Southern California Edison Company; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment, 25076-25077 [2013-09986]

Download as PDF 25076 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 82 / Monday, April 29, 2013 / Notices emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 the Commission receives them in Washington, DC on or before May 22, 2013. This is not your only public input opportunity; please refer to the Environmental Review Process flow chart in appendix 2. 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 (PF13–3–000) 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 by using the eComment feature located on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for interested persons to submit brief, text-only comments on a project; 2. You can file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature located 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.’’ 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 by mailing them to the following address: 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; environmental and public interest groups; Indian 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:16 Apr 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 planned project. If we publish and distribute the EA, copies will be sent to the environmental mailing list for public review and comment. If you would prefer to receive a paper copy of the document instead of the CD version, or would like to remove your name from the mailing list, please return the attached Information Request (appendix 3). Becoming an Intervenor Once the Companies file their applications with the Commission, 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. Please note that the Commission will not accept requests for intervenor status at this time. You must wait until the Commission receives formal applications for the project. 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 (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., PF13– 3). 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 text 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 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm. Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission’s calendar located at www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/ EventsList.aspx along with other related information. Finally, the Companies have established a Web site for this project at https://www.kindermorgan.com/ business/gas_pipelines/projects/ elbaLNG/. The Web site includes a project overview, environmental information, and information for affected stakeholders. Dated: April 22, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–09987 Filed 4–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 344–023] Southern California Edison Company; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission or FERC’s) regulations, 18 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 Federal Register 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) for an application filed by Southern California Edison Company (licensee) on September 28, 2010, requesting Commission approval to surrender the project license for the San Gorgonio Hydroelectric Power Project, located on the San Gorgonio and Whitewater rivers in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, California. Following surrender of the license, the licensee would transfer some of the project facilities to San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency, Banning Heights Mutual Water Company, and the City of Banning, California, to allow continuation of water deliveries to the local communities. The draft EA evaluates the environmental effects that would result from approving the licensee’s proposed surrender. The draft EA finds that approval of the application would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the draft EA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The E:\FR\FM\29APN1.SGM 29APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 82 / Monday, April 29, 2013 / Notices draft EA may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number (P–344) excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at 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 at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3372, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this notice. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at 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 five copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. For further information, contact Rebecca Martin by telephone at 202– 502–6012 or by email at Rebecca.martin@ferc.gov. Dated: April 22, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–09986 Filed 4–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Docket No. CP13–8–000] Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Line MB Extension Project The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the Line MB Extension Project, proposed by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) in the above-referenced VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:16 Apr 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 docket. Columbia requests authorization to construct and operate about 21.1 miles of 26-inch-diameter pipeline and appurtenant facilities in Baltimore and Harford Counties, Maryland. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the Line MB Extension 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) participated as a cooperating agency in the preparation of the EA. Cooperating agencies have jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to resources potentially affected by the proposal and participate in the NEPA analysis. The USACE will adopt relevant sections of the EA, as appropriate, in its decision document. The proposed Line MB Extension Project includes the following facilities: • 21.1 miles of 26-inch-diameter pipeline; • bi-directional pig launcher/receiver at the Owings Mills Metering and Regulation Station at milepost (MP) 0.0; • 26-inch mainline valve at MP 7.9; • 26-inch mainline valve at MP 16.1; and • bi-directional pig launcher/receiver at the Rutledge Compressor Station at MP 21.1. 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 (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 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25077 making its decision on this project, it is important that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or before May 24, 2013. 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 (CP13–8–000) 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 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. 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 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).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 (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search,’’ and enter the docket 1 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. E:\FR\FM\29APN1.SGM 29APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 82 (Monday, April 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25076-25077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09986]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 344-023]


Southern California Edison Company; Notice of Availability of 
Draft Environmental Assessment

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission or FERC's) 
regulations, 18 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 380 (Order No. 
486, 52 Federal Register 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has 
prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) for an application filed 
by Southern California Edison Company (licensee) on September 28, 2010, 
requesting Commission approval to surrender the project license for the 
San Gorgonio Hydroelectric Power Project, located on the San Gorgonio 
and Whitewater rivers in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, 
California. Following surrender of the license, the licensee would 
transfer some of the project facilities to San Gorgonio Pass Water 
Agency, Banning Heights Mutual Water Company, and the City of Banning, 
California, to allow continuation of water deliveries to the local 
communities.
    The draft EA evaluates the environmental effects that would result 
from approving the licensee's proposed surrender. The draft EA finds 
that approval of the application would not constitute a major federal 
action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A 
copy of the draft EA is on file with the Commission and is available 
for public inspection. The

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draft EA may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number (P-
344) excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to 
access the document. You may also register online at 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 at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free 
at 1-866-208-3372, or for TTY, (202) 502-8659.
    Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this 
notice. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web 
site at 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 
five copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    For further information, contact Rebecca Martin by telephone at 
202-502-6012 or by email at Rebecca.martin@ferc.gov.

    Dated: April 22, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-09986 Filed 4-26-13; 8:45 am]
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