Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Sabine Pass Expansion Project, 27808-27809 [2017-12677]

Download as PDF 27808 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 116 / Monday, June 19, 2017 / Notices Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/29/17. 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 time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: June 8, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12680 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Combined Notice of Filings #2 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER10–1790–015; ER10–2596–006; ER10–2597–004; ER12–2200–003. Applicants: BP Energy Company, Fowler Ridge II Wind Farm LLC, Fowler Ridge III Wind Farm LLC, Mehoopany Wind Energy LLC. Description: Updated Market Analysis for Northeast Region of BP Energy Company, et al. Filed Date: 6/12/17. Accession Number: 20170612–5089. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/11/17. Docket Numbers: ER17–1532–001. Applicants: Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. Description: Tariff Amendment: Clarification to Amended and Restated WPC to be effective 5/3/2017. Filed Date: 6/12/17. Accession Number: 20170612–5064. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/3/17. Docket Numbers: ER17–1798–000. Applicants: Fowler Ridge III Wind Farm LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Revised Market-Based Rate Tariff to be effective 8/12/2017. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 241001 Filed Date: 6/12/17. Accession Number: 20170612–5117. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/3/17. Docket Numbers: ER17–1799–000. Applicants: Mehoopany Wind Energy LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Revised Market-Based Rate Tariff to be effective 8/12/2017. Filed Date: 6/12/17. Accession Number: 20170612–5124. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/3/17. 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 time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: June 12, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12673 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP17–22–000] Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Sabine Pass Expansion Project On December 13, 2016, Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, LLC (Kinder Morgan) filed an application in Docket No. CP17–22–000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Sabine Pass Expansion Project (Project), and would allow Kinder Morgan to provide firm incremental transportation service of up to 600 million cubic feet per day of natural gas to the existing Sabine Pass Liquefaction Facility, that is currently PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 under expansion in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. On December 21, 2016 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application 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: July 28, 2017. 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline: October 26, 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 Kinder Morgan proposes to construct and operate the Sabine Pass Expansion Project in Louisiana which consists of the following: (1) Modifications to four existing meter stations (Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC; Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; ANR Pipeline Company; and Pine Prairie Energy Center) in Evangeline and Acadia Parishes; (2) construction of one new 36-inch-diameter delivery interconnect consisting of a 36-inch-diameter tap and appurtenances and 1,200 feet of 36inch-diameter lateral at the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Facility in Cameron Parish; (3) installation of three additional 15,900 horsepower compressor units at Kinder Morgan’s previously approved Compressor Station 760 in Acadia Parish; 1 (4) construction of 6,400 feet of 36-inch-diameter and 700 feet of 24inch-diameter header pipelines in Acadia Parish; and (5) replacement of a meter and increase in capacity from 200 to 650 million cubic feet per day at the existing Pine Prairie Meter Station in Acadia Parish. The proposed facilities would provide north-to-south transportation on Kinder Morgan’s system. Kinder Morgan proposes to begin construction of the Project by April 2018 and to place the facilities in service by April 1, 2019. 1 The compressor station has not yet been constructed, but was approved by Commission Order dated April 15, 2016 as part of the Lake Charles Expansion Project in Docket No. CP14–511– 000. E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 27809 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 116 / Monday, June 19, 2017 / Notices Background DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY On January 24, 2017, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Sabine Pass Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In response to the NOI, the Commission received a comment from a stakeholder stating the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits and authorizations that would be necessary for the various Project components. The Commission also received a comment letter from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stating the Project would have minimal or no long-term adverse impacts on wetland functions and a comment from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma requesting to receive a copy of the EA and the cultural resources survey. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES 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., CP17–22), 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: June 8, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12677 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 241001 [Project No. 14568–002] CB Energy Park, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted For Filing And Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, And Competing Applications On June 1, 2017, CB Energy Park, LLC filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Coffin Butte Pumped Storage Project (project) to be located near Two Dot in Wheatland and Meagher Counties, Montana. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The proposed project would consist of the following: Lower Reservoir (1) A 5,000-foot-long, 50-foot-high earth and roller compacted concrete embankment; (2) a 50-acre lower reservoir with a storage capacity of 2,500-acre-foot at an elevation of 5,200 feet; (3) a temporary pump and pipeline to bring initial fill water to the lower reservoir from Martinsdale Reservoir; (4) a new well; (5) a powerhouse containing two Ternary 125-megawatt (MW) turbine/generator units, for a total installed capacity of 250 MW; and (6) an approximately 10-mile-long, 230kilovolt transmission line connecting to the proposed Gordon Butte substation. Upper Reservoir (1) A 4,600-foot-long, 50-foot-high earth and roller compacted concrete embankment; (2) a 50-acre upper reservoir with a storage capacity of 2,500-acre-foot at an elevation of 6,240 feet; (3) a 12-foot-diameter, 4,000-footlong steel-lined tunnel connecting the two reservoirs; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the project would be 880,000 megawatthours. Applicant Contact: Carl Borgquist, CB Energy Park, LLC, 209 South Wilson Avenue, P.O. Box 309, Bozeman, MT 59771, phone: (406) 585–3006; Martin J. Weber, P.E., Stanley Consultants, Inc., 5775 Wayzata Blvd., No. 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, phone: (952) PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 546–3669; or Steve Padula, McMillen Jacobs and Associates, 500 Broadway Street, Suite 606, Vancouver, WA 98660, phone: (360) 576–3579. FERC Contact: Kim Nguyen, (202) 502–6105. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// 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. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–14568–002. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–14568) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: June 13, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12669 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference Docket Nos. Developments in Natural Gas Index Liquidity and Transparency. Price Discovery in Natural Gas and Electric Markets. Natural Gas Price Formation ISO New England Inc ............ E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 AD17–12–000 PL03–3–000 AD03–7–000 ER17–795–000 ER17–795–001

