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP07-208-000]


Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Availability of the 
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Rex East Project

April 11, 2008.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared this final environmental impact statement 
(EIS) for the construction and operation of the natural gas pipeline 
facilities proposed by Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (Rockies Express) 
in the above-referenced docket. The Project facilities would be located 
in Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
    The final EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources 
Conservation Service, and Illinois Department of Agriculture are 
cooperating agencies for the development of the EIS. A cooperating 
agency has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to 
potential environmental impacts associated with the proposal and is 
involved in the NEPA analysis.
    Based on the analysis included in the EIS, the FERC staff concludes 
that if the Project is constructed and operated in accordance with 
applicable laws and regulations, and the project sponsor's proposed 
mitigation, and the staff's additional mitigation recommendations, it 
would have mostly limited adverse environmental impacts and would be an 
environmentally acceptable action.
    The Rockies Express (REX) East Project would consist of the 
construction and operation of

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approximately 639.1 miles of 42-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline and 
a total of 225,716 horsepower (hp) of new compression. The REX East 
Project would be part of the Rockies Express Pipeline System--a 1,679-
mile natural gas pipeline system that would extend from Colorado to 
Ohio. The Project pipeline would deliver up to 1.8 billion cubic feet 
per day of gas to other interstate natural gas pipelines. The Project 
would provide access to an additional 19 inter- and intra-state natural 
gas pipelines at 13 interconnect points.
    The EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the 
construction and operation of the following natural gas pipeline 
facilities proposed by Rockies Express:
     639.1 miles of 42-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline in 
Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio;
     Seven new compressor stations (Mexico Compressor Station 
in Audrain County, Missouri; Blue Mound Compressor Station in Christian 
County, Illinois; Bainbridge Compressor Station in Putnam County, 
Indiana; Hamilton Compressor Station in Warren County, Ohio; 
Chandlersville Compressor Station in Muskingum County, Ohio; Arlington 
Compressor Station in Carbon County, Wyoming; and Bertrand Compressor 
Station in Phelps County, Nebraska; and
     19 meter stations and associated interconnecting pipeline 
facilities at 13 locations along the proposed pipeline route and 42 
mainline valves.
    The final EIS has been placed in the public files of the FERC and 
is 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 final EIS have been mailed to federal, state, and 
local agencies, public interest groups, individuals who have requested 
the final EIS, or provided comments; libraries and newspapers in the 
Project area; and parties to this proceeding. Hard copy versions of 
this EIS were mailed to those specifically requesting them, and all 
others received a CD-ROM. A limited number of hard copies and CD-ROMs 
are available from the Public Reference Room identified above.
    Additional information about the Project is available from the 
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC (3372) or on 
the FERC Internet Web site (https://www.ferc.gov). Using the ``Documents 
and Filings'' tab, click on the ``eLibrary link,'' and select ``General 
Search.'' Enter the project docket number excluding the last three 
digits (i.e., CP07-208) 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 on 
the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal 
documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and 
rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission 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. To register for this service, go to the eSubscription 
link on the FERC Web site (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
esubscription.asp).

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-8493 Filed 4-18-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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