Downeast LNG, Inc., Downeast Pipeline, LLC.; Notice of Availability of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Downeast LNG Project, 20312-20313 [2013-07795]

Download as PDF 20312 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 65 / Thursday, April 4, 2013 / Notices requested topic(s) on the agenda. The Chair of the Board is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public review and copying within 90 days on the STEAB Web site at: www.steab.org. Issued at Washington, DC, on March 29, 2013. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–07832 Filed 4–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Commission Staff Attendance The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that members of the Commission’s staff may attend the following joint stakeholder meeting related to the transmission planning activities of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), Independent System Operator New England, Inc. (ISO–NE), and New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO): wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Inter-Regional Planning Stakeholder Advisory Committee—New York/New England April 3, 2013, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Local Time The above-referenced meeting will be held over conference call. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. Further information may be found at www.pjm.com/committees-and-groups/ stakeholder-meetings/stakeholdergroups/ipsac-ny-ne.aspx. The discussions at the meeting described above may address matters at issue in the following proceedings: Docket No. ER08–1281, New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Docket No. EL05–121, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. EL10–52, Central Transmission, LLC v. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER10–253 and EL10–14, Primary Power, L.L.C. Docket No. EL12–69, Primary Power LLC v. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER11–1844, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER12–1178, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:48 Apr 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 Docket No. ER13–90, Public Service Electric and Gas Company and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER13–102–000, New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER13–193–000, ISO New England Inc. Docket No. ER13–195, Indicated PJM Transmission Owners Docket No. ER13–196–000, ISO New England Inc. Docket No. ER13–198, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C Docket No. ER13–397, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER13–673, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C Docket No. ER13–703, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER13–887, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER13–1052, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER13–1054, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. For more information, contact Jonathan Fernandez, Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at (202) 502– 6604 or jonathan.fernandez@ferc.gov. Dated: March 28, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–07793 Filed 4–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Docket Nos. CP07–52–000; CP07–53–000; CP07–53–001] Downeast LNG, Inc., Downeast Pipeline, LLC.; Notice of Availability of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Downeast LNG Project The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Downeast LNG Project, proposed by Downeast LNG, Inc. and Downeast Pipeline, LLC (hereafter collectively referred to as Downeast) in the above-referenced dockets. Downeast requests authorization to construct and operate a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal, natural gas pipeline, and associated facilities in Washington PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 County, Maine. The Downeast LNG Project would provide about 500 million cubic feet per day of imported natural gas to the New England region. The Commission previously issued a draft EIS for this project in May 2009. Since then the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued clarifications on its Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 193, which are relevant to the proposed Downeast LNG Project. In October 2011, DOT issued final decisions approving specific alternative models for use in complying with these federal safety standards. Downeast filed information with the FERC as required by the latest DOT interpretations in October and November 2012. In 2010, the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) revised its regulations in Title 33, CFR, Part 127 on the process used to examine the suitability of the waterway for LNG carrier transits. In 2011, the Coast Guard also updated Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01–2011, ‘‘Guidance Related to Waterfront LNG Facilities.’’ In 2012, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the report ‘‘Liquefied Natural Gas Safety Research Report to Congress’’ detailing the results of research conducted by Sandia National Laboratories on intentional breaches of LNG carrier cargo tanks and the resulting LNG spills on water. Based on the new information from the DOT, DOE, Coast Guard, and Downeast, FERC staff revised the reliability and safety analysis of the LNG terminal and carrier transit that was presented in the May 2009 draft EIS and prepared the Supplemental draft EIS. This document presents FERC staff’s: technical review of the proposed facility’s preliminary design; siting analysis, prepared with the cooperation of the DOT; and conclusions on the waterway suitability based on input from the Coast Guard. The DOT participated as a cooperating agency in the preparation of the Supplemental draft EIS. We 1 mailed copies of the Supplemental draft EIS 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. Paper copy versions of the Supplement to the draft EIS were mailed to those specifically requesting them; all others 1 ‘‘We,’’ ‘‘us,’’ and ‘‘our’’ refer to the environmental staff of the FERC’s Office of Energy Projects. E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 65 / Thursday, April 4, 2013 / Notices received a CD version. In addition, the Supplemental draft 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. Any person wishing to comment on the Supplemental draft EIS may do so. If you previously filed comments on the 2009 draft EIS, it is not necessary to resubmit them. All the comments on the 2009 draft EIS, along with any comments on the Supplemental draft EIS, will be addressed in the final EIS. To ensure consideration of your comments on the Supplemental draft EIS, it is important that the Commission receive your comments before May 20, 2013. 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 (CP07–52–000) 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 (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 file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature on the Commission’s Web site (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.’’ If you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’ as the filing type; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to 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).2 Only 2 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. If you have previously filed a motion to intervene in the proceeding, it is not necessary to re-submit an additional request. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:48 Apr 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 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. Questions? Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC (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., CP07–52). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnline_Support@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 that 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 28, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–07795 Filed 4–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 20313 (Fremont Energy Center), pursuant to Schedule 2 of the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Open Access Transmission Tariff. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). 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. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of 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 5 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 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. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 19, 2013. Dated: March 29, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–07820 Filed 4–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket Nos. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 65 (Thursday, April 4, 2013)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[ Docket Nos. CP07-52-000; CP07-53-000; CP07-53-001]


