Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Northeast Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, 2365-2367 [2011-535]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Filed Date: 12/13/2010. Accession Number: 20101213–5234. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 17, 2010. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and 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. Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–528 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jan 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission January 6, 2011. Docket No. Ashtabula Wind III, LLC ......... Iberdrola Renewables, Inc. .... Flat Water Wind Farm, LLC ... Wildorado Wind Two, LLC ..... Sandy Ridge Wind, LLC ........ AES ES Deepwater, LLC ....... Elk City II Wind, LLC ............. EG11–1–000 EG11–2–000 EG11–3–000 EG11–4–000 EG11–5–000 EG11–6–000 EG11–7–000 Take notice that during the month of December 2010, the status of the abovecaptioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective by operation of the Commission’s regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13–023] Green Island Power Authority; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment January 5, 2011. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a new license for the 6.0-megawatt Green Island Hydroelectric Project, located on the Hudson River, in Albany County, New York, and has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment (FEA). In the FEA, Commission staff analyzes the potential environmental effects of relicensing the project and conclude that issuing a new license for the project, with appropriate environmental measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the FEA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The FEA 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 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 number field to access documents. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. For further information, contact Tom Dean at (202) 502–6041. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–542 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP11–39–000] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Northeast Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues January 5, 2011. [FR Doc. 2011–540 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] PO 00000 2365 Sfmt 4703 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 Northeast Expansion Project (Project) proposed by Dominion Transmission, Inc. (DTI). The Project consists of a total of 32,440 horsepower (hp) of compression to be installed at three existing compressor stations, a new meter station, and an upgrade at an existing regulator station, all located at existing DTI facilities in Pennsylvania. 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 February 4, 2011. 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. Summary of the Proposed Project DTI is seeking authorization to construct, own, and operate the proposed Project, which would involve expansion at several of DTI’s existing aboveground facilities in Western E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1 2366 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices Pennsylvania. DTI is proposing to install additional compression units at its existing Punxsutawney, Ardell, and Finnefrock Compressor Station in Jefferson/Indiana, Elk, and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania. All construction would take place within the stations fence lines and in adjacent stations areas within DTI’s property boundaries. DTI states that the Project would provide 200,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation services in Pennsylvania, creating increased access for production in this region to major natural gas markets of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The proposed Project consists of the following: • Punxsutawney Compressor Station—install one gas turbine/ compressor package that would consist of a Solar C404 compressor driven by a Solar Centaur gas turbine rated at 6,130 hp. The turbine would be fueled by natural gas and would be placed in a new compressor building. • Ardell Compressor Station—install one gas turbine/compressor package that would consist of a Solar C45 compressor driven by a Solar Taurus 70 gas turbine rated at 10,310 hp. The turbine would be fueled by natural gas and would be placed in a new compressor building. • Finnefrock Compressor Station— install one gas turbine/compressor package that would consist of a Solar C453 centrifugal compressor driven by a Solar Mars 100 gas turbine, rated at 16,000 hp. • Leidy Compressor Station—upgrade an existing Measurement and Regulation (M&R) facility within the fence line of the Leidy Compressor Station. • Punxsutawney Compressor Station—install one new crossover line with M&R which links the existing suction piping to LN–280. The general location of the Project facilities is shown in appendix 1.1 Land Requirement for Construction srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Construction of the Project would involve temporary disturbance of a total of 41.5 acres of land with DTI’s property boundaries which would include an 18.2 acres within existing compressor station fence lines and 23.2 acres within DTI’s property. For construction 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jan 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 activities within DTI’s property, 14.6 acres would be required for the Punxsutawney Station, 1.4 acres for the Ardell Station, and 6.2 acres for the Finnefrock Station. DTI would utilize the construction work areas for equipment and materials laydown, and parking. Following construction, these construction work areas would be restored, stabilized, and seeded. Operation of the Project would involve 1.9 acres of lands. 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 discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as ‘‘scoping’’. The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this notice, the Commission requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received will be considered during the preparation of the EA. In the EA we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed Project under these general headings: • Geology and soils; • Land use; • Water resources, fisheries, and wetlands; • Cultural resources; • Vegetation and wildlife, including migratory birds; • Air quality and noise; • Endangered and threatened species; and • Public safety. We will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed Project or portions of the Project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Our independent analysis of the issues will be presented in the EA. The EA will be placed in the public record and, depending on the comments received during the scoping process, may be published and distributed to the public. A comment period will be allotted if the EA is published for review. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are 2 ‘‘We’’, ‘‘us’’, and ‘‘our’’ refer to the environmental staff of the Commission’s Office of Energy Projects. PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the Public Participation section below. With this notice, we are asking agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating agency status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided under the Public Participation section of this notice. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the Project. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please send your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 4, 2011. For your convenience, there are three methods which you can use to submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances please reference the Project docket number (CP11–39–000) with your submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert eFiling staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. (1) You may file your comments electronically by using the eComment feature, which is located on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. An eComment is an easy method for interested persons to submit brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You may file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. A comment on a particular project is considered a ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’; or (3) You may file a paper copy of your comments at the following address: E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Environmental Mailing List The environmental mailing list includes Federal, State, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; Native American Tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. This list also includes all affected landowners (as defined in the Commission’s regulations) who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within certain distances of aboveground facilities, and anyone who submits comments on the Project. We will update the environmental mailing list as the analysis proceeds to ensure that we send the information related to this environmental review to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed Project. If the EA is published for distribution, copies will be sent to the environmental mailing list for public review and comment. Becoming an Intervenor srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an ‘‘intervenor’’ which is an official party to the Commission’s 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 the 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. Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now 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. Go to https:// www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm. Finally, 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–535 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP10–486–000] Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Spruce Hill Air Blending Project January 5, 2011. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the Spruce Hill Air Blending Project proposed by Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) in the above-referenced docket. CIG requests authorization to construct, operate, and maintain a new air blending compressor station in Douglas County, Colorado. This facility Additional Information would allow CIG to meet the gas quality specifications for its existing Line No. Additional information about the 9A system. Project is available from the The EA assesses the potential Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC Web environmental effects of the construction and operation of the site at https://www.ferc.gov using the Spruce Hill Air Blending Project in ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and enter accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of the docket number, excluding the last 1969. The FERC staff concludes that three digits in the Docket Number field approval of the proposed project, with (i.e., CP11–39). Be sure you have appropriate mitigating measures, would selected an appropriate date range. For not constitute a major Federal action assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The The proposed Spruce Hill Air eLibrary link also provides access to the Blending Project includes the following texts of formal documents issued by the facilities: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jan 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2367 • An air blending station comprised of three air compressors ranging from 215 to 500 horsepower; • A back-pressure regulator; • Air blending controls and instrumentation; • A gas heater; • Auxiliary facilities and piping; • Modifications to the existing Spruce Hill Meter Station; and • A FERC non-jurisdictional electric utility connection. The EA has been placed in the public files of the FERC and is available for public viewing on the FERC’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. 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 Federal, State, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American Tribes; potentially affected landowners and other interested individuals and groups; newspapers and libraries in the project area; and parties to this proceeding. Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are properly recorded and considered prior to a Commission decision on the proposal, it is important that the FERC receives your comments in Washington, DC on or before February 4, 2011. For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the project docket number (CP10–486–000) with your submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has dedicated eFiling expert staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. (1) You may file your comments electronically by using the eComment feature, which is located on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. An eComment is an easy method for interested persons to submit brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You may file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission’s Web site at https:// E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP11-39-000]


Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
Environmental Assessment for the Northeast Expansion Project and 
Request for Comments on Environmental Issues

January 5, 2011.
    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 Northeast Expansion Project 
(Project) proposed by Dominion Transmission, Inc. (DTI). The Project 
consists of a total of 32,440 horsepower (hp) of compression to be 
installed at three existing compressor stations, a new meter station, 
and an upgrade at an existing regulator station, all located at 
existing DTI facilities in Pennsylvania. 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 February 4, 2011.
    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.

Summary of the Proposed Project

    DTI is seeking authorization to construct, own, and operate the 
proposed Project, which would involve expansion at several of DTI's 
existing aboveground facilities in Western

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Pennsylvania. DTI is proposing to install additional compression units 
at its existing Punxsutawney, Ardell, and Finnefrock Compressor Station 
in Jefferson/Indiana, Elk, and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania. All 
construction would take place within the stations fence lines and in 
adjacent stations areas within DTI's property boundaries. DTI states 
that the Project would provide 200,000 dekatherms per day of firm 
transportation services in Pennsylvania, creating increased access for 
production in this region to major natural gas markets of the Northeast 
and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
    The proposed Project consists of the following:
     Punxsutawney Compressor Station--install one gas turbine/
compressor package that would consist of a Solar C404 compressor driven 
by a Solar Centaur gas turbine rated at 6,130 hp. The turbine would be 
fueled by natural gas and would be placed in a new compressor building.
     Ardell Compressor Station--install one gas turbine/
compressor package that would consist of a Solar C45 compressor driven 
by a Solar Taurus 70 gas turbine rated at 10,310 hp. The turbine would 
be fueled by natural gas and would be placed in a new compressor 
building.
     Finnefrock Compressor Station--install one gas turbine/
compressor package that would consist of a Solar C453 centrifugal 
compressor driven by a Solar Mars 100 gas turbine, rated at 16,000 hp.
     Leidy Compressor Station--upgrade an existing Measurement 
and Regulation (M&R) facility within the fence line of the Leidy 
Compressor Station.
     Punxsutawney Compressor Station--install one new crossover 
line with M&R which links the existing suction piping to LN-280.
    The general location of the Project facilities is shown in appendix 
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    \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.
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Land Requirement for Construction

