Liberty Gas Storage, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Liberty Gas Storage Expansion Project, 5831-5832 [E9-2153]

Download as PDF dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 20 / Monday, February 2, 2009 / Notices 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also 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. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the license surrender. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:03 Jan 30, 2009 Jkt 217001 of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. p. As provided for in 18 CFR 4.34(b)(5)(i), a license applicant must file, no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis: (1) A copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. q. e-Filing: Comments, motions to intervene or protests may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2157 Filed 1–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08–454–000] Liberty Gas Storage, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Liberty Gas Storage Expansion Project January 26, 2009. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared this environmental assessment (EA) for the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by the Liberty Gas Storage, LLC (Liberty) in the above-referenced docket. The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The FERC 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 impacts resulting from construction and operation of Liberty’s proposed Liberty Gas Storage Expansion Project. This project would involve the conversion of three salt dome caverns PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5831 for natural gas storage, the creation of a new salt dome cavern for natural gas storage, the construction of one, approximately 18,940 horsepower compressor station, a 5.1-mile-long, 36inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, a 4.0-mile-long, 16-inch-diameter brine disposal pipeline, and associated facilities in Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes, Louisiana. 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 interested federal and state agencies, individuals who requested to remain on the FERC staff’s environmental mailing list 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 note that the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding. See Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Internet Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the link to ‘‘Documents and Filings’’ and ‘‘eFiling.’’ eFiling is a file attachment process and requires that you prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper, and save it as a file on your computer’s hard drive. New eFiling 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. If you are filing written comments, 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: Kimberly D. Bose, E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1 dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES 5832 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 20 / Monday, February 2, 2009 / Notices Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Reference Docket No. CP08–454– 000; • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of the Gas Branch 2, PJ– 11.2; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 25, 2009. 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 (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 ( i.e., CP08–454) 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 (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 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 1 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:03 Jan 30, 2009 Jkt 217001 FERC Internet Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2153 Filed 1–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 January 23, 2009. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC07–45–003. Applicants: Morgan Stanley. Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status. Filed Date: 01/22/2009. Accession Number: 20090122–5159. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG09–24–000. Applicants: Evergreen Wind Power V, LLC. Description: Self Certification Notice of Evergreen Wind Power V, LLC. Filed Date: 01/22/2009. Accession Number: 20090122–5146. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER98–4512–006. Applicants: Consolidated Water Power Company. Description: Request of Consolidated Water Power Company for Exemption from Filing Requirements Applicable to Category 2 Sellers and Designation as a Category 1 Seller. Filed Date: 01/22/2009. Accession Number: 20090122–5158. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER00–136–006. Applicants: FortisUS Energy Corporation. Description: FortisUS Energy Corporation Submits Notice of NonMaterial Change in Status. Filed Date: 01/21/2009. Accession Number: 20090121–5141. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER01–138–006. Applicants: Delta Person Limited Partnership. Description: Delta Person Limited Partnership’s Market-Based Rate PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notification of Non-Material Change in Facts. Filed Date: 01/21/2009. Accession Number: 20090121–5165. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER06–226–001, ER98–3774–007, ER07–565–002, ER07– 566–002, ER07–1040–003, ER03–717– 004, ER06–1291–003, ER00–2603–006, ER94–142–030, ER08–200–003. Applicants: Choctaw Gas Generation, LLC, Choctaw Generation Limited Partnership, FirstLight Hydro Generating Company, FirstLight Power Resources Management, LLC, Hopewell Cogeneration Limited Partnership, Hot Spring Power Company, LLC, Mt Tom Generating Company, Syracuse Energy Corporation, Suez Energy Marketing NA, Inc., Waterbury Generation, LLC. Description: Notice of Change in Status of Choctaw Gas Generation, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 01/22/2009. Accession Number: 20090122–5156. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER06–1331–004, ER01–2543–006, ER01–2544–006, ER01–2545–006, ER01–2546–006, ER01–2547–006, ER03–1182–007, ER99–415–017, ER03–983–017. Applicants: CalPeak Power LLC, CalPeak Power—Panoche LLC, CalPeak Power—Vaca Dixon LLC, CalPeak Power El Cajon LLC, CalPeak Power— Enterprise LLC, CalPeak Power Borderline LLC, Tyr Energy LLC, Commonwealth Chesapeake Company, LLC, Fox Energy Company, LLC. Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of CalPeak Power LLC, et al. Filed Date: 01/21/2009. Accession Number: 20090121–5057. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER07–799–004, EL07–61–003. Applicants: Norwalk Power LLC. Description: Compliance Filing pursuant to the Commission’s 12/30/08 letter order. Filed Date: 01/22/2009. Accession Number: 20090122–5126. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER08–283–002. Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Compliance Filing pursuant to the Commission’s December 18, 2008 Order. Filed Date: 01/21/2009. Accession Number: 20090121–5244. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 20 (Monday, February 2, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5831-5832]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2153]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP08-454-000]


Liberty Gas Storage, LLC; Notice of Availability of the 
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Liberty Gas Storage Expansion 
Project

January 26, 2009.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared this environmental assessment (EA) for the 
natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by the Liberty Gas Storage, 
LLC (Liberty) in the above-referenced docket.
    The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The FERC 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 impacts resulting from 
construction and operation of Liberty's proposed Liberty Gas Storage 
Expansion Project. This project would involve the conversion of three 
salt dome caverns for natural gas storage, the creation of a new salt 
dome cavern for natural gas storage, the construction of one, 
approximately 18,940 horsepower compressor station, a 5.1-mile-long, 
36-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, a 4.0-mile-long, 16-inch-
diameter brine disposal pipeline, and associated facilities in Cameron 
and Calcasieu Parishes, Louisiana.
    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 interested federal and state 
agencies, individuals who requested to remain on the FERC staff's 
environmental mailing list 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 note that the Commission strongly encourages electronic 
filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding. 
See Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Internet 
Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the link to ``Documents and 
Filings'' and ``eFiling.'' eFiling is a file attachment process and 
requires that you prepare your submission in the same manner as you 
would if filing on paper, and save it as a file on your computer's hard 
drive. New eFiling 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/docs-filing/efiling/quick-comment-guide.pdf. Quick 
Comment does not require a FERC eRegistration account; however, you 
will be asked to provide a valid e-mail address. All comments submitted 
under either eFiling or the Quick Comment option are placed in the 
public record for the specified docket.
    If you are filing written comments, 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: 
Kimberly D. Bose,

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Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426;
     Reference Docket No. CP08-454-000;
     Label one copy of the comments for the attention of the 
Gas Branch 2, PJ-11.2; and
     Mail your comments so that they will be received in 
Washington, DC on or before February 25, 2009.
    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 (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 ( i.e., CP08-454) 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 (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 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 Internet Web site (https://www.ferc.gov/
esubscribenow.htm).

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E9-2153 Filed 1-30-09; 8:45 am]
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