Integration of Variable Energy Resources; Notice Extending Comment Period, 11164 [2010-5043]

Download as PDF 11164 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 46 / Wednesday, March 10, 2010 / Notices interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an 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 e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–5057 Filed 3–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM10–11–000] Integration of Variable Energy Resources; Notice Extending Comment Period erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES March 3, 2010. On February 23, 2010, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) filed a motion requesting an extension of the period in which to file comments in response to the Commission’s January 21, 2010 Notice of Inquiry (NOI) in this proceeding.1 EEI requests a fourteen-day extension of the comment period, which would result in a comment due date of April 12, 2010. Additionally, on February 26, 2010, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) filed a motion requesting an extension of at least fourteen days.2 1 Integration of Variable Energy Resources, 130 FERC ¶ 61,053 (2010). 2 BPA indicates, however, that its preference would be for a twenty-one day extension of the comment period. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:07 Mar 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 Upon consideration, notice is hereby given that the period during which interested parties may file comments in response to the Commission’s NOI in this proceeding is extended by fourteen days. Comments are now due on or before April 12, 2010. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–5043 Filed 3–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04–379–003] Pine Prairie Energy Center, LLC; Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Electric Compressor Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues March 2, 2010. 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 Electric Compressor Project (Project) involving construction and operation of facilities by Pine Prairie Energy Center, LLC (Pine Prairie) in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. 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. This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help the Commission staff determine what issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on April 2, 2010. Comments may be submitted in written form or verbally. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. This notice is being sent to the Commission’s current environmental mailing list for this project. State and local government representatives are asked to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. 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 Pine Prairie provided to landowners. This fact sheet addresses a PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 number of typically asked questions, and how to participate in the Commission’s proceedings. It is also available for viewing on the FERC Web site (https://www.ferc.gov). Summary of the Proposed Project Pine Prairie proposes to construct and operate the Project at and near the existing Pine Prairie Energy Center (PPEC) in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. The Project would provide Pine Prairie with additional operational flexibility, and reduce fuel costs. The Project consists of the following facilities: • Four 5,750 horsepower (hp) electric motor driven compressors in lieu of four previously authorized, as yet unbuilt, 4,700 hp natural gas engine driven compressors; and • Two additional 5,750 hp electric motor drive compressor units. In support of the Project, Pine Prairie or the local electric utility would construct the following non jurisdictional electric power facilities: • An electric substation at the existing PPEC; • Approximately 1,200 feet of electric distribution line on poles at the PPEC; • Approximately 2.1 miles of radial electric transmission line; • A Tie-In to the existing electric transmission line; and • Relocation to the north side of Ambrose Road of approximately 700 feet of electric distribution line. The general location of the project facilities is shown in Appendix 1.1 Land Requirements for Construction Construction of the proposed facilities would disturb about 34.26 acres of land for the aboveground facilities. Nonjurisdictional facilities would account for approximately 33.12 acres of disturbed land. Following construction, all of the above acres would be maintained for permanent operation of the project’s facilities. The EA Process The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us 2 to 1 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the Federal Register. Copies of appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail and are available at https:// www.ferc.gov using the link called ‘‘eLibrary’’ or from the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call (202) 502–8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. 2 ‘‘We’’, ‘‘us’’, and ‘‘our’’ refer to the environmental staff of the Commission’s Office of Energy Projects. E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 10, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-5043]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RM10-11-000]


Integration of Variable Energy Resources; Notice Extending 
Comment Period

March 3, 2010.
    On February 23, 2010, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) filed a 
motion requesting an extension of the period in which to file comments 
in response to the Commission's January 21, 2010 Notice of Inquiry 
(NOI) in this proceeding.\1\ EEI requests a fourteen-day extension of 
the comment period, which would result in a comment due date of April 
12, 2010. Additionally, on February 26, 2010, Bonneville Power 
Administration (BPA) filed a motion requesting an extension of at least 
fourteen days.\2\
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    \1\ Integration of Variable Energy Resources, 130 FERC ] 61,053 
(2010).
    \2\ BPA indicates, however, that its preference would be for a 
twenty-one day extension of the comment period.
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    Upon consideration, notice is hereby given that the period during 
which interested parties may file comments in response to the 
Commission's NOI in this proceeding is extended by fourteen days. 
Comments are now due on or before April 12, 2010.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-5043 Filed 3-9-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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