Downeast LNG, Inc., Downeast Pipeline, LLC.; Notice of 
Availability of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement 
for the Proposed Downeast LNG Project

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) for the Downeast LNG Project, proposed by Downeast LNG, 
Inc. and Downeast Pipeline, LLC (hereafter collectively referred to as 
Downeast) in the above-referenced dockets. Downeast requests 
authorization to construct and operate a new liquefied natural gas 
(LNG) import terminal, natural gas pipeline, and associated facilities 
in Washington County, Maine. The Downeast LNG Project would provide 
about 500 million cubic feet per day of imported natural gas to the New 
England region.
    The Commission previously issued a draft EIS for this project in 
May 2009. Since then the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has 
issued clarifications on its Title 49 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR), Part 193, which are relevant to the proposed 
Downeast LNG Project. In October 2011, DOT issued final decisions 
approving specific alternative models for use in complying with these 
federal safety standards. Downeast filed information with the FERC as 
required by the latest DOT interpretations in October and November 
2012. In 2010, the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) revised its 
regulations in Title 33, CFR, Part 127 on the process used to examine 
the suitability of the waterway for LNG carrier transits. In 2011, the 
Coast Guard also updated Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-
2011, ``Guidance Related to Waterfront LNG Facilities.'' In 2012, the 
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the report ``Liquefied Natural 
Gas Safety Research Report to Congress'' detailing the results of 
research conducted by Sandia National Laboratories on intentional 
breaches of LNG carrier cargo tanks and the resulting LNG spills on 
water.
    Based on the new information from the DOT, DOE, Coast Guard, and 
Downeast, FERC staff revised the reliability and safety analysis of the 
LNG terminal and carrier transit that was presented in the May 2009 
draft EIS and prepared the Supplemental draft EIS. This document 
presents FERC staff's: technical review of the proposed facility's 
preliminary design; siting analysis, prepared with the cooperation of 
the DOT; and conclusions on the waterway suitability based on input 
from the Coast Guard. The DOT participated as a cooperating agency in 
the preparation of the Supplemental draft EIS.
    We \1\ mailed copies of the Supplemental draft EIS 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. Paper copy versions of the Supplement 
to the draft EIS were mailed to those specifically requesting them; all 
others

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received a CD version. In addition, the Supplemental draft 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.
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    \1\ ``We,'' ``us,'' and ``our'' refer to the environmental staff 
of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects.
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    Any person wishing to comment on the Supplemental draft EIS may do 
so. If you previously filed comments on the 2009 draft EIS, it is not 
necessary to re-submit them. All the comments on the 2009 draft EIS, 
along with any comments on the Supplemental draft EIS, will be 
addressed in the final EIS. To ensure consideration of your comments on 
the Supplemental draft EIS, it is important that the Commission receive 
your comments before May 20, 2013.
    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 (CP07-52-000) 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 (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 file your comments electronically by using the eFiling 
feature on the Commission's Web site (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.'' If you are filing a comment on a particular project, 
please select ``Comment on a Filing'' as the filing type; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to 
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).\2\ 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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    \2\ See the previous discussion on the methods for filing 
comments. If you have previously filed a motion to intervene in the 
proceeding, it is not necessary to re-submit an additional request.
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Questions?

    Additional information about the project is available from the 
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208-FERC, or on the 
FERC (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., CP07-
52). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For 
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnline_Support@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 that 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 28, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-07795 Filed 4-3-13; 8:45 am]
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