Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC; Equitrans, LP; Notice of Applications, 70196-70198 [2015-28771]

Download as PDF 70196 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 219 / Friday, November 13, 2015 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC CP16–9–000 Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. PF15–12–000] jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Application Take notice that on October 22, 2015, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin) and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (Maritimes) (together, the Applicants), 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, Texas 77056–5310, jointly filed in the above referenced docket an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Part 157 of the Commission’s regulations requesting authorization to construct and operate the Atlantic Bridge Project, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site 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, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Berk Donaldson, General Manager, Rates and Certificates, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C., P.O. Box 1642, Houston, Texas 77251–1642 at (713) 627–4488. Specifically the applicants propose to: (i) Construct 6.3 miles pipeline facilities and related facilities in New York and Connecticut; (ii) modify three existing compressor stations in Connecticut resulting in the addition of 18,800 horsepower (hp) of compression; (iii) construct and operate a new compressor station in Massachusetts resulting in the addition of 7,700 hp of compression; (iv) modify six existing metering, and regulator stations (M&R) and construct a new M&R Station; and (v) to abandon certain existing facilities. The Atlantic Bridge Project will allow both Algonquin and Maritimes to provide additional firm transportation. The applicants request authorization to charge an initial incremental Atlantic Bridge Project recourse rate and related incremental fuel, and also requested a pre-determination of rolled-in rates treatment for the Project. The cost of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:03 Nov 12, 2015 Jkt 238001 project will be approximately $449.8 million. On February 20, 2015 the Commission staff granted Columbia’s request to utilize the Pre-Filing Process and assigned Docket No. PF15–12–000 to staff activities involved in the Project. Now, as of the filing of the October 22, 2015 application, the Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, this proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP16–9–000, 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 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 in the proceeding with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 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 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comment Date: November 27, 2015. Dated: November 5, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–28770 Filed 11–12–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP16–10–000; Docket No. PF15–3–000; Docket No. CP16–13–000; Docket No. PF15–22–000] Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC; Equitrans, LP; Notice of Applications On October 23, 2015, Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley), having its principal place of business at 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1 jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 219 / Friday, November 13, 2015 / Notices Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222–3111, filed an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations seeking: (1) A certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing Mountain Valley to construct, own, and operate the Mountain Valley Pipeline Project; (2) a blanket certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing Mountain Valley to provide open-access interstate transportation services, with pre-granted abandonment approval; (3) a blanket certificate of public convenience and necessity under Part 157, Subpart F of the Commission’s regulations for Mountain Valley to construct, operate, acquire, and abandon certain eligible facilities, and services related thereto; (4) approval for its proposed interim period rates and initial recourse rates for transportation service and for its pro forma tariff; and (5) such other authorizations or waivers as may be deemed necessary to allow for the construction to commence as proposed. On October 27, 2015, Equitrans, LP (Equitrans), having its principal place of business at 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222– 3111, filed an application pursuant to sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct, own, and operate the Equitrans Expansion Project. Equitrans also seeks authority to abandon an existing compressor station located in Greene County, Pennsylvania. The proposals of both applicants are more fully described in the applications, which are on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filings 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, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding the Mountain Valley or Equitrans applications should be directed to Matthew Eggerding, Counsel, 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 553–5786, or fax (412) 553–7781, or by email meggerding@eqt.com. Mountain Valley requests authorization to construct facilities that will allow it to provide up to 2.0 million dekatherms per day of firm transportation service. Specifically, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:03 Nov 12, 2015 Jkt 238001 Mountain Valley proposes to construct and operate: (1) Approximately 301 miles of 42-inch diameter pipeline in West Virginia and Virginia; (2) three new compressor stations providing approximately 171,600 nominal horsepower (hp) of compression; and (3) other minor facilities. Equitrans requests authorization to construct, own, and operate: (1) Approximately 7.87 miles of pipeline in Allegheny, Washington, and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania and Wetzel County, West Virginia; (2) a new 31,300 nominal hp compressor station (Redhook Compressor Station) in Greene County, Pennsylvania; (3) a new interconnect in Wetzel County, West Virginia with Mountain Valley’s planned pipeline system (Webster Interconnect); and (4) ancillary facilities. Equitrans also seeks authority to abandon an existing 4,800 hp compressor station in Greene County, Pennsylvania (Pratt Compressor Station) following the construction of the new Redhook Compressor Station. On October 31, 2014, Commission staff granted Mountain Valley’s request to use the pre-filing process and assigned Docket No. PF15–3–000 to staff activities involving the Projects. Now, as of the filing of this application on October 23, 2015, the NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, this proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP16–10– 000 as noted in the caption of this Notice. Additionally, Equitrans, LP (Equitrans) filed a related application under CP16–13–000. On April 9, 2015, Commission staff granted Equitrans request to use the pre-filing process and assigned Docket No. PF15–22–000 to staff activities involving the Projects. Now, as of the filing of Equitrans’ application on October 27, 2015, the NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, Equitrans’ proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP16–13–000. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70197 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 7 copies of filings made in the proceeding with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. 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 required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1 70198 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 219 / Friday, November 13, 2015 / Notices Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 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. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 26, 2015. Dated: November 5, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–28771 Filed 11–12–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2246–074] jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Yuba County Water Agency; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Application for Temporary Variance of Minimum Flow Requirement. b. Project No.: 2246–074. c. Date Filed: October 30, 2015. d. Applicant: Yuba County Water Agency (licensee). e. Name of Project: Yuba River Project. f. Location: North Yuba River, Middle Yuba River, and Oregon Creek in Yuba, Nevada, and Sierra counties, CA. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Curt Aikens, General Manager, Yuba County Water Agency, 1200 F Street, Marysville, CA 95901–4740, (530) 741– 5015. i. FERC Contact: Mr. John Aedo, (415) 369–3335, or john.aedo@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests, and recommendations is December 7, 2015. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:03 Nov 12, 2015 Jkt 238001 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 at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P– 2246–074) on any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: The licensee requests a temporary variance of the minimum flow requirements in the lower Yuba River below Englebright Dam from December 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016, due to low reservoir storage and dry watershed conditions. License Article 33 requires that the licensee provide a minimum flow of: 600 cubic feet per second (cfs) from October 16 through December 31; 1,000 cfs from January 1–15; and 600 cfs from January 16 through March 31. In order to conserve water resources during the current drought, the licensee proposes to instead, release 550 cfs from December 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. In addition, the licensee requests that the minimum flow compliance criteria during this period be based on a 5-day running average of average daily streamflows, with instantaneous flows never less than 90 percent of the specified 550 cfs minimum flow and never less than 550 cfs for more than 48 hours. 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/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field 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. For assistance, call 1–866–208- 3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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, .214. 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 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 Responsive 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 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 and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the license surrender. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener 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. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Dated: November 5, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–28772 Filed 11–12–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 219 (Friday, November 13, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70196-70198]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28771]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP16-10-000; Docket No. PF15-3-000; Docket No. CP16-13-000; 
Docket No. PF15-22-000]


Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC; Equitrans, LP; Notice of 
Applications

    On October 23, 2015, Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain 
Valley), having its principal place of business at 625 Liberty Avenue, 
Suite 1700,

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3111, filed an application pursuant to 
section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations seeking: (1) A 
certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing Mountain 
Valley to construct, own, and operate the Mountain Valley Pipeline 
Project; (2) a blanket certificate of public convenience and necessity 
authorizing Mountain Valley to provide open-access interstate 
transportation services, with pre-granted abandonment approval; (3) a 
blanket certificate of public convenience and necessity under Part 157, 
Subpart F of the Commission's regulations for Mountain Valley to 
construct, operate, acquire, and abandon certain eligible facilities, 
and services related thereto; (4) approval for its proposed interim 
period rates and initial recourse rates for transportation service and 
for its pro forma tariff; and (5) such other authorizations or waivers 
as may be deemed necessary to allow for the construction to commence as 
proposed.
    On October 27, 2015, Equitrans, LP (Equitrans), having its 
principal place of business at 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3111, filed an application pursuant to 
sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations seeking a 
certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct, own, and 
operate the Equitrans Expansion Project. Equitrans also seeks authority 
to abandon an existing compressor station located in Greene County, 
Pennsylvania.
    The proposals of both applicants are more fully described in the 
applications, which are on file with the Commission and open to public 
inspection. The filings 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, contact FERC at 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208-3676 or TTY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding the Mountain Valley or Equitrans 
applications should be directed to Matthew Eggerding, Counsel, 625 
Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 553-
5786, or fax (412) 553-7781, or by email meggerding@eqt.com.
    Mountain Valley requests authorization to construct facilities that 
will allow it to provide up to 2.0 million dekatherms per day of firm 
transportation service. Specifically, Mountain Valley proposes to 
construct and operate: (1) Approximately 301 miles of 42-inch diameter 
pipeline in West Virginia and Virginia; (2) three new compressor 
stations providing approximately 171,600 nominal horsepower (hp) of 
compression; and (3) other minor facilities.
    Equitrans requests authorization to construct, own, and operate: 
(1) Approximately 7.87 miles of pipeline in Allegheny, Washington, and 
Greene Counties, Pennsylvania and Wetzel County, West Virginia; (2) a 
new 31,300 nominal hp compressor station (Redhook Compressor Station) 
in Greene County, Pennsylvania; (3) a new interconnect in Wetzel 
County, West Virginia with Mountain Valley's planned pipeline system 
(Webster Interconnect); and (4) ancillary facilities. Equitrans also 
seeks authority to abandon an existing 4,800 hp compressor station in 
Greene County, Pennsylvania (Pratt Compressor Station) following the 
construction of the new Redhook Compressor Station.
    On October 31, 2014, Commission staff granted Mountain Valley's 
request to use the pre-filing process and assigned Docket No. PF15-3-
000 to staff activities involving the Projects. Now, as of the filing 
of this application on October 23, 2015, the NEPA Pre-Filing Process 
for this project has ended. From this time forward, this proceeding 
will be conducted in Docket No. CP16-10-000 as noted in the caption of 
this Notice. Additionally, Equitrans, LP (Equitrans) filed a related 
application under CP16-13-000. On April 9, 2015, Commission staff 
granted Equitrans request to use the pre-filing process and assigned 
Docket No. PF15-22-000 to staff activities involving the Projects. Now, 
as of the filing of Equitrans' application on October 27, 2015, the 
NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time 
forward, Equitrans' proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP16-13-
000.
    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.
    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 7 copies of filings made in the proceeding with the Commission 
and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. 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 required to serve copies of filed 
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will 
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by 
the

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Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by 
the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the 
Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 
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.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 26, 2015.

    Dated: November 5, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-28771 Filed 11-12-15; 8:45 am]
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