WBI Energy Transmission Inc.; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Valley Expansion Project, 36131-36132 [2017-16347]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 148 / Thursday, August 3, 2017 / Notices across Columbia Pipeline Group’s system, including the Columbia Gulf Leach interconnect with Columbia Gulf. Columbia Gulf requests authorization to construct and operate seven new natural gas-fired compressor stations and to upgrade one approved compressor station and one existing meter station in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The GXP would provide about 860,000 Dth/d of natural gas delivery to markets in the Gulf Coast region. The EIS assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the MXP and GXP in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed projects would result in some adverse and significant environmental impacts. However, if the projects are constructed and operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, the mitigation measures discussed in this EIS, and our recommendations, these impacts would be reduced to acceptable levels. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection participated as cooperating agencies in the preparation of this EIS. Cooperating agencies have jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to resources potentially affected by the proposal and may participate in the NEPA analysis. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would adopt and use the EIS to comply with the requirements of NEPA before issuing permits for the projects under section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which governs the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States (including wetlands). Although the cooperating agencies provided input to the conclusions and recommendations presented in this EIS, the agencies would present their own conclusions and recommendations in their respective records of decision (where applicable) for the projects. The EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation in West Virginia of the following MXP facilities: • About 164.5 miles of new 36-inchdiameter natural gas pipeline extending from Marshall County to Cabell County (MXP–100); • about 6.0 miles of new 24-inchdiameter natural gas pipeline in Doddridge County (MXP–200); Pool from any source of delivery into Columbia Gas’ system. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Aug 02, 2017 Jkt 241001 • three new compressor stations in Doddridge, Calhoun, and Jackson Counties (one that also includes a new regulator station); • two new regulating stations in Jackson and Cabell Counties; • about 296 feet of new, 10-inchdiameter natural gas pipeline at the Ripley Regulator Station to tie Columbia Gas’ existing X59M1 pipeline into the MXP–100 pipeline in Jackson County; • an approximately 0.4-mile-long replacement segment of 30-inchdiameter natural gas pipeline in Cabell County; and • upgrades to one existing compressor station (Wayne County) and two compressor stations (Marshall and Kanawha Counties) that are approved or pending, respectively, under separate FERC proceedings. The EIS also addresses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the following GXP facilities: • Seven new compressor stations in Kentucky (Rowan, Garrard, and Metcalfe Counties), Tennessee (Davidson and Wayne Counties), and Mississippi (Union and Granada Counties); • upgrades to one approved compressor station in Carter County, Kentucky; and • upgrades at one existing meter station in Boyd County, Kentucky. The FERC staff mailed copies of the EIS to federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; potentially affected landowners and other interested individuals and groups; and newspapers and libraries in the project areas. Paper copies of this EIS were mailed to those specifically requesting them; all others received a CD version. In addition, the EIS is available for public viewing on the FERC’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. A limited number of copies are available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8371. Additional information about the projects 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. Click on the eLibrary link, click on General Search, and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., CP16–357 and CP16–361). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36131 assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676; for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. 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. Dated: July 28, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–16346 Filed 8–2–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP17–257–000] WBI Energy Transmission Inc.; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Valley Expansion Project On April 26, 2017, WBI Energy Transmission Inc. (WBI Energy) filed an application in Docket No. CP17–257– 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. The proposed project is known as the Valley Expansion Project (Project), and would provide an additional 40 million cubic feet per day of firm transportation on its system. On May 9, 2017, 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—September 20, 2017 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—December 19, 2017. E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 36132 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 148 / Thursday, August 3, 2017 / Notices 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 WBI Energy proposes to construct a new 2,600-horsepower electric-driven compressor station in Cass County, North Dakota; 38 miles of new 16-inchdiameter pipeline between Mapleton, North Dakota and Felton, Minnesota; and farm taps, valve settings, and ancillary facilities. Additionally, WBI Energy proposes to replace two existing town border station delivery points and construct one regulator station in Burleigh, Stutsman, and Barnes Counties, North Dakota, respectively, to increase the operating pressure of a portion of its Line Section 24. mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Background On November 23, 2016, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Planned Valley Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI was issued during the pre-filing review of the Project in Docket No. PF16–10 and 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, commenters raised concerns regarding: watershed and waterbody crossings; stormwater discharge; groundwater impacts; flood zone impacts; reseeding and species review requirements; Section 106 consultation; cultural resources and land valuation impacts; route variations; project impacts on the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project; and fugitive dust emissions and noise impacts. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Aug 02, 2017 Jkt 241001 eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and Docket Number excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP17–257), 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: July 28, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. 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–3267–016. Dated: July 28, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–16350 Filed 8–2–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2017–16347 Filed 8–2–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0713; FRL–9965–53] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Nominations to the Augmented Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC); Request for Comments [Project No. 3267–016] Chasm Hydro, Inc.; ECOsponsible, LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests On July 10, 2017, Chasm Hydro, Inc. (transferor) and ECOsponsible, LLC (transferee) filed an application for the transfer of license for the Ballard Mill Project No. 3267, from the transferor to the transferee. The project is located on the Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. The project does not occupy Federal lands. The applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the license for the Ballard Mills Project from the transferor to the transferee. Applicant’s Contacts: For Transferor: Mr. John Dowd, President, Chasm Hydro, Inc., P.O. Box 265, Chateaugay, NY 12920. For Transferee: Mr. Dennis Ryan, Manager, ECOsponsible, LLC, P.O. Box 114, West Falls, NY 14170. FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis, (202) 502–8735, patricia.gillis@ferc.gov. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: 30 days from the date that the Commission issues this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/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, PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This document provides the names and affiliations of additional candidates currently under consideration for appointment to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC). The purpose of the SACC is to provide independent advice and expert consultation at the request of the EPA Administrator with respect to the scientific and technical aspects of risk assessments, methodologies, and pollution prevention measures or approaches. After further consideration of the objectives and scope of SACC activities, EPA is considering additional candidates for SACC membership from the August 26, 2016 Federal Register notice pool of requested nominees. These additional candidates are named in this notice. The Agency is also considering the 29 candidates for membership previously identified in the December 9, 2016 Federal Register notice. Comments that were previously received on the 29 candidates will also be considered. The Agency, at this time, anticipates selecting approximately six additional SACC members with specific expertise and perspectives representing industry, labor, animal protection, government, public health, and public interest groups. Public comments on the candidates are invited as they will be used to assist the Agency in selecting the additional chartered committee members. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before September 5, 2017. DATES: E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 148 (Thursday, August 3, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36131-36132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16347]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP17-257-000]