    Construction of the Project would involve temporary disturbance of 
a total of 41.5 acres of land with DTI's property boundaries which 
would include an 18.2 acres within existing compressor station fence 
lines and 23.2 acres within DTI's property. For construction activities 
within DTI's property, 14.6 acres would be required for the 
Punxsutawney Station, 1.4 acres for the Ardell Station, and 6.2 acres 
for the Finnefrock Station. DTI would utilize the construction work 
areas for equipment and materials laydown, and parking. Following 
construction, these construction work areas would be restored, 
stabilized, and seeded. Operation of the Project would involve 1.9 
acres of lands.

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 discover and address concerns the public may have about 
proposals. This process is referred to as ``scoping''. The main goal of 
the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important 
environmental issues. By this notice, the Commission requests public 
comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments 
received will be considered during the preparation of the EA.
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    \2\ ``We'', ``us'', and ``our'' refer to the environmental staff 
of the Commission's Office of Energy Projects.
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    In the EA we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of 
the construction and operation of the proposed Project under these 
general headings:
     Geology and soils;
     Land use;
     Water resources, fisheries, and wetlands;
     Cultural resources;
     Vegetation and wildlife, including migratory birds;
     Air quality and noise;
     Endangered and threatened species; and
     Public safety.
    We will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed 
Project or portions of the Project, and make recommendations on how to 
lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas.
    Our independent analysis of the issues will be presented in the EA. 
The EA will be placed in the public record and, depending on the 
comments received during the scoping process, may be published and 
distributed to the public. A comment period will be allotted if the EA 
is published for review. We will consider all comments on the EA before 
we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments 
are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the Public 
Participation section below.
    With this notice, we are asking agencies with jurisdiction and/or 
special expertise with respect to environmental issues to formally 
cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. These agencies may 
choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to 
their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating 
agency status should follow the instructions for filing comments 
provided under the Public Participation section of this notice.

Public Participation

    You can make a difference by providing us with your specific 
comments or concerns about the Project. Your comments should focus on 
the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and 
measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific 
your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your 
comments are timely and properly recorded, please send your comments so 
that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 4, 
2011.
    For your convenience, there are three methods which you can use to 
submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances please 
reference the Project docket number (CP11-39-000) with your submission. 
The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert 
eFiling staff available to assist you at (202) 502-8258 or 
efiling@ferc.gov.
    (1) You may file your comments electronically by using the eComment 
feature, which is located on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. An eComment is an 
easy method for interested persons to submit brief, text-only comments 
on a project;
    (2) You may file your comments electronically by using the eFiling 
feature, which is located on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling you 
can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a 
file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an 
account by clicking on ``eRegister.'' You will be asked to select the 
type of filing you are making. A comment on a particular project is 
considered a ``Comment on a Filing''; or
    (3) You may file a paper copy of your comments at the following 
address:

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Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.

Environmental Mailing List

    The environmental mailing list includes Federal, State, and local 
government representatives and agencies; elected officials; Native 
American Tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and 
newspapers. This list also includes all affected landowners (as defined 
in the Commission's regulations) who are potential right-of-way 
grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, 
or who own homes within certain distances of aboveground facilities, 
and anyone who submits comments on the Project. We will update the 
environmental mailing list as the analysis proceeds to ensure that we 
send the information related to this environmental review to all 
individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/
or potentially affected by the proposed Project.
    If the EA is published for distribution, copies will be sent to the 
environmental mailing list for public review and comment.

Becoming an Intervenor

    In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want 
to become an ``intervenor'' which is an official party to the 
Commission's 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 the 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.

Additional Information

    Additional information about the Project is available from the 
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208-FERC, or on the 
FERC Web site at 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., CP11-39). 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 now 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. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.
    Finally, 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.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-535 Filed 1-12-11; 8:45 am]
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