Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization, 6512-6513 [2015-02290]

Download as PDF rljohnson on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 6512 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 24 / Thursday, February 5, 2015 / Notices 20426. Please include the project number (P–2211–007) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Application: On September 7, 2010, the Markland Project was issued a 30-year license that expires May 1, 2041. The licensee requests the Commission extend the term of the license for an additional 20 years from May 1, 2041, to May 1, 2061. The licensee states in its filing that the extension will make the license term consistent with standard Commission policy of issuing 50-year terms for new licenses for projects located at federal dams. The Markland Project is located at an existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing 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 (P–2211) to access the document. 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. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, and .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:46 Feb 04, 2015 Jkt 235001 proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by a proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010. Dated: January 29, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–02296 Filed 2–4–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP15–61–000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization Take notice that on January 20, 2015, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern), 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, filed in the above Docket, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208, and 157.216 of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Northern’s blanket certificate issued in Docket CP82–401–000, for authorization to: (1) Construct and operate a new 1,590 horsepower Willow Lake compressor station; (2) install and operate a new Watertown branch line takeoff and lateral; (3) construct and operate a new interconnect with Northern Border Pipeline Company; and (4) abandon short segments of pipeline. All facilities are located in South Dakota and designed to provide up to 31, 550 dekatherms (Dth) per day of incremental firm transportation capacity for industrial, commercial and residential use, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission and open to public inspection. The filing 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 at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Laura Demman, Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs, phone (402) 398–7278, facsimile (402) 398–7006, or by email at: laura.demman@nngco.com, Dari R. Dornan, Senior Counsel, phone (402) 398–7077, facsimile (402) 398– 7426, or by email at: dari.dornan@ nngco.com, or Michael T. Loeffler, Senior Director of Certificates and External Affairs, phone (402) 398–7103, facsimile (402) 398–7592, or by email at: mike.loeffler@nngco.com. All persons located at Northern Natural Gas Company, P.O. Box 3330, Omaha, Nebraska 68103–0330. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission’s rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s FEIS or EA. Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission’s staff may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s Regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn E:\FR\FM\05FEN1.SGM 05FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 24 / Thursday, February 5, 2015 / Notices within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Proposed Partial Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit Notice of Commission Staff Attendance Saeed Farrokhpay at saeed.farrokhpay@ ferc.gov, (916) 294–0322. Dated: January 29, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Dated: January 30, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–02295 Filed 2–4–15; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2015–02291 Filed 2–4–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2015–02290 Filed 2–4–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER15–402–001; Docket No. ER15–817–000; Docket No. ER15–861–000] California Independent System Operator Corporation; Notice of Ferc Staff Attendance The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that on the following dates members of its staff will attend teleconferences and meetings to be conducted by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). The agenda and other documents for the teleconferences and meetings are available on the CAISO’s Web site, www.caiso.com. January 30, 2015 Energy Imbalance Market Year 1 Enhancements February 5, 2015 Board of Governors Meeting February 5, 2015 Market Update Sponsored by the CAISO, the teleconferences and meetings are open to all market participants and staff’s attendance is part of the Commission’s ongoing outreach efforts. The teleconferences and meetings may discuss matters at issue in the above captioned dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:46 Feb 04, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of proposed partial consent decree; request for public comment. AGENCY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that members of the Commission’s staff may attend the following meeting related to the transmission planning activities of Avista Corporation, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., MATL LLP, and Bonneville Power Administration (together, ColumbiaGrid Public Utilities): ColumbiaGrid Planning Meeting including Order No 1000 Needs Discussion February 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. ST). The above-referenced meeting will be held at: ColumbiaGrid, 8338 NE Alderwood Road, Suite 140, Portland, OR 97220. The above-referenced meeting will be via Web conference and teleconference. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. Further information may be found at https://www.columbiagrid.org/eventdetails.cfm? EventID=995&fromcalendar=1. The discussions at the meeting described above may address matters at issue in the following proceedings: Docket No. ER13–94, Avista Corporation. Docket No. ER15–422, Avista Corporation. Docket No. ER13–1730, Avista Corporation. Docket No. ER13–99, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Docket No. ER15–429, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Docket No. ER13–1729, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Docket No. ER13–836, MATL LLP. Docket No. ER14–346, MATL LLP. Docket No. NJ13–1, Bonneville Power Administration. Docket No. NJ13–10, Bonneville Power Administration. For more information, contact Franklin Jackson, Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at (202) 502– 6464 or Franklin.Jackson@ferc.gov. Dated: January 30, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. rljohnson on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 6513 In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (‘‘CAA’’ or the ‘‘Act’’), notice is hereby given of a proposed partial consent decree to address a lawsuit filed by the Sierra Club in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California: Sierra Club v. McCarthy, Civil Action No. 4:14-cv-3198–JSW (N.D. Cal.). On July 15, 2014, Plaintiff filed a complaint and on December 10, 2014, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint. Plaintiff alleged that Gina McCarthy, in her official capacity as Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’), failed to: (a) Perform a mandatory duty to find that Tennessee failed to submit a state implementation plan (‘‘SIP’’) element for the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (‘‘NAAQS’’); and (b) take timely final action to approve or disapprove, in whole or in part, certain 2008 ozone NAAQS SIP elements from named states. The proposed consent decree would establish deadlines for EPA to take some of these actions. DATES: Written comments on the proposed partial consent decree must be received by March 9, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number EPA– HQ–OGC–2015–0069, online at www.regulations.gov (EPA’s preferred method); by email to oei.docket@ epa.gov; by mail to EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; or by hand delivery or courier to EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Comments on a disk or CD–ROM should be formatted in Word or ASCII file, avoiding the use of special characters and any form of encryption, and may be mailed to the mailing address above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Bianco, Air and Radiation Law Office (2344A), Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: (202) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05FEN1.SGM 05FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 24 (Thursday, February 5, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6512-6513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02290]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP15-61-000]


Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket 
Authorization

    Take notice that on January 20, 2015, Northern Natural Gas Company 
(Northern), 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, filed in 
the above Docket, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 
157.208, and 157.216 of the Commission's regulations under the Natural 
Gas Act (NGA) and Northern's blanket certificate issued in Docket CP82-
401-000, for authorization to: (1) Construct and operate a new 1,590 
horsepower Willow Lake compressor station; (2) install and operate a 
new Watertown branch line takeoff and lateral; (3) construct and 
operate a new interconnect with Northern Border Pipeline Company; and 
(4) abandon short segments of pipeline. All facilities are located in 
South Dakota and designed to provide up to 31, 550 dekatherms (Dth) per 
day of incremental firm transportation capacity for industrial, 
commercial and residential use, all as more fully set forth in the 
application which is on file with the Commission and open to public 
inspection. The filing 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 at 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208-3676 or TTY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to 
Laura Demman, Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs, 
phone (402) 398-7278, facsimile (402) 398-7006, or by email at: 
laura.demman@nngco.com, Dari R. Dornan, Senior Counsel, phone (402) 
398-7077, facsimile (402) 398-7426, or by email at: 
dari.dornan@nngco.com, or Michael T. Loeffler, Senior Director of 
Certificates and External Affairs, phone (402) 398-7103, facsimile 
(402) 398-7592, or by email at: mike.loeffler@nngco.com. All persons 
located at Northern Natural Gas Company, P.O. Box 3330, Omaha, Nebraska 
68103-0330.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9, 
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: 
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the 
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a 
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule 
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other 
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of 
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this 
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for 
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of 
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the 
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days 
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant 
notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's 
Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of 
intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission's staff 
may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under 
the Natural Gas Act (NGA) (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the 
request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the 
proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day 
after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not 
withdrawn

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within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant 
request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant 
to section 7 of the NGA.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 
protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web 
site (www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-Filing'' link.

    Dated: January 30, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-02290 Filed 2-4-15; 8:45 am]
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