Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Susquehanna West Project, 75091-75092 [2015-30398]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 230 / Tuesday, December 1, 2015 / Notices Dated: November 19, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–30472 Filed 11–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL16–16–000; Docket No. QF06–17–004 ] ´ PaTu Wind Farm, LLC v. Portland ´ General Electric Company, PaTu Wind Farm, LLC; Notice of Complaint tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Take notice that on November 18, 2015, pursuant to sections 206 and 306 of the Federal Power Act (FPA),1 section 210(h)(1) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA),2 and Rule 206 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) ´ Rules of Practice and Procedure,3 PaTu ´ Wind Farm, LLC (PaTu or Complainant) filed a formal complaint against Portland General Electric Company (Respondent) alleging that Respondent violated the Commission’s orders 4 by refusing to permit Complainant to establish a dynamic scheduling arrangement for delivery of power from ´ the PaTu wind farm to Respondent’s Balancing Authority Area, all as more fully explained in the complaint. The Complainant certifies that a copy of the complaint has been served on the Respondents. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent’s answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent’s answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the 1 16 U.S.C. 824e & 825e. U.S.C. 824a–3(h)(1). 3 18 CFR 385.206 (2014). 4 PaTu Wind Farm, LLC v. Portland General ´ Electric Co., 150 FERC ¶ 61,032, reh’g denied, 151 FERC ¶ 61,223 (2015), petitions for review pending sub nom., Portland General Electric Co. v. FERC, D.C. Cir. Nos. 15–1237 et al. 2 16 VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:35 Nov 30, 2015 Jkt 238001 ‘‘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. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for electronic review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 8, 2015. Dated: November 18, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–30389 Filed 11–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER16–371–000] BioUrja Power, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding BioUrja Power, LLC’s application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is December 14, 2015. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75091 interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: November 23, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–30430 Filed 11–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP15–148–000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Susquehanna West Project On April 2, 2015, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (TGP) filed an application in Docket No. CP15–148– 000 requesting authorization pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Susquehanna West Project (Project), and would deliver an additional 145,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas. According to TGP, its project would meet market needs in the northeast U.S., which have been capacity constrained. On April 13, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1 75092 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 230 / Tuesday, December 1, 2015 / Notices for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant notice identifies the FERC staff’s planned schedule for the completion of the EA for the Project. Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of EA, February 23, 2016 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline, May 23, 2016 If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Project Description TGP is proposing to construct 8.1 miles of new 36-inch-diameter looping 1 pipeline in two segments in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; relocation of an existing 16,000 horsepower compressor unit from Compressor Station 319 to Compressor Station 317, both located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, resulting in an increase of 16,000 horsepower at Compressor Station 317; replacement of an existing compressor unit at Compressor Station 319 with a new 20,500 horsepower compressor unit, resulting in an increase of 4,500 horsepower at Compressor Station 319; and certain piping and equipment modifications associated with the pipeline loops at Compressor Stations 315, 317, and 319. Background On June 10, 2015, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Susquehanna West Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In response to the NOI, the Commission received comments from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Historic Preservation Office; and the Allegheny Defense Project. The 1 A pipeline loop is a segment of pipe constructed parallel to an existing pipeline to increase capacity. VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:35 Nov 30, 2015 Jkt 238001 primary environmental issues raised during scoping relate to impacts on wetlands and waterbodies, fish, wildlife, cultural resources, air quality, and impacts associated with road crossings. Additional Information In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. 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. 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, select ‘‘General Search’’ from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and ‘‘Docket Number’’ excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP15–148), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208–3676, TTY (202) 502–8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Dated: November 24, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–30398 Filed 11–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice Of Filings #3 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER13–94–006. Applicants: Avista Corporation. Description: Compliance filing: Avista Corp OATT Order 1000 Compliance Filing to be effective 11/24/2015. Filed Date: 11/23/15. Accession Number: 20151123–5202. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/15. Docket Numbers: ER13–99–007. Applicants: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Description: Compliance filing: OATT Order No. 1000 Compliance Filing to be effective 11/24/2015. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Filed Date: 11/23/15. Accession Number: 20151123–5287. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/15. Docket Numbers: ER13–836–006. Applicants: MATL LLP. Description: Compliance filing: Compliance Filing Schedule K to be effective 11/24/2015. Filed Date: 11/23/15. Accession Number: 20151123–5290. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–422–002. Applicants: Avista Corporation. Description: Compliance filing: Avista Corp Order 1000 FERC Rate Schedule No. CG2 Compliance Filing to be effective 11/24/2015. Filed Date: 11/23/15. Accession Number: 20151123–5201. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–429–003. Applicants: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Description: Compliance filing: Columbia Grid Functional Agreement Second Amendment to be effective 11/ 24/2015. Filed Date: 11/23/15. Accession Number: 20151123–5288. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–2533–001. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Compliance filing: 2015– 11–23_SA 2831 ITC-Geronimo GIA Compliance (J340) to be effective 10/25/ 2015. Filed Date: 11/23/15. Accession Number: 20151123–5203. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/15. Docket Numbers: ER16–381–000. Applicants: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Executed Services Agreement with FirstEnergy Service Company to be effective 10/23/2015. Filed Date: 11/23/15. Accession Number: 20151123–5226. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/15. Docket Numbers: ER16–382–000. Applicants: Dominion Retail, Inc. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Cancellation of Tariff and Tariff I.D. to be effective 11/24/2015. Filed Date: 11/23/15. Accession Number: 20151123–5284. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/15. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 230 (Tuesday, December 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75091-75092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30398]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP15-148-000]


Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Susquehanna West Project

    On April 2, 2015, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (TGP) 
filed an application in Docket No. CP15-148-000 requesting 
authorization pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to 
construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The 
proposed project is known as the Susquehanna West Project (Project), 
and would deliver an additional 145,000 dekatherms per day of natural 
gas. According to TGP, its project would meet market needs in the 
northeast U.S., which have been capacity constrained.
    On April 13, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application

[[Page 75092]]

for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies 
issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all 
necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a 
federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the 
Commission staff's Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Project. This 
instant notice identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for the 
completion of the EA for the Project.

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA, February 23, 2016
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline, May 23, 2016

    If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be 
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the 
Project's progress.

Project Description

    TGP is proposing to construct 8.1 miles of new 36-inch-diameter 
looping \1\ pipeline in two segments in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; 
relocation of an existing 16,000 horsepower compressor unit from 
Compressor Station 319 to Compressor Station 317, both located in 
Bradford County, Pennsylvania, resulting in an increase of 16,000 
horsepower at Compressor Station 317; replacement of an existing 
compressor unit at Compressor Station 319 with a new 20,500 horsepower 
compressor unit, resulting in an increase of 4,500 horsepower at 
Compressor Station 319; and certain piping and equipment modifications 
associated with the pipeline loops at Compressor Stations 315, 317, and 
319.
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    \1\ A pipeline loop is a segment of pipe constructed parallel to 
an existing pipeline to increase capacity.
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Background

    On June 10, 2015, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Susquehanna West 
Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI 
was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government 
agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; 
Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries 
and newspapers. In response to the NOI, the Commission received 
comments from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; 
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; 
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal 
Historic Preservation Office; and the Allegheny Defense Project. The 
primary environmental issues raised during scoping relate to impacts on 
wetlands and waterbodies, fish, wildlife, cultural resources, air 
quality, and impacts associated with road crossings.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to 
keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, 
the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. 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.
    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, select 
``General Search'' from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date 
range and ``Docket Number'' excluding the last three digits (i.e., 
CP15-148), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to 
eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208-3676, TTY (202) 502-
8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC 
Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued 
by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: November 24, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-30398 Filed 11-30-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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