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 116 (Monday, June 19, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27808-27809]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12677]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP17-22-000]


Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Sabine Pass Expansion Project

    On December 13, 2016, Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, LLC (Kinder 
Morgan) filed an application in Docket No. CP17-22-000 requesting a 
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 
7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain 
natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the 
Sabine Pass Expansion Project (Project), and would allow Kinder Morgan 
to provide firm incremental transportation service of up to 600 million 
cubic feet per day of natural gas to the existing Sabine Pass 
Liquefaction Facility, that is currently under expansion in Cameron 
Parish, Louisiana.
    On December 21, 2016 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application 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: July 28, 2017.
    90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline: October 26, 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

    Kinder Morgan proposes to construct and operate the Sabine Pass 
Expansion Project in Louisiana which consists of the following: (1) 
Modifications to four existing meter stations (Columbia Gulf 
Transmission, LLC; Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; ANR Pipeline Company; 
and Pine Prairie Energy Center) in Evangeline and Acadia Parishes; (2) 
construction of one new 36-inch-diameter delivery interconnect 
consisting of a 36-inch-diameter tap and appurtenances and 1,200 feet 
of 36-inch-diameter lateral at the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Facility in 
Cameron Parish; (3) installation of three additional 15,900 horsepower 
compressor units at Kinder Morgan's previously approved Compressor 
Station 760 in Acadia Parish; \1\ (4) construction of 6,400 feet of 36-
inch-diameter and 700 feet of 24-inch-diameter header pipelines in 
Acadia Parish; and (5) replacement of a meter and increase in capacity 
from 200 to 650 million cubic feet per day at the existing Pine Prairie 
Meter Station in Acadia Parish. The proposed facilities would provide 
north-to-south transportation on Kinder Morgan's system.
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    \1\ The compressor station has not yet been constructed, but was 
approved by Commission Order dated April 15, 2016 as part of the 
Lake Charles Expansion Project in Docket No. CP14-511-000.
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    Kinder Morgan proposes to begin construction of the Project by 
April 2018 and to place the facilities in service by April 1, 2019.

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Background

    On January 24, 2017, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Sabine Pass 
Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues 
(NOI). The NOI was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and 
local government agencies; elected officials; Native American tribes; 
other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In 
response to the NOI, the Commission received a comment from a 
stakeholder stating the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits and 
authorizations that would be necessary for the various Project 
components. The Commission also received a comment letter from the 
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stating the Project 
would have minimal or no long-term adverse impacts on wetland functions 
and a comment from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma requesting to receive 
a copy of the EA and the cultural resources survey.

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., CP17-22), 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: June 8, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-12677 Filed 6-16-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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