Twin Lakes Canal Company; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Bear River Narrows Hydroelectric Project and Intention To Hold Public Meetings, 62067-62068 [2015-26183]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 199 / Thursday, October 15, 2015 / Notices define the project-specific Area of Potential Effects (APE) in consultation with the SHPOs as the project develops. On natural gas facility projects, the APE at a minimum encompasses all areas subject to ground disturbance (examples include construction right-of-way, contractor/pipe storage yards, compressor stations, and access roads). Our EA for this project will document our findings on the impacts on historic properties and summarize the status of consultations under section 106. Environmental Mailing List The environmental mailing list includes: Federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; Native American 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 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 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 2). 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 at 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., CP15–527). 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/docsfiling/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 8, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–26185 Filed 10–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Becoming an Intervenor [Project No. 12486–008—Idaho] In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, 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 in the ‘‘Document-less Intervention Guide’’ under the ‘‘e-filing’’ link on the Commission’s Web site. Motions to intervene are more fully described at https://www.ferc.gov/ resources/guides/how-to/intervene.asp. Twin Lakes Canal Company; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Bear River Narrows Hydroelectric Project and Intention To Hold Public Meetings VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Oct 14, 2015 Jkt 238001 In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for license for the Bear River Narrows Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 12486) and prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the project. PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62067 The proposed project would be located on the Bear River, near the city of Preston, in Franklin County, Idaho. The project would occupy 243 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The draft EIS contains staff’s analysis of the applicant’s proposal and the alternatives for licensing the Bear River Narrows Project. The draft EIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the license applicant, and Commission staff. A copy of the draft EIS is available for review at the Commission or may 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, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (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. All comments must be filed by Monday, November 30, 2015, and should reference Project No. 12486–008. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission’s efiling system 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. In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this draft EIS (18 CFR 380.10). You must file your request to intervene as specified above. You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are invited to attend public meetings that will be held to receive comments on the draft EIS. The agency scoping meeting will focus on resource agency and nongovernmental organization input, while the public scoping meeting is primarily for public input. All interested E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1 62068 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 199 / Thursday, October 15, 2015 / Notices individuals, organizations, and agencies are invited to attend one or both of the meetings. The time and locations of the meetings are as follows: Agency Meeting DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2015 TIME: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PLACE: Robinson Building ADDRESS: 186 W. 2nd North, Preston, ID 83263 Public Meeting DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2015 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: Robinson Building ADDRESS: 186 W. 2nd North, Preston, ID 83263 At these meetings, resource agency personnel and other interested persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments and recommendations regarding the draft EIS. The meetings will be recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) will become part of the Commission’s public record for the project. These meetings are posted on the Commission’s calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/ EventsList.aspx along with other related information. For further information, please contact Shana Murray at (202) 502–8333 or at shana.murray@ferc.gov. Dated: October 8, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–26183 Filed 10–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP15–558–000; PF15–1–000] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Application Take notice that on September 24, 2015, PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC (PennEast), One Meridian Boulevard, Suite 2C01, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) in Docket No. CP15–558–000 an application pursuant section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, and Parts 157 and 284 of the Commission’s regulations, requesting authorization to construct and operate a new natural gas pipeline system, including pipeline facilities, a compressor station, metering and regulating stations and appurtenant facilities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, all as more fully set forth in the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Oct 14, 2015 Jkt 238001 application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web 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, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Anthony C. Cox, Project Manager, PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC, One Meridian Boulevard, Suite 2C01, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610. Phone (610) 406– 4322, email acox@ugies.com. PennEast seeks authorization to construct, own and operate a new pipeline system comprising 114 miles of 36-inch diameter mainline transmission pipeline from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania to Mercer County, New Jersey; a 2.1 mile, 24-inch lateral in Northhampton County, Pennsylvania; a 0.6 mile, 12-inch diameter lateral in Huntedon County, New Jersey; a 1.4 mile, 36-inch diameter lateral in Hunterdon County, New Jersey; a 47,700 horsepower compressor station in Carbon County, Pennsylvania; and various aboveground facilities, including interconnects, launchers, receivers and mainline block valves. PennEast further requests blanket certificates pursuant to Part 157, Subpart F, and Part 284, Subpart G of the Commission’s regulations; approval of PennEast’s pro forma gas tariff; and other appropriate authorizations and waivers. On October 10, 2014, the Commission staff granted PennEast’s request to use the pre-filing process and assigned Docket No. PF15–1–000 for this proceeding during the pre-filing review of the project. Now, as of the filing of the application on September 24, 2015, the pre-filing process for this project has ended. From this time forward, PennEast’s proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP15–558– 000, as noted in the caption of this Notice. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit seven copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission’s rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commentors will not be E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 199 (Thursday, October 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62067-62068]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-26183]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12486-008--Idaho]


Twin Lakes Canal Company; Notice of Availability of the Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement for the Bear River Narrows Hydroelectric 
Project and Intention To Hold Public Meetings

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) 
regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR 
part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]), the Office of Energy 
Projects has reviewed the application for license for the Bear River 
Narrows Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 12486) and prepared a draft 
environmental impact statement (EIS) for the project.
    The proposed project would be located on the Bear River, near the 
city of Preston, in Franklin County, Idaho. The project would occupy 
243 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
    The draft EIS contains staff's analysis of the applicant's proposal 
and the alternatives for licensing the Bear River Narrows Project. The 
draft EIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-
governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the 
license applicant, and Commission staff.
    A copy of the draft EIS is available for review at the Commission 
or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov, 
using the ``e-Library'' link. Enter the docket number, excluding the 
last three digits, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 208-
3676, or for TTY, contact (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.
    All comments must be filed by Monday, November 30, 2015, and should 
reference Project No. 12486-008. The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission's efiling 
system 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. In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: 
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this draft EIS (18 
CFR 380.10). You must file your request to intervene as specified 
above. You do not need intervenor status to have your comments 
considered.
    In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are 
invited to attend public meetings that will be held to receive comments 
on the draft EIS. The agency scoping meeting will focus on resource 
agency and non-governmental organization input, while the public 
scoping meeting is primarily for public input. All interested

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individuals, organizations, and agencies are invited to attend one or 
both of the meetings. The time and locations of the meetings are as 
follows:

Agency Meeting

DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2015
TIME: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Robinson Building
ADDRESS: 186 W. 2nd North, Preston, ID 83263

Public Meeting

DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2015
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Robinson Building
ADDRESS: 186 W. 2nd North, Preston, ID 83263
    At these meetings, resource agency personnel and other interested 
persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments 
and recommendations regarding the draft EIS. The meetings will be 
recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) 
will become part of the Commission's public record for the project. 
These meetings are posted on the Commission's calendar located at 
https://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx along with other 
related information.
    For further information, please contact Shana Murray at (202) 502-
8333 or at shana.murray@ferc.gov.

    Dated: October 8, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-26183 Filed 10-14-15; 8:45 am]
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