WBI Energy Transmission Inc.; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Valley Expansion Project

    On April 26, 2017, WBI Energy Transmission Inc. (WBI Energy) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP17-257-000 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. The proposed project is known as the Valley Expansion 
Project (Project), and would provide an additional 40 million cubic 
feet per day of firm transportation on its system.
    On May 9, 2017, 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--September 20, 2017
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--December 19, 2017.

[[Page 36132]]

    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

    WBI Energy proposes to construct a new 2,600-horsepower electric-
driven compressor station in Cass County, North Dakota; 38 miles of new 
16-inch-diameter pipeline between Mapleton, North Dakota and Felton, 
Minnesota; and farm taps, valve settings, and ancillary facilities. 
Additionally, WBI Energy proposes to replace two existing town border 
station delivery points and construct one regulator station in 
Burleigh, Stutsman, and Barnes Counties, North Dakota, respectively, to 
increase the operating pressure of a portion of its Line Section 24.

Background

    On November 23, 2016, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Planned Valley Expansion 
Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI 
was issued during the pre-filing review of the Project in Docket No. 
PF16-10 and 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, commenters raised concerns regarding: watershed and waterbody 
crossings; stormwater discharge; groundwater impacts; flood zone 
impacts; reseeding and species review requirements; Section 106 
consultation; cultural resources and land valuation impacts; route 
variations; project impacts on the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion 
Project; and fugitive dust emissions and noise impacts.

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., CP17-257), 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: July 28, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-16347 Filed 8-2-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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