Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC; Iroquois Gas Transmission System, LP; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects, 64765-64766 [2014-25896]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 211 / Friday, October 31, 2014 / Notices asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 November 24, 2014. 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 (CP14–552–000) 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 interested persons to submit brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You can 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. Environmental Mailing List The environmental mailing list includes federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. This list also includes all affected landowners (as defined in the Commission’s regulations) 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 we publish and distribute the EA, copies will be sent to the environmental VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:51 Oct 30, 2014 Jkt 235001 mailing list for public review and comment. 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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., CP14–552). 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 www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/esubscription.asp. Finally, 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. Dated: October 24, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–25898 Filed 10–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64765 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP13–499–000; CP13–502– 000] Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC; Iroquois Gas Transmission System, LP; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects, proposed by Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC (Constitution) and Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Iroquois) in the above-referenced dockets. Constitution and Iroquois request authorization to construct and operate certain interstate natural gas pipeline facilities in Pennsylvania and New York to deliver up to 650,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas supply to markets in New York and New England. The final EIS assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed projects, would have some adverse environmental impacts; however, these impacts would be reduced to less-than-significant levels with the implementation of Constitution’s and Iroquois’ proposed mitigation and the additional measures recommended by staff in the final EIS. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Highway Administration, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets 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. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would adopt the final EIS if, after an independent review of the document, it concludes that its comments and suggestions have been satisfied. The final EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the facilities in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and Broome, Chenango, E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1 64766 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 211 / Friday, October 31, 2014 / Notices Otsego, Delaware, and Schoharie Counties, New York. Constitution’s project involves 124.4 miles of new 30inch-diameter natural gas pipeline and appurtenant facilities that include two new meter stations, two pipe interconnections, ten communication towers, eleven mainline valves, and one pig launcher and receiver.1 Iroquois’ project facilities include the addition of 22,000 horsepower of incremental compression and other miscellaneous modifications to its existing Wright Compressor Station. 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; 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 this 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. Additional information about the projects 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., CP13–499 or CP13–502). 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/docsfiling/esubscription.asp. Dated: October 24, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Ends: 12/01/2014, Contact: Kevin Bowman 202–502–6287 EIS No. 20140313, Draft EIS, USA, CO, Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) Training and Operations, Comment Period Ends: 12/15/2014, Contact: Debra Benford 719–526–4666 Dated: October 28, 2014. Cliff Rader, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. 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This list (as updated from time to time in the Federal Register) may be relied upon as ‘‘of record’’ notice that the Corporation has been appointed receiver for purposes of the statement of policy published in the July 2, 1992 issue of the Federal Register (57 FR 29491). For further information concerning the identification of any institutions which have been placed in liquidation, please visit the Corporation Web site at www.fdic.gov/bank/ individual/failed/banklist.html or contact the Manager of Receivership Oversight in the appropriate service center. SUMMARY: Dated: October 27, 2014. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Pamela Johnson, Regulatory Editing Specialist. INSTITUTIONS IN LIQUIDATION asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [In alphabetical order] FDIC Ref. No. Bank name City 10507 .......... The National Republic Bank of Chicago ............................................. Chicago ......................................... 1 A pig is an internal tool that can be used to clean and dry a pipeline and/or to inspect it for damage or corrosion. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:51 Oct 30, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1 State IL Date closed 10/24/2014

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 211 (Friday, October 31, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64765-64766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25896]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP13-499-000; CP13-502-000]


Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC; Iroquois Gas Transmission 
System, LP; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement for the Proposed Constitution Pipeline and Wright 
Interconnect Projects

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) 
for the Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects, 
proposed by Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC (Constitution) and 
Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Iroquois) in the above-
referenced dockets. Constitution and Iroquois request authorization to 
construct and operate certain interstate natural gas pipeline 
facilities in Pennsylvania and New York to deliver up to 650,000 
dekatherms per day of natural gas supply to markets in New York and New 
England.
    The final EIS assesses the potential environmental effects of the 
construction and operation of the Constitution Pipeline and Wright 
Interconnect Projects in accordance with the requirements of the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that 
approval of the proposed projects, would have some adverse 
environmental impacts; however, these impacts would be reduced to less-
than-significant levels with the implementation of Constitution's and 
Iroquois' proposed mitigation and the additional measures recommended 
by staff in the final EIS.
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers, the Federal Highway Administration, and the New York State 
Department of Agriculture and Markets 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. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would adopt the final EIS 
if, after an independent review of the document, it concludes that its 
comments and suggestions have been satisfied.
    The final EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the 
construction and operation of the facilities in Susquehanna County, 
Pennsylvania and Broome, Chenango,

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Otsego, Delaware, and Schoharie Counties, New York. Constitution's 
project involves 124.4 miles of new 30-inch-diameter natural gas 
pipeline and appurtenant facilities that include two new meter 
stations, two pipe interconnections, ten communication towers, eleven 
mainline valves, and one pig launcher and receiver.\1\ Iroquois' 
project facilities include the addition of 22,000 horsepower of 
incremental compression and other miscellaneous modifications to its 
existing Wright Compressor Station.
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    \1\ A pig is an internal tool that can be used to clean and dry 
a pipeline and/or to inspect it for damage or corrosion.
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    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; 
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 this 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.
    Additional information about the projects 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., CP13-
499 or CP13-502). 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/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.

    Dated: October 24, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-25896 Filed 10-30-14; 8:45 am]
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