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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket Nos. PHMSA–2016–0004 Tennessee
Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (TGP);
PHMSA–2016–0006 Southern Natural Gas
Company, L.L.C. (SNG); PHMSA–2016–0007
El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
(EPNG); PHMSA–2016–0008 Colorado
Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C. (CIG);
PHMSA–2016–0009 NEXUS Gas
Transmission, L.L.C. (NEXUS)]
Pipeline Safety: Request for Special
Permit
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA); DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to the Federal
pipeline safety laws, PHMSA is
publishing this notice of special permit
requests we have received from several
natural gas pipeline operators, seeking
relief from compliance with certain
requirements in the Federal pipeline
safety regulations. This notice seeks
public comments on these requests,
including comments on any safety or
environmental impacts. At the
conclusion of the 30-day comment
period, PHMSA will evaluate the
requests and determine whether to grant
or deny a special permit.
DATES: Submit any comments regarding
these special permit requests by March
24, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Comments should reference
the docket numbers for the specific
special permit request and may be
submitted in the following ways:
• E-Gov Web site: https://
www.Regulations.gov. This site allows
the public to enter comments on any
Federal Register notice issued by any
agency.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• Mail: Docket Management System:
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: DOT Docket
Management System: U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
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Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
Instructions: You should identify the
docket number for the special permit
request you are commenting on at the
beginning of your comments. If you
submit your comments by mail, please
submit two copies. To receive
confirmation that PHMSA has received
your comments, please include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Internet
users may submit comments at https://
www.Regulations.gov.
Note: Comments are posted without
changes or edits to https://
www.Regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided. There is a privacy
statement published on https://
www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General: Kay McIver by telephone at
(202) 366–0113; or, email at
kay.mciver@dot.gov.
Technical: Steve Nanney by telephone
at (713) 272–2855; or, email at
steve.nanney@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PHMSA
has received requests for special permits
from pipeline operators who seek relief
from compliance with certain pipeline
safety regulations. Each request includes
a technical analysis and a Draft
Environment Assessment (EA) provided
by the respective operator. Each request
is filed in the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) and has
been assigned a separate docket number
in the FDMS. We invite interested
persons to participate by reviewing
these special permit requests, their
supporting EA, and any proposed
special permit conditions to maintain
pipeline integrity and safety, at https://
www.Regulations.gov; and by
submitting written comments, data or
other views. Please include any
comments on potential safety or
environmental impacts that may result
if these special permits are granted.
Before acting on these special permit
requests, PHMSA will evaluate all
comments received on or before the
comments closing date. Comments will
be evaluated after this date if it is
possible to do so without incurring
additional expense or delay. PHMSA
will consider each relevant comment we
receive in making our decision to grant
or deny the request.
PHMSA has received the following
special permit request(s):
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Requester
PHMSA–2016–0004 ............
Tennessee Gas Pipeline
Company, L.L.C. (TGP).
49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and
192.5.
PHMSA–2016–0006 ............
Southern Natural Gas,
Company, L.L.C. (SNG).
49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and
192.5.
PHMSA–2016–0007 ............
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Docket No.
El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (EPNG).
49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and
192.5.
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Nature of special permit
To authorize TGP Company relief from certain Federal
regulations found in 49 CFR 192.611(a) and (d),
192.619(a) and 192.5, for pipeline segments where
the class location of the segments had been
changed in accordance with § 192.5(c) ‘‘cluster
rule’’.
TGP found that their procedure methodology for the
determination of class location boundaries using the
clustering and sliding mile criteria in 49 CFR
192.5(c) was incorrect and has updated operating
procedures for usage of this cluster rule, and the
sliding mile for confirmation of maximum allowable
operating pressure (MAOP). The change in clustering methodology resulted in a number of new
class location units, and more specifically Class 3
locations, for which pressure testing or pipe replacements are now required.
TGP proposes to replace all pipeline segments that
are in areas with over 10 dwellings for human occupancy within 5 years, and to implement enhanced
integrity management (IM) activities over all described pipeline segments. These proposed IM activities can be reviewed on docket # PHMSA–2016–
0004 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
This change impacts 48.02 miles of TGP mainline
pipelines. The special permit request covers multiple
TGP interstate pipeline segments located in the
states of Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee,
Texas and West Virginia.
To authorize SNG Company relief from certain Federal regulations found in 49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and 192.5, for pipeline segments
where the class location of the segments had been
changed in accordance with § 192.5(c) ‘‘cluster
rule’’.
SNG found that their procedure methodology for the
determination of class location boundaries using the
clustering and sliding mile criteria in 49 CFR
192.5(c) was incorrect and has updated operating
procedures for usage of this cluster rule, and the
sliding mile for confirmation of maximum allowable
operating pressure (MAOP). The change in clustering methodology resulted in a number of new
class location units, and more specifically Class 3
locations, for which pressure testing or pipe replacements are now required.
SNG proposes to replace all pipeline segments that
are in areas with over 10 dwellings for human occupancy within 5 years, and to implement enhanced
integrity management (IM) activities over all described pipeline segments. These proposed IM activities can be reviewed on docket # PHMSA–2016–
0006 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
This change impacts 5.75 miles of SNG mainline pipelines. The special permit request covers multiple
SNG interstate pipeline segments located in the
states of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.
To authorize EPNG Company relief from certain Federal regulations found in 49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and 192.5, for pipeline segments
where the class location of the segments had been
changed in accordance with § 192.5(c) ‘‘cluster
rule’’.
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Docket No.
Requester
Regulation(s)
Nature of special permit
Colorado Interstate Gas
Company, L.L.C. (CIG).
49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and
192.5.
PHMSA–2016–0009 ............
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PHMSA–2016–0008 ............
NEXUS Gas Transmission,
L.L.C. (NEXUS).
49 CFR 192.625 ................
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EPNG found that their procedure methodology for the
determination of class location boundaries using the
clustering and sliding mile criteria in 49 CFR
192.5(c) was incorrect and has updated operating
procedures for usage of this cluster rule, and the
sliding mile for confirmation of maximum allowable
operating pressure (MAOP). The change in clustering methodology resulted in a number of new
class location units, and more specifically Class 3
locations, for which pressure testing or pipe replacements are now required.
EPNG proposes to replace all pipeline segments that
are in areas with over 10 dwellings for human occupancy within 5 years, and to implement enhanced
integrity management (IM) activities over all described pipeline segments. These proposed IM activities can be reviewed on docket # PHMSA–2016–
0007 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
This change impacts 7.25 miles of EPNG mainline
pipelines. The special permit request covers multiple
EPNG interstate pipeline segments located in the
states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
To authorize CIG Company relief from certain Federal
regulations found in 49 CFR 192.611(a) and (d),
192.619(a) and 192.5, for pipeline segments where
the class location of the segments had been
changed in accordance with § 192.5(c) ‘‘cluster
rule’’.
CIG found that their procedure methodology for the
determination of class location boundaries using the
clustering and sliding mile criteria in 49 CFR
192.5(c) was incorrect and has updated operating
procedures for usage of this cluster rule, and the
sliding mile for confirmation of maximum allowable
operating pressure (MAOP). The change in clustering methodology resulted in a number of new
class location units, and more specifically Class 3
locations, for which pressure testing or pipe replacements are now required.
CIG proposes to replace all pipeline segments that are
in areas with over 10 dwellings for human occupancy within 5 years, and to implement enhanced
integrity management (IM) activities over all described pipeline segments. These proposed IM activities can be reviewed on docket # PHMSA–2016–
0008 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
This change impacts 3.47 miles of CIG mainline pipelines. The special permit request covers multiple
CIG interstate pipeline segments located in the
states of Colorado and Wyoming.
To authorize NEXUS Gas Transmission, L.L.C., in the
waiving of certain Federal odorization requirements
found in 49 CFR 192.625, for its proposed pipeline
system in Michigan.
The proposed NEXUS system will consist of approximately 255 miles of new 36-inch pipeline, four (4)
new compressor stations, and six (6) new meter
stations with a design capacity of 1.5 billion cubic
feet per day (Bcf/d). The construction and operation
of the NEXUS Pipeline will be done by Spectra Energy Partners, L.P. (SEP), in partnership with DTE
Energy Company.
The NEXUS pipeline route primarily passes through
Class 1 areas for the first 248 miles. However, approximately 55% (∼4.0) miles of the last 7.3 miles
leading up to the terminus of the NEXUS pipeline
and the interconnect with DTE Gas Company, will
pass through Class 3 areas. As a result of the Class
3 percentage, 49 CFR 192.625 requires odorization
of the pipeline in the Class 3 areas of the last 7.3
miles of the NEXUS pipeline.
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Docket No.
