Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Availability of Draft General Conformity Analysis for the Atlantic Sunrise Project, 78798-78799 [2016-27067]

Download as PDF 78798 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 217 / Wednesday, November 9, 2016 / Notices 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 proposed re-development. 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 3, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2016–27069 Filed 11–8–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 Nov 08, 2016 Jkt 241001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP15–138–000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Availability of Draft General Conformity Analysis for the Atlantic Sunrise Project In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission or FERC) regulations, Commission staff has prepared this draft General Conformity Determination (GCD) for the Atlantic Sunrise Project (Project) to assess the potential air quality impacts associated with the construction of natural gas transmission facilities proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (Transco). The FERC staff concludes that the Project would achieve conformity in Pennsylvania through the transfer of Emission Reduction Credits. FERC staff will issue a final GCD to address any changes necessary and respond to comments. The Project would involve the construction and operation of about 199.4 miles of pipeline facilities and appurtenant aboveground facilities, including: • 185.9 miles of new natural gas pipeline in Columbia, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties, Pennsylvania (58.7 miles of 30-inch-diameter and 127.3 miles of 42inch-diameter pipeline); • 11.0 miles of new pipeline looping in Clinton and Lycoming Counties, Pennsylvania (2.5 miles of 36-inchdiameter and 8.5 miles of 42-inchdiameter pipeline); • 2.5 miles of 30-inch-diameter pipeline replacements in Prince William County, Virginia; • two new compressor stations in Columbia and Wyoming Counties, Pennsylvania (Compressor Stations 610 and 605); • additional compression and related modifications to two existing compressor stations in Columbia and Lycoming Counties, Pennsylvania (Compressor Stations 517 and 520) and one in Howard County, Maryland (Compressor Station 190); • other modifications would be taking place at Compressor Stations 145, 150, 155, 160, 170, 185, and 190 across Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia; • two new meter stations and three new regulator stations would be constructed and operated in PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Pennsylvania. There would also be modifications at an existing meter station, and the construction and operation of additional ancillary facilities would occur in Pennsylvania; and • in North Carolina and South Carolina, supplemental odorization, odor detection, and/or odor masking/ deodorization equipment would be installed at 56 meter stations, regulator stations, and ancillary facilities. In addition, the full draft GCD is available for public viewing on the FERC’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link.1 In addition, a limited number of copies of the draft GCD are available for public inspection at the local libraries in the Project area and at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8371. Any person wishing to comment on the draft GCD may do so. To ensure that your comments are properly recorded and considered prior to issuance of the final GCD, it is important that we receive your comments in Washington, DC, on or before December 5, 2016. For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the docket number (CP15–138–000) with your submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. Please carefully follow these instructions so that your comments are properly recorded. (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) Another way to file your comments electronically is by using the eFiling feature on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ If you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’ as the filing type; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 1 https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 217 / Wednesday, November 9, 2016 / Notices Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. For further information, contact Eric Tomasi by telephone at 202–502–8097 or by email at Eric.Tomasi@ferc.gov. Dated: November 3, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [FR Doc. 2016–27067 Filed 11–8–16; 8:45 am] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Patua Acquisition Company, LLC ....................................................................................................................... Desert Wind Farm, LLC ........................................................................................................................................ Innovative Solar 31, LLC ...................................................................................................................................... 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Astra Wind LLC .................................................................................................................................................... Luning Energy Holdings LLC ............................................................................................................................... Luning Energy LLC ............................................................................................................................................... Grand View PV Solar Two LLC ........................................................................................................................... Take notice that during the month of October 2016, the status of the abovecaptioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective by operation of the Commission’s regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a). Dated: November 2, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary [FR Doc. 2016–26990 Filed 11–8–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM16–17–000] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Data Collection for Analytics and Surveillance and Market-Based Rate Purposes; Notice of the Second Technical Workshop on the Data Collection for Analytics and Surveillance and Market-Based Rate Purposes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Data Collection for Analytics and Surveillance and Market-Based Rate Purposes (NOPR), the Commission proposed to revise the Commission’s regulations to collect certain data for analytics and surveillance purposes from market-based rate (MBR) sellers and entities trading virtual products or holding financial transmission rights and to change certain aspects of the substance and format of information submitted for MBR purposes.1 In the NOPR, the Commission stated that staff will hold technical workshops on the 1 Data Collection for Analytics and Surveillance and Market-Based Rate Purposes, 156 FERC ¶ 61,045 (2016). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 Nov 08, 2016 Jkt 241001 data dictionary and the submittal process.2 A technical workshop was held on the draft data dictionary attached to the NOPR on August 11, 2016.3 This notice announces a second technical workshop that will focus on the submittal process. The purpose of this technical workshop is to allow for a dialogue between staff and the public regarding the technical aspects of the submission process. Staff will present case studies drawn from the characteristics of existing entities expected to submit data under the rule. The case studies will include a discussion of (1) the steps the user would follow to submit data to the relational database; (2) the process of data review and validation once the data is received by the Commission; and (3) the notifications a user would receive as the data makes its way through the Commission data validation and receipt process. Staff will also provide a highlevel update on proposed technical refinements to the data dictionary based on prior workshop and additional outreach. The agenda for the workshop is attached. All interested parties are invited to attend. The workshop will be held in Washington, DC on December 7, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at FERC headquarters in the Commission Meeting Room, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC. For those unable to attend in person, access to the workshop sessions will be available by webcast. Due to the detailed, substantive nature of the subject matter, parties EG16–131–000 EG16–132–000 EG16–133–000 EG16–134–000 EG16–135–000 EG16–136–000 EG16–137–000 EG16–138–000 EG16–139–000 EG16–140–000 EG16–141–000 EG16–142–000 EG16–143–000 interested in actively participating in the discussion are encouraged to attend in person. All interested parties (whether attending in person or via webcast) are asked to register online at https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/ registration/12-07-16-form.asp. There is no registration fee. Those who would like to participate in the discussion by telephone during the workshop should send a request for a telephone line to RM16– 17.NOPR@ferc.gov by 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2016, with the subject line: RM16–17 NOPR Workshop Teleconference Request. Commission workshops are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1–866–208–3372 (voice) or 202–502– 8659 (TTY); or send a fax to 202–208– 2106 with the required accommodations. For additional information, please contact David Pierce of FERC’s Office of Enforcement at (202) 502–6454 or send an email to RM16-17.NOPR@ferc.gov. Dated: November 2, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–26994 Filed 11–8–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 2 Id. P 15. Notes on: Technical Workshop on the Draft Data Dictionary Attached to the Data Collection for Analytics and Surveillance and Market-Based Rate Purposes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking’’ available at, https://www.ferc.gov/ CalendarFiles/20160909154402-staff-notes.pdf. 3 ‘‘Staff PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 78799 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP15-138-000]


Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of 
Availability of Draft General Conformity Analysis for the Atlantic 
Sunrise Project

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 
the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's 
(Commission or FERC) regulations, Commission staff has prepared this 
draft General Conformity Determination (GCD) for the Atlantic Sunrise 
Project (Project) to assess the potential air quality impacts 
associated with the construction of natural gas transmission facilities 
proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (Transco).
    The FERC staff concludes that the Project would achieve conformity 
in Pennsylvania through the transfer of Emission Reduction Credits. 
FERC staff will issue a final GCD to address any changes necessary and 
respond to comments.
    The Project would involve the construction and operation of about 
199.4 miles of pipeline facilities and appurtenant aboveground 
facilities, including:
     185.9 miles of new natural gas pipeline in Columbia, 
Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, 
and Wyoming Counties, Pennsylvania (58.7 miles of 30-inch-diameter and 
127.3 miles of 42-inch-diameter pipeline);
     11.0 miles of new pipeline looping in Clinton and Lycoming 
Counties, Pennsylvania (2.5 miles of 36-inch-diameter and 8.5 miles of 
42-inch-diameter pipeline);
     2.5 miles of 30-inch-diameter pipeline replacements in 
Prince William County, Virginia;
     two new compressor stations in Columbia and Wyoming 
Counties, Pennsylvania (Compressor Stations 610 and 605);
     additional compression and related modifications to two 
existing compressor stations in Columbia and Lycoming Counties, 
Pennsylvania (Compressor Stations 517 and 520) and one in Howard 
County, Maryland (Compressor Station 190);
     other modifications would be taking place at Compressor 
Stations 145, 150, 155, 160, 170, 185, and 190 across Maryland, North 
Carolina, and Virginia;
     two new meter stations and three new regulator stations 
would be constructed and operated in Pennsylvania. There would also be 
modifications at an existing meter station, and the construction and 
operation of additional ancillary facilities would occur in 
Pennsylvania; and
     in North Carolina and South Carolina, supplemental 
odorization, odor detection, and/or odor masking/deodorization 
equipment would be installed at 56 meter stations, regulator stations, 
and ancillary facilities.
    In addition, the full draft GCD is available for public viewing on 
the FERC's Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link.\1\ In 
addition, a limited number of copies of the draft GCD are available for 
public inspection at the local libraries in the Project area and at: 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First 
Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-8371.
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    Any person wishing to comment on the draft GCD may do so. To ensure 
that your comments are properly recorded and considered prior to 
issuance of the final GCD, it is important that we receive your 
comments in Washington, DC, on or before December 5, 2016.
    For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to submit 
your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the 
docket number (CP15-138-000) with your submission. The Commission 
encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert staff available 
to assist you at (202) 502-8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. Please carefully 
follow these instructions so that your comments are properly recorded.
    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment 
feature on the Commission's Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to 
Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, 
text-only comments on a project;
    (2) Another way to file your comments electronically is by using 
the eFiling feature on the Commission's Web site (www.ferc.gov) under 
the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide 
comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your 
submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking 
on ``eRegister.'' If you are filing a comment on a particular project, 
please select ``Comment on a Filing'' as the filing type; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to 
the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory

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Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
    For further information, contact Eric Tomasi by telephone at 202-
502-8097 or by email at Eric.Tomasi@ferc.gov.

    Dated: November 3, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-27067 Filed 11-8-16; 8:45 am]
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