Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Eastern Market Access Project, 21384-21385 [2017-09245]

Download as PDF 21384 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 87 / Monday, May 8, 2017 / Notices o. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at Riverdale Power’s office at 130 Riverdale Street, Northbridge, MA 01534. You may also register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. p. Procedural schedule and final amendments: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Issue Deficiency Letter (if necessary) ............................................................................................................................ Request Additional Information ...................................................................................................................................... Issue Acceptance Letter ................................................................................................................................................. Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments ..................................................................................................................... Request Additional Information (if necessary) ............................................................................................................... Issue Scoping Document 2 ............................................................................................................................................ Issue notice of ready for environmental analysis ........................................................................................................... Commission issues EA or draft EA ................................................................................................................................ Comments on EA or draft EA ......................................................................................................................................... Commission issues final EA ........................................................................................................................................... Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. of issuance of the Commission staff’s Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant notice identifies the FERC staff’s planned schedule for completion of the EA for the Project. Dated: May 2, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of the EA June 27, 2017 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline September 25, 2017 If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. [FR Doc. 2017–09249 Filed 5–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP17–15–000] asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Eastern Market Access Project On November 15, 2016, Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP (Dominion) filed an application in Docket No. CP17–15–000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. DCP’s proposed Eastern Market Access Project (Project) in Maryland and Virginia would transport about 294 million cubic feet per day of firm natural gas service to Washington Gas Light Company and provide fuel to Mattawoman Energy, LLC’s Mattawoman Energy Center (power generation facility). On November 30, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted other agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on the request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 May 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 Project Description The Eastern Market Access Project consists of a new 24,370 horsepower (hp) compressor station and installation of two new taps at an existing Washington Gas Light Company Interconnect in Charles County, Maryland; one new 7,000 hp electricdriven compressor and replacement of three existing gas coolers and compression cylinders at the existing Loudoun County Compressor Station, and a new meter building to enclose existing equipment at the Loudoun Meter & Regulating Station in Loudoun County, Virginia; and re-wheeling of the compressor on a 17,400 hp electric unit and upgrading two gas coolers at the Pleasant Valley Compressor Station in Fairfax County, Virginia. Background On February 15, 2017, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Eastern Market Access Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Session (NOI). The NOI was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 July 2017. July 2017. October 2017. October 2017. December 2017. December 2017. March 2018. September 2018. October 2018. January 2019. public interest groups; Native American tribes; local libraries and newspapers; and other interested parties. In response to the Notice of Application and the NOI, the Commission received 336 comments, including comments from 2 federal agencies, 4 local agencies, 4 state agencies, 3 non-governmental agencies, 14 companies (including 6 chambers of commerce), and 328 individuals. The primary issues raised during scoping include impacts on: Drinking water supplies, surface waterbodies, and wetlands; forested areas and wildlife; surrounding land use; visual resources; historic properties and Native American tribes; air quality and noise; and public safety. 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., CP17–15), 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 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 87 / Monday, May 8, 2017 / Notices provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Dated: May 2, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–09245 Filed 5–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0393; FRL–9958–71] Registration Review Draft Risk Assessments for Linuron and Several Pyrethroids; Re-opening of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; re-opening of comment period. AGENCY: In the Federal Register of November 29, 2016, EPA announced the availability of and solicited public comment on the registration review draft risk assessments for a number of pesticide chemicals, including several pyrethroid insecticides listed in Table 1 of Unit II. and the herbicide linuron listed in Table 2 of Unit II. This document re-opens the comment period on the ecological risk assessment for the pyrethroid chemicals for 60 days; and re-opens the comment period on the human health and ecological risk assessments for the chemical linuron for 30 days. EPA is re-opening these comment periods in response to a number of extension requests received from various stakeholders who have cited reasons including the difficulty of commenting due to the length, quantity, SUMMARY: and complexity of the assessments for these particular chemicals, in addition to resource and time constraints. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 7, 2017 for the ecological risk assessment for the pyrethroid chemicals listed in Table 1 of Unit II.; and on or before June 7, 2017 for the human health and ecological risk assessments for the chemical linuron listed in Table 2 of Unit II. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the relevant chemicalspecific docket identification (ID) number(s) from Table 1 and Table 2 of Unit II., using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. See also the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of November 29, 2016 (81 FR 85952) (FRL–9953–53). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information contact: The Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest identified in Tables of Unit II. For questions about the pyrethroid chemicals contact: Garland Waleko, Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–8049; email address: waleko.garland@epa.gov. For questions about linuron contact: Katherine St. Clair, Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 347–8778; email address: stclair.katherine@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. What is the EPA Authority for this action? EPA is conducting its registration review of these chemicals pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. II. What action is the Agency taking? This document re-opens the public comment periods established for linuron and several pyrethroids in the Federal Register document of November 29, 2016 (81 FR 85952) (FRL–9953–53). In that Federal Register document, EPA announced the availability of and sought public comment on the registration review draft risk assessments for a number of pesticide chemicals, including several pyrethroids and linuron. The comment period closed on January 30, 2017. For the pyrethroid chemicals listed in Table 1, EPA is hereby re-opening the comment period on the ecological risk assessment for 60 days, until July 7, 2017. For the chemical linuron listed in Table 2, EPA is hereby re-opening the comment period on the human health and ecological risk assessments for 30 days, until June 7, 2017. EPA is taking these actions in response to a number of extension requests received from various stakeholders who have cited reasons including the difficulty of commenting due to the length, quantity, and complexity of the assessments for these particular chemicals. TABLE 1—PYRETHROIDS ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT Registration review case name and No. Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Bifenthrin, 7402 ........................................... Cyfluthrins (& beta), 7405 ........................... Cypermethrin (alpha & zeta), 7218/2130 ... Cyphenothrin, 7412 ..................................... D-phenothrin, 0426 ..................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0384 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0684 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0167 EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0842 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0539 ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... Deltamethrin, 7414 ...................................... Esfenvalerate, 7406 .................................... Etofenprox, 7407 ......................................... Fenpropathrin, 7601 .................................... Flumethrin, 7456 ......................................... Gamma-cyhalothrin, 7437 ........................... Imiprothrin, 7426 ......................................... Lambda-cyhalothrin, 7408 .......................... Momfluorothrin, 7457 .................................. Permethrin, 2510 ........................................ Prallethrin, 7418 .......................................... Pyrethrins, 2580 .......................................... Tau-fluvalinate, 2295 .................................. Tefluthrin, 7409 ........................................... Tetramethrin, 2660 ...................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0637 EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0301 EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0804 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0422 EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0031 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0479 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0692 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0480 EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0752 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0039 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–1009 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0885 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0915 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0501 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0907 ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 May 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Marquea King, king.marquea@epa.gov, 703–305–7432. Garland Waleko, waleko.garland@epa.gov, 703–308–8049. Susan Bartow, bartow.susan@epa.gov, 703–603–0065. Margaret Hathaway, hathaway.margaret@epa.gov, 703–305–5076. James Parker, parker.james@epa.gov, 703–306–0469. Rachel Ricciardi, ricciardi.rachel@epa.gov, 703–347–0465. Bilin Basu, basu.bilin@epa.gov, 703–347–0455. Marianne Mannix, mannix.marianne@epa.gov, 703–347–0275. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, 703–308–8025. Garland Waleko, waleko.garland@epa.gov, 703–308–8049. Maria Piansay, piansay.maria@epa.gov, 703–308–8063. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, 703–308–8025. Margaret Hathaway, hathaway.margaret@epa.gov, 703–305–5076. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, 703–308–8025. Bilin Basu, basu.bilin@epa.gov, 703–347–0455. Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, 703–347–0289. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, 703–308–8025. Veronica Dutch, dutch.veronica@epa.gov, 703–308–8585. Miguel Zavala, zavala.miguel@epa.gov, 703–347–0504. Marianne Mannix, mannix.marianne@epa.gov, 703–347–0275. Nathan Sell, sell.nathan@epa.gov, 703–347–8020. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21385 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 87 (Monday, May 8, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21384-21385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09245]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP17-15-000]


Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental 
Review of the Eastern Market Access Project

    On November 15, 2016, Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP (Dominion) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP17-15-000 requesting a Certificate of 
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) of the 
Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline 
facilities. DCP's proposed Eastern Market Access Project (Project) in 
Maryland and Virginia would transport about 294 million cubic feet per 
day of firm natural gas service to Washington Gas Light Company and 
provide fuel to Mattawoman Energy, LLC's Mattawoman Energy Center 
(power generation facility).
    On November 30, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(FERC or Commission) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. 
Among other things, that notice alerted other agencies issuing federal 
authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and 
to reach a final decision on the 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 completion of the EA 
for the Project.

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of the EA June 27, 2017
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline September 25, 2017

    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

    The Eastern Market Access Project consists of a new 24,370 
horsepower (hp) compressor station and installation of two new taps at 
an existing Washington Gas Light Company Interconnect in Charles 
County, Maryland; one new 7,000 hp electric-driven compressor and 
replacement of three existing gas coolers and compression cylinders at 
the existing Loudoun County Compressor Station, and a new meter 
building to enclose existing equipment at the Loudoun Meter & 
Regulating Station in Loudoun County, Virginia; and re-wheeling of the 
compressor on a 17,400 hp electric unit and upgrading two gas coolers 
at the Pleasant Valley Compressor Station in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Background

    On February 15, 2017, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Eastern Market 
Access Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and 
Notice of Public Scoping Session (NOI). The NOI was sent to affected 
landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected 
officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American 
tribes; local libraries and newspapers; and other interested parties. 
In response to the Notice of Application and the NOI, the Commission 
received 336 comments, including comments from 2 federal agencies, 4 
local agencies, 4 state agencies, 3 non-governmental agencies, 14 
companies (including 6 chambers of commerce), and 328 individuals. The 
primary issues raised during scoping include impacts on: Drinking water 
supplies, surface waterbodies, and wetlands; forested areas and 
wildlife; surrounding land use; visual resources; historic properties 
and Native American tribes; air quality and noise; and public safety.

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., CP17-15), 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

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provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the 
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: May 2, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-09245 Filed 5-5-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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