Requester
Regulation(s)
Nature of special permit
NEXUS proposed to implement additional design, materials, construction, operations and maintenance requirements described in Sections 4.2 through 4.5,
below, that would be specified conditions in their
proposed special permit. These proposed conditions
can be reviewed on docket # PHMSA–2016–0009
at https://www.Regulations.gov.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60118 (c)(1) and 49
CFR 1.97
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy
and Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
Port Performance Freight Statistics
Working Group
Bureau of Transportation
Statistics (BTS), Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Research and Technology,
U.S. Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of Establishment of Port
Performance Freight Statistics Working
Group and Solicitation of Nominations
for Membership.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to section 6314 of
title 49, United States Code, as codified
by section 6018 of the Fixing America’s
Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
(Pub. L. 114–94; 129 Stat. 1312) and
section 9(a)(1) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), and following
consultation with the Committee
Management Secretariat, General
Services Administration, notice is
hereby given that the Port Performance
Freight Statistics Working Group
(hereafter, ‘‘Working Group’’) will be
established and make its
recommendations on or before
December 4, 2016. Further, this notice
serves as a request for nominations for
representatives to the Working Group.
The establishment of the Working
Group is necessary for the Department
to carry out its mission and in the best
interest of the public. The Working
Group will operate in accordance with
the provisions of the FACA and the
rules and regulations issued in
implementation of that Act.
DATES: The deadline for nominations for
Working Group representatives must be
received on or before March 24, 2016.
ADDRESSES: All nomination material
should be emailed to the BTS Director
Patricia Hu at: portstatistics@dot.gov or
mailed to Office of the Assistant
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Secretary for Research and Technology,
Bureau of Transportation Statistics,
Attn: Port Performance Freight Statistics
Working Group, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Room # E34–429,
Washington, DC 20590. Any person
requiring accessibility accommodations
should contact the Bureau of
Transportation Statistics at (202) 366–
1270; or email BTS Director Patricia Hu
at: portstatistics@dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Research and Technology, Bureau of
Transportation Statistics, Attn: Port
Performance Freight Statistics Working
Group, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Room # E34–429,
Washington, DC 20590; phone: (202)
366–1270; or email: portstatistics@
dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of
meeting the requirement under 49
U.S.C. 6314(c), the BTS Director is
establishing the Working Group to
receive recommendations on matters
related to port performance measures,
including:
(a) Identifying a generally accepted
industry standard for port data
collection and reporting.
(b) Specifying standards for collecting
data and reporting nationally consistent
port performance measures.
(c) Making recommendations for
statistics measuring on U.S. port
capacity and throughput.
(d) Developing a process for the U.S.
Department of Transportation (hereafter,
‘‘Department’’) to collect timely and
consistent data, including identifying
safeguards to protect proprietary
information.
The Department is hereby soliciting
nominations for Working Group
representatives. The BTS Director on
behalf of the Secretary of Transportation
will appoint the Working Group
members. In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
6314(c), the Working Group shall be
comprised of representatives from a
number of Federal agencies,
organizations, and industries. The
Department is seeking nominations to
fill the following positions on the
Working Group:
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• 1 representative from the rail
industry;
• 1 representative from the trucking
industry;
• 1 representative from the maritime
shipping industry;
• 1 representative from a labor
organization for each industry [rail,
trucking, and maritime shipping];
• 1 representative from the
International Longshoremen’s
Association;
• 1 representative from the
International Longshore and Warehouse
Union;
• 1 representative from a port
authority;
• 1 representative from a terminal
operator; and
• representatives of the
Transportation Research Board of the
National Academies of Sciences,
Engineering, and Medicine.
In establishing the Working Group,
the Department shall establish a Chair
and Vice Chair of the Working Group
from among those selected
representatives, and the Working Group
is expected to meet as necessary to
fulfill the purpose for which it was
established. Working Group
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appointed as Special Government
Employees, subject to certain ethics
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the appointment process.
The Working Group may seek subject
matter experts (SMEs) from
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on the Working Group to serve on
subcommittees. These SMEs who are
called upon solely for their expertise
may also be appointed as Special
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subject to certain ethics restrictions, and
such subcommittee members will be
required to submit certain information
in connection with the appointment
process.
Process and Deadline for Submitting
Nominations: Qualified individuals may
self-nominate or be nominated by any
individual or organization. To be
considered for the Port Performance
Freight Statistics Working Group,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
[Docket Nos. PHMSA-2016-0004 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
(TGP); PHMSA-2016-0006 Southern Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (SNG);
PHMSA-2016-0007 El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (EPNG); PHMSA-2016-
0008 Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C. (CIG); PHMSA-2016-0009
NEXUS Gas Transmission, L.L.C. (NEXUS)]
Pipeline Safety: Request for Special Permit
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA);
DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal pipeline safety laws, PHMSA is
publishing this notice of special permit requests we have received from
several natural gas pipeline operators, seeking relief from compliance
with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety regulations.
