National Grid LNG, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Fields Point Liquefaction Project, 44403-44404 [2017-20251]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2017 / Notices Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERC OnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: September 18, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–20200 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL17–89–000] American Electric Power Service Corporation v. 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AEP certifies that copies of the complaint were served on the contacts for MISO and SPP as listed on the Commission’s list of Corporate Officials. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Sep 21, 2017 Jkt 241001 appropriate. The Respondent’s answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent’s answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the eFiling link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the eLibrary link and is available for electronic review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERC OnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2017. Dated: September 18, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–20198 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP16–121–000] National Grid LNG, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Fields Point Liquefaction Project On April 1, 2016, National Grid LNG, LLC (National Grid) filed an application in Docket No. CP16–121–000 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 Fields Point Liquefaction Project (Project), and would involve National Grid constructing a natural gas liquefaction facility at its existing Fields Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility in Providence, Rhode Island. On April 15, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44403 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—March 30, 2018 90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—June 28, 2018 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 Project would give National Grid’s customers, Narragansett Electric Company (Narragansett) and Boston Gas Company, the ability to deliver gas in vapor form for storage in National Grid’s existing storage tank using an existing 12-inch-diameter pipeline owned by Narragansett. The Project would consist of an electric powered booster compressor, pretreatment system, gas regeneration heater, and liquefaction train including heat exchangers cooled by a closed loop nitrogen refrigeration cycle. The Project would not change the capacity of the existing LNG storage tank or facility. Background On September 25, 2015, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Planned Fields Point Liquefaction Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (NOI). The NOI was issued during the pre-filing review of the Project in Docket No. PF15–28 and was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; local businesses; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In response to the NOI, the Commission received comments from 4 Rhode Island State Senators and Representatives, the Rhode Island Natural Resources Conservation Service, Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, the City of Providence, 4 non-governmental organizations, and 75 individuals. In addition, 18 businesses, individuals, and organizations filed for intervention, some of which also commented on E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1 44404 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2017 / Notices environmental issues. The primary issues raised by the commentors are safety, public health, environmental justice, and climate change. Existing groundwater contamination has also been identified as a potential issue at National Grid’s LNG storage facility site. National Grid has submitted the necessary information to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), and RIDEM has initiated its review of National Grid’s Short Term Response Action Plan for the proposed Project in accordance with its Remediation Regulations. As a result, we are prepared to move forward with the environmental review of the proposed Project. The U.S. Department of Transportation, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, and RIDEM are cooperating agencies in the preparation of the EA. 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., CP16–121), 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: September 15, 2017. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–20251 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Sep 21, 2017 Jkt 241001 docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC17–183–000. Applicants: Danskammer Holdings LLC, Danskammer Energy, LLC. Description: Joint Application for Approval Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Expedited Approval of Danskammer Holdings LLC, et al. Filed Date: 9/15/17. Accession Number: 20170915–5170. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/6/17. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER17–2173–000. Applicants: Cedar Creek II, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Revised Market-Based Rate Tariff to be effective 9/27/2017. Filed Date: 7/28/17. Accession Number: 20170728–5059. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17. Docket Numbers: ER17–2495–000. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: Request for Approval to Reprice of Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Filed Date: 9/15/17. Accession Number: 20170915–5178. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/6/17. Docket Numbers: ER17–2496–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2017–09–18_SA 3049 NSP–NSP GIA (J399) to be effective 9/1/2017. Filed Date: 9/18/17. Accession Number: 20170918–5056. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/10/17. 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/ PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: September 18, 2017. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–20252 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER17–2475–000] Durgin and Crowell Lumber Company, Inc.; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Durgin and Crowell Lumber Company, Inc.’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is October 10, 2017. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 183 (Friday, September 22, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44403-44404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20251]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP16-121-000]


National Grid LNG, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental 
Review of the Fields Point Liquefaction Project

    On April 1, 2016, National Grid LNG, LLC (National Grid) filed an 
application in Docket No. CP16-121-000 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 Fields Point 
Liquefaction Project (Project), and would involve National Grid 
constructing a natural gas liquefaction facility at its existing Fields 
Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility in Providence, Rhode 
Island.
    On April 15, 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--March 30, 2018
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--June 28, 2018

    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 Project would give National Grid's customers, Narragansett 
Electric Company (Narragansett) and Boston Gas Company, the ability to 
deliver gas in vapor form for storage in National Grid's existing 
storage tank using an existing 12-inch-diameter pipeline owned by 
Narragansett. The Project would consist of an electric powered booster 
compressor, pretreatment system, gas regeneration heater, and 
liquefaction train including heat exchangers cooled by a closed loop 
nitrogen refrigeration cycle. