Sawgrass Storage LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Sawgrass Storage Project, 74781-74782 [2011-30871]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 231 / Thursday, December 1, 2011 / Notices the Hugo Lake Dam, as directed by the Corps. Applicant Contact: Mr. Vincent Lamarra, Symbiotics LLC, 975 South State Highway 89/91, Logan, UT 84321. (435) 752–2580. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer, michael.spencer@ferc.gov, (202) 502– 6093. 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. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. 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 https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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–14320–000, P– or P–14323–000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: November 23, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–30873 Filed 11–30–11; 8:45 am] emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 30, 2011 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 14319–000; 14324–000] FFP Project 104 LLC, Nolin Lake Hydro LLC; Notice of Competing Preliminary Permit Applications Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications On November 10, 2011, FFP Project 104 LLC (FFP 104), and on November 16, 2011, Nolin Lake Hydro LLC (NL Hydro) filed preliminary permit applications, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of a hydropower project at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Nolin Lake Dam, located on the Nolin River in Edmonson County, Kentucky. 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. FFP 104’s Project No. 14319–000 would consist of: (1) A new concrete bifurcation structure with two slide gates would be constructed at the end of the existing outlet conduit; (2) a 9-footdiameter, 475-foot-long steel penstock; (3) a powerhouse, located on the south side of the dam, containing one generating unit with a total capacity of 7.0 megawatts (MW); (4) a 60-foot-long, 140-foot-wide tailrace; and (5) a 4.16/69 KV substation; (6) a 3.5-mile-long, 69 kilo-Volt (kV) transmission line. The proposed project would have an average annual generation of 21.0 GWh, and operate run-of-river utilizing surplus water from the Nolin Lake Dam, as directed by the Corps. Applicant Contact: Ms. Ramya Swaminathan, Free Flow Power Corp., 239 Causeway Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114. (978) 283–2822. NL Hydro’s Project No. 14324–000 would consist of: (1) A bifurcation structure; (2) a 10-foot-diameter, 140foot-long steel penstock; (3) a powerhouse, located on the south side of the dam, containing one generating unit with a total capacity of 8.0 MW; (4) a tailrace; and (5) a 3.1-mile-long, 25 kV transmission line. The proposed project would have an average annual generation of 24.5 GWh, and operate run-of-river utilizing surplus water from the Nolin Lake Dam, as directed by the Corps. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 74781 Applicant Contact: Mr. Vincent Lamarra, Symbiotics LLC, 975 South State Highway 89/91, Logan, UT 84321. (435) 752–2580. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer, michael.spencer@ferc.gov, (202) 502– 6093. 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. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. 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 https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https://www.ferc. gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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–14319– 000, P– or P–14324–000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: November 23, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–30870 Filed 11–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP11–523–000] Sawgrass Storage LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Sawgrass Storage Project The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1 emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 74782 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 231 / Thursday, December 1, 2011 / Notices environmental assessment (EA) for the Sawgrass Storage Project, proposed by Sawgrass Storage LLC (Sawgrass) in the above-referenced docket. Sawgrass requests authorization to construct and operate a new natural gas storage facility and related pipeline facilities in a depleted natural gas reservoir located in Lincoln and Union Parishes, Louisiana. The project would provide a working gas storage capacity of 30 billion cubic feet. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the Sawgrass Storage Project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 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 proposed Sawgrass Storage Project includes the following facilities: • five well pads with up to 16 horizontally drilled wells; • five observation wells; • approximately 5.2 miles of 20- and 24-inch-diameter gathering pipeline; • approximately 13.9 miles of 30-inchdiameter mainline pipeline; • a compressor station with approximately 19,000 horsepower of compression; • an interconnect with Midcontinent Express Pipeline’s interstate pipeline system; and • appurtenant facilities. The FERC staff mailed copies of the EA 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. In addition, the EA is available for public viewing on the FERC’s Web site (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. 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 the VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 30, 2011 Jkt 226001 Commission has the opportunity to consider your comments prior to making its decision on this project, it is important that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or before December 23, 2011. For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the project docket number (CP11–523–000) with your submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on the Commission’s Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the eFiling feature on the Commission’s Web site (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 must select the type of filing you are making. If you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments at the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. 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. The Commission grants affected landowners and others with environmental concerns intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status, but 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 Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) using the 1 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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., CP11–523). 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. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm. Dated: November 23, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–30871 Filed 11–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 176–018 & Project No. 176– 035 California] City of Escondido Vista Irrigation District; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment 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 conduit exemption from licensing for the Bear Valley Powerhouse Project, to be located on the San Luis Rey River near the city of Escondido, California, and the application for surrender of license for the Escondido Hydroelectric Project, currently located on the San Luis Rey River. The Bear Valley Powerhouse Project is part of the existing Escondido Hydroelectric Project. Commission staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes the potential environmental effects of the conduit exemption and surrender and concludes that issuing a conduit exemption for the Bear Valley Powerhouse Project and granting the surrender of the Escondido E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP11-523-000]


Sawgrass Storage LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental 
Assessment for the Proposed Sawgrass Storage Project

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared an

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environmental assessment (EA) for the Sawgrass Storage Project, 
proposed by Sawgrass Storage LLC (Sawgrass) in the above-referenced 
docket. Sawgrass requests authorization to construct and operate a new 
natural gas storage facility and related pipeline facilities in a 
depleted natural gas reservoir located in Lincoln and Union Parishes, 
Louisiana. The project would provide a working gas storage capacity of 
30 billion cubic feet.
    The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the 
construction and operation of the Sawgrass Storage Project in 
accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy 
Act (NEPA). 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 proposed Sawgrass Storage Project includes the following 
facilities:

 five well pads with up to 16 horizontally drilled wells;
 five observation wells;
 approximately 5.2 miles of 20- and 24-inch-diameter gathering 
pipeline;
 approximately 13.9 miles of 30-inch-diameter mainline 
pipeline;
 a compressor station with approximately 19,000 horsepower of 
compression;
 an interconnect with Midcontinent Express Pipeline's 
interstate pipeline system; and
 appurtenant facilities.

    The FERC staff mailed copies of the EA 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. In addition, the EA is available for public viewing on 
the FERC's Web site (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.

    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 the Commission has the opportunity to consider your 
comments prior to making its decision on this project, it is important 
that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or before December 
23, 2011.
    For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file 
your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the 
project docket number (CP11-523-000) with your submission. The 
Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert 
staff available to assist you at (202) 502-8258 or efiling@ferc.gov.
    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment 
feature on the Commission's Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) under the 
link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting 
brief, text-only comments on a project;
    (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the 
eFiling feature on the Commission's Web site (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 must select the type of filing you are making. If 
you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select 
``Comment on a Filing''; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments at the following 
address:

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

    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. The Commission 
grants affected landowners and others with environmental concerns 
intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a 
clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can 
adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not 
give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to 
have your comments considered.
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    \1\ See the previous discussion on the methods for filing 
comments.
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    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 (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., CP11-523). 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. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.

    Dated: November 23, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-30871 Filed 11-30-11; 8:45 am]
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