This notice seeks public comments on these requests, including comments
on any safety or environmental impacts. At the conclusion of the 30-day
comment period, PHMSA will evaluate the requests and determine whether
to grant or deny a special permit.
DATES: Submit any comments regarding these special permit requests by
March 24, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Comments should reference the docket numbers for the
specific special permit request and may be submitted in the following
ways:
E-Gov Web site: https://www.Regulations.gov. This site
allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice
issued by any agency.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System: U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
20590 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Instructions: You should identify the docket number for the special
permit request you are commenting on at the beginning of your comments.
If you submit your comments by mail, please submit two copies. To
receive confirmation that PHMSA has received your comments, please
include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit
comments at https://www.Regulations.gov.
Note: Comments are posted without changes or edits to https://www.Regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
There is a privacy statement published on https://www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General: Kay McIver by telephone at (202) 366-0113; or, email at
kay.mciver@dot.gov.
Technical: Steve Nanney by telephone at (713) 272-2855; or, email
at steve.nanney@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PHMSA has received requests for special
permits from pipeline operators who seek relief from compliance with
certain pipeline safety regulations. Each request includes a technical
analysis and a Draft Environment Assessment (EA) provided by the
respective operator. Each request is filed in the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) and has been assigned a separate docket number
in the FDMS. We invite interested persons to participate by reviewing
these special permit requests, their supporting EA, and any proposed
special permit conditions to maintain pipeline integrity and safety, at
https://www.Regulations.gov; and by submitting written comments, data or
other views. Please include any comments on potential safety or
environmental impacts that may result if these special permits are
granted.
Before acting on these special permit requests, PHMSA will evaluate
all comments received on or before the comments closing date. Comments
will be evaluated after this date if it is possible to do so without
incurring additional expense or delay. PHMSA will consider each
relevant comment we receive in making our decision to grant or deny the
request.
PHMSA has received the following special permit request(s):
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Docket No. Requester Regulation(s) Nature of special permit
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PHMSA-2016-0004.................... Tennessee Gas Pipeline 49 CFR 192.611(a) and To authorize TGP Company
Company, L.L.C. (TGP). (d), 192.619(a) and relief from certain
192.5. Federal regulations found
in 49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and 192.5,
for pipeline segments
where the class location
of the segments had been
changed in accordance with
Sec. 192.5(c) ``cluster
rule''.
TGP found that their
procedure methodology for
the determination of class
location boundaries using
the clustering and sliding
mile criteria in 49 CFR
192.5(c) was incorrect and
has updated operating
procedures for usage of
this cluster rule, and the
sliding mile for
confirmation of maximum
allowable operating
pressure (MAOP). The
change in clustering
methodology resulted in a
number of new class
location units, and more
specifically Class 3
locations, for which
pressure testing or pipe
replacements are now
required.
TGP proposes to replace all
pipeline segments that are
in areas with over 10
dwellings for human
occupancy within 5 years,
and to implement enhanced
integrity management (IM)
activities over all
described pipeline
segments. These proposed
IM activities can be
reviewed on docket # PHMSA-
2016-0004 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
This change impacts 48.02
miles of TGP mainline
pipelines. The special
permit request covers
multiple TGP interstate
pipeline segments located
in the states of Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mississippi,
New Jersey, New York,
Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Tennessee, Texas and West
Virginia.
PHMSA-2016-0006.................... Southern Natural Gas, 49 CFR 192.611(a) and To authorize SNG Company
Company, L.L.C. (SNG). (d), 192.619(a) and relief from certain
192.5. Federal regulations found
in 49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and 192.5,
for pipeline segments
where the class location
of the segments had been
changed in accordance with
Sec. 192.5(c) ``cluster
rule''.
SNG found that their
procedure methodology for
the determination of class
location boundaries using
the clustering and sliding
mile criteria in 49 CFR
192.5(c) was incorrect and
has updated operating
procedures for usage of
this cluster rule, and the
sliding mile for
confirmation of maximum
allowable operating
pressure (MAOP). The
change in clustering
methodology resulted in a
number of new class
location units, and more
specifically Class 3
locations, for which
pressure testing or pipe
replacements are now
required.
