Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed New Jersey-New York Expansion Project, 17472-17473 [2012-7149]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 17472 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Notices comments in Washington, DC on or before April 16, 2012. For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file your comments with the Commission. In all instances please reference the project docket number (CP11–50–000) 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 can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on the Commission’s Web site at (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 (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. 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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 (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., CP11–50). 2 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:32 Mar 23, 2012 Jkt 226001 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 www.ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm. Dated: March 16, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. 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, contact FERC Online Support. For further information, contact Jeff Browning at (202) 502–8677. Dated: March 19, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–7155 Filed 3–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FR Doc. 2012–7153 Filed 3–23–12; 8:45 am] [Docket No. CP11–56–000] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed New Jersey-New York Expansion Project DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13080–003–CT] Putnam Green Power, LLC; 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 47879), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for exemption from licensing for the Cargill Falls Hydroelectric Project, to be located on the Quinebaug River, in the Town of Putnam in Windham County, Connecticut, and has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA). In the EA, Commission staff analyzes the potential environmental effects of the project and conclude that issuing an exemption 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 EA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The EA 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. For assistance, contact FERC PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the New Jersey-New York Expansion Project (NJ-NY Project or Project), proposed by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) and Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin), both Spectra Energy Corporation natural gas pipeline companies, in the above-referenced docket. Texas Eastern and Algonquin request authorization to expand their natural gas pipeline systems in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, to deliver up to 800,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas from multiple receipt points on the Texas Eastern and Algonquin pipeline systems to new delivery points in New Jersey and New York. The final EIS assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the NJ-NY Project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed Project would have some adverse environmental impact; however, these impacts would be reduced to less-than-significant levels with the implementation of Texas Eastern’s and Algonquin’s proposed E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Notices mitigation and the additional measures we recommend in the EIS. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York City Mayor’s Office, and New York City Department of Environmental Protection participated as cooperating agencies in the preparation of the EIS. Cooperating agencies have jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to resources potentially affected by the proposal and participate in the NEPA analysis. Although the cooperating agencies provided input to the conclusions and recommendations presented in the EIS, the agencies will present their own conclusions and recommendations in their respective Records of Decision for the project. The final EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the following project facilities: • Construction and operation of approximately 15.2 miles of new 30inch-diameter pipeline and 4.8 miles of 42-inch-diameter pipeline; • Abandonment of 8.95 miles of existing 12-, 20-, and 24-inch-diameter pipeline; • Installation of seven new metering and regulating (M&R) stations; • Modifications to four existing compressor stations and one existing M&R station; and • Modifications and installations of associated valves and piping. The FERC staff mailed copies of the EIS to federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; local newspapers and libraries in the Project area; intervenors to the FERC’s proceeding; and potentially affected landowners and other interested individuals and groups. Paper copy versions of the EIS were mailed to those specifically requesting them; all others received a CD version. In addition, the EIS is available for public viewing on the FERC’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. A limited number of copies 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. In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) regulations implementing NEPA, no agency decision on a proposed action may be made until 30 days after the EPA publishes a notice of availability of the final EIS in the Federal Register. However, the CEQ regulations provide VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:32 Mar 23, 2012 Jkt 226001 an exception to this rule when an agency decision is subject to a formal internal appeal process that allows other agencies or the public to make their views known. In such cases, the agency decision may be made at the same time the notice of the final EIS is published, allowing both periods to run concurrently. The Commission decision for this proposed action is subject to a 30-day rehearing period. Questions 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 (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., CP11–56). 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; 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 www.ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm. Dated: March 16, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–7149 Filed 3–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER12–1291–000] Wellhead Power Delano, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Wellhead Power Delano, LLC’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 17473 includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR Part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR Part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is April 9, 2012. 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 Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above-referenced proceeding 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 email 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. Dated: March 20, 2012. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–7144 Filed 3–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 58 (Monday, March 26, 2012)]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-7149]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP11-56-000]


Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; 
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for 
the Proposed New Jersey-New York Expansion Project

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) 
for the New Jersey-New York Expansion Project (NJ-NY Project or 
Project), proposed by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) 
and Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin), both Spectra Energy 
Corporation natural gas pipeline companies, in the above-referenced 
docket. Texas Eastern and Algonquin request authorization to expand 
their natural gas pipeline systems in New Jersey, New York, and 
Connecticut, to deliver up to 800,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas 
from multiple receipt points on the Texas Eastern and Algonquin 
pipeline systems to new delivery points in New Jersey and New York.
    The final EIS assesses the potential environmental effects of the 
construction and operation of the NJ-NY Project in accordance with the 
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC 
staff concludes that approval of the proposed Project would have some 
adverse environmental impact; however, these impacts would be reduced 
to less-than-significant levels with the implementation of Texas 
Eastern's and Algonquin's proposed

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mitigation and the additional measures we recommend in the EIS.
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York City Mayor's 
Office, and New York City Department of Environmental Protection 
participated as cooperating agencies in the preparation of the EIS. 
Cooperating agencies have jurisdiction by law or special expertise with 
respect to resources potentially affected by the proposal and 
participate in the NEPA analysis. Although the cooperating agencies 
provided input to the conclusions and recommendations presented in the 
EIS, the agencies will present their own conclusions and 
recommendations in their respective Records of Decision for the 
project.
    The final EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the 
following project facilities:
     Construction and operation of approximately 15.2 miles of 
new 30-inch-diameter pipeline and 4.8 miles of 42-inch-diameter 
pipeline;
     Abandonment of 8.95 miles of existing 12-, 20-, and 24-
inch-diameter pipeline;
     Installation of seven new metering and regulating (M&R) 
stations;
     Modifications to four existing compressor stations and one 
existing M&R station; and
     Modifications and installations of associated valves and 
piping.
    The FERC staff mailed copies of the EIS to federal, state, and 
local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; 
environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; local 
newspapers and libraries in the Project area; intervenors to the FERC's 
proceeding; and potentially affected landowners and other interested 
individuals and groups. Paper copy versions of the EIS were mailed to 
those specifically requesting them; all others received a CD version. 
In addition, the EIS is available for public viewing on the FERC's Web 
site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. A limited number of copies 
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.
    In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) 
regulations implementing NEPA, no agency decision on a proposed action 
may be made until 30 days after the EPA publishes a notice of 
availability of the final EIS in the Federal Register. However, the CEQ 
regulations provide an exception to this rule when an agency decision 
is subject to a formal internal appeal process that allows other 
agencies or the public to make their views known. In such cases, the 
agency decision may be made at the same time the notice of the final 
EIS is published, allowing both periods to run concurrently. The 
Commission decision for this proposed action is subject to a 30-day 
rehearing period.

Questions

    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 (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-
56). 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; 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 www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.

    Dated: March 16, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-7149 Filed 3-23-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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