Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Amendment to Application, 32903-32904 [E9-16164]

Download as PDF rmajette on DSK29S0YB1 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 130 / Thursday, July 9, 2009 / Notices assistance, call (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Lawrence O. Thomas, Director, Rate & Regulatory, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company, P.O. Box 21734, Shreveport, Louisiana 71151, or by calling (318) 429–2804 (telephone) or (318) 429–3133 (fax), larry.thomas@ centerpointenergy.com, or to Mark C. Schroeder, Vice President & General Counsel, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company, P.O. Box 1700, Houston, Texas 77210–1700, or by calling (713) 207–3395 (telephone) or (713) 207–0711 (fax), mark.schroeder@ centerpointenergy.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 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:49 Jul 08, 2009 Jkt 217001 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. Motions to intervene, protests and comments 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 under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Comment Date: July 21, 2009. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–16165 Filed 7–8–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08–420–001] Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Amendment to Application June 30, 2009. Take notice that on June 19, 2009, as supplemented on June 24, 2009, PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32903 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin), 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, Texas 77056, filed in the above referenced docket an amendment to its application in CP08–420–000 pursuant to sections 7(c) and (b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and part 157 of the Commission’s regulations for an order granting a certificate of public convenience to construct, install, own, operate and maintain natural gas pipeline facilities necessary to provide at least 281,500 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of firm transportation capacity. By this amendment, Algonquin proposes to (i) make piping modifications at the Hanover Compressor Station in Morris County, New Jersey in order to permit reverse flow of gas, along with backhaul capability along Algonquin’s entire mainline; and (ii) install approximately 2.6 miles of 12-inch pipe along the E– 3 System in New London County, Connecticut that will replace a segment of 6-inch pipe from MP0.0 in the City of Norwich to MP2.559 at the E–4 Tap. Algonquin also requests: (i) authority to charge its existing HubLine 2003 Project rate for service on the amended HubLine/East to West Project facilities; and (ii) any waivers, authority, and further relief as may be necessary to implement the proposal contained in its application, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the 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, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Garth Johnson, General Manager, Rates and Certificates, Algonquin Gas Transmission, P.O. Box 1642, Houston, Texas 77251–1642, or at (713) 627– 5415, or gjohnson@spectraenergy.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) E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1 with NOTICES 32904 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 130 / Thursday, July 9, 2009 / Notices 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 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. 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 commentors 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 commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:49 Jul 08, 2009 Jkt 217001 documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors 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 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: July 21, 2009. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–16164 Filed 7–8–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13365–000—Alaska] City of Angoon, Alaska; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications July 1, 2009. On June 16, 2009, the City of Angoon filed an application pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act to study the feasibility of the proposed Scenery Lake Project No. 13365 located in southeast Alaska. The June 16 application amends the City of Angoon’s initial application for the Scenery Lake Project, which was accepted and noticed by the Commission on June 1, 2009. The acceptance letter is hereby rescinded, and this notice supersedes the June 1, 2009, Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Competing Applications for the Scenery Lake Project. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The proposed project would consist of: (1) A 15-foot-high concrete dam with spillway impounding Scenery Lake having a surface area of 520 to 610 acres and a storage capacity of 17,000 acrefeet; (2) a lake tap or siphon with fish screen; (3) a 13,000-foot-long by 8-footdiameter power conduit; (4) a powerhouse containing two to four new generating units having an installed capacity of 30 megawatts; (5) a proposed 29-mile-long, 69- and 138-kilovolt transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The proposed Scenery Lake Project would have an average annual generation of 130 gigawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Albert Howard, Mayor, City of Angoon, P.O. Box 189, Angoon, AK 99820; phone: (907) 788– 3653. FERC Contact: Gina Krump, (202) 502–6704, gina.krump@ferc.gov. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original and eight copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For more information on how to submit these types of filings please go to the Commission’s Web site located at https:// www.ferc.gov/filing-comments.asp. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–13365) in the docket number field to E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1

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[FR Doc No: E9-16164]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP08-420-001]


Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Amendment to 
Application

June 30, 2009.
    Take notice that on June 19, 2009, as supplemented on June 24, 
2009, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin), 5400 Westheimer 
Court, Houston, Texas 77056, filed in the above referenced docket an 
amendment to its application in CP08-420-000 pursuant to sections 7(c) 
and (b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and part 157 of the Commission's 
regulations for an order granting a certificate of public convenience 
to construct, install, own, operate and maintain natural gas pipeline 
facilities necessary to provide at least 281,500 dekatherms per day 
(Dth/d) of firm transportation capacity. By this amendment, Algonquin 
proposes to (i) make piping modifications at the Hanover Compressor 
Station in Morris County, New Jersey in order to permit reverse flow of 
gas, along with backhaul capability along Algonquin's entire mainline; 
and (ii) install approximately 2.6 miles of 12-inch pipe along the E-3 
System in New London County, Connecticut that will replace a segment of 
6-inch pipe from MP0.0 in the City of Norwich to MP2.559 at the E-4 
Tap. Algonquin also requests: (i) authority to charge its existing 
HubLine 2003 Project rate for service on the amended HubLine/East to 
West Project facilities; and (ii) any waivers, authority, and further 
relief as may be necessary to implement the proposal contained in its 
application, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on 
file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may 
also be viewed on the 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, please 
contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free 
at (866) 208-3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Garth 
Johnson, General Manager, Rates and Certificates, Algonquin Gas 
Transmission, P.O. Box 1642, Houston, Texas 77251-1642, or at (713) 
627-5415, or gjohnson@spectraenergy.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)

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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 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a 
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. 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 commentors 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 commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed 
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors 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 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: July 21, 2009.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-16164 Filed 7-8-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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