SNG proposes to replace all
pipeline segments that are
in areas with over 10
dwellings for human
occupancy within 5 years,
and to implement enhanced
integrity management (IM)
activities over all
described pipeline
segments. These proposed
IM activities can be
reviewed on docket # PHMSA-
2016-0006 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
This change impacts 5.75
miles of SNG mainline
pipelines. The special
permit request covers
multiple SNG interstate
pipeline segments located
in the states of Alabama,
Georgia, Louisiana and
Mississippi.
PHMSA-2016-0007.................... El Paso Natural Gas 49 CFR 192.611(a) and To authorize EPNG Company
Company, L.L.C. (d), 192.619(a) and relief from certain
(EPNG). 192.5. Federal regulations found
in 49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and 192.5,
for pipeline segments
where the class location
of the segments had been
changed in accordance with
Sec. 192.5(c) ``cluster
rule''.
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EPNG found that their
procedure methodology for
the determination of class
location boundaries using
the clustering and sliding
mile criteria in 49 CFR
192.5(c) was incorrect and
has updated operating
procedures for usage of
this cluster rule, and the
sliding mile for
confirmation of maximum
allowable operating
pressure (MAOP). The
change in clustering
methodology resulted in a
number of new class
location units, and more
specifically Class 3
locations, for which
pressure testing or pipe
replacements are now
required.
EPNG proposes to replace
all pipeline segments that
are in areas with over 10
dwellings for human
occupancy within 5 years,
and to implement enhanced
integrity management (IM)
activities over all
described pipeline
segments. These proposed
IM activities can be
reviewed on docket # PHMSA-
2016-0007 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
This change impacts 7.25
miles of EPNG mainline
pipelines. The special
permit request covers
multiple EPNG interstate
pipeline segments located
in the states of Arizona,
New Mexico, and Texas.
PHMSA-2016-0008.................... Colorado Interstate 49 CFR 192.611(a) and To authorize CIG Company
Gas Company, L.L.C. (d), 192.619(a) and relief from certain
(CIG). 192.5. Federal regulations found
in 49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d), 192.619(a) and 192.5,
for pipeline segments
where the class location
of the segments had been
changed in accordance with
Sec. 192.5(c) ``cluster
rule''.
CIG found that their
procedure methodology for
the determination of class
location boundaries using
the clustering and sliding
mile criteria in 49 CFR
192.5(c) was incorrect and
has updated operating
procedures for usage of
this cluster rule, and the
sliding mile for
confirmation of maximum
allowable operating
pressure (MAOP). The
change in clustering
methodology resulted in a
number of new class
location units, and more
specifically Class 3
locations, for which
pressure testing or pipe
replacements are now
required.
CIG proposes to replace all
pipeline segments that are
in areas with over 10
dwellings for human
occupancy within 5 years,
and to implement enhanced
integrity management (IM)
activities over all
described pipeline
segments. These proposed
IM activities can be
reviewed on docket # PHMSA-
2016-0008 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
This change impacts 3.47
miles of CIG mainline
pipelines. The special
permit request covers
multiple CIG interstate
pipeline segments located
in the states of Colorado
and Wyoming.
PHMSA-2016-0009.................... NEXUS Gas 49 CFR 192.625........ To authorize NEXUS Gas
Transmission, L.L.C. Transmission, L.L.C., in
(NEXUS). the waiving of certain
Federal odorization
requirements found in 49
CFR 192.625, for its
proposed pipeline system
in Michigan.
The proposed NEXUS system
will consist of
approximately 255 miles of
new 36-inch pipeline, four
(4) new compressor
stations, and six (6) new
meter stations with a
design capacity of 1.5
billion cubic feet per day
(Bcf/d). The construction
and operation of the NEXUS
Pipeline will be done by
Spectra Energy Partners,
L.P. (SEP), in partnership
with DTE Energy Company.
The NEXUS pipeline route
primarily passes through
Class 1 areas for the
first 248 miles. However,
approximately 55% (~4.0)
miles of the last 7.3
miles leading up to the
terminus of the NEXUS
pipeline and the
interconnect with DTE Gas
Company, will pass through
Class 3 areas. As a result
of the Class 3 percentage,
49 CFR 192.625 requires
odorization of the
pipeline in the Class 3
areas of the last 7.3
miles of the NEXUS
pipeline.
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NEXUS proposed to implement
additional design,
materials, construction,
operations and maintenance
requirements described in
Sections 4.2 through 4.5,
below, that would be
specified conditions in
their proposed special
permit. These proposed
conditions can be reviewed
on docket # PHMSA-2016-
0009 at https://www.Regulations.gov.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60118 (c)(1) and 49 CFR 1.97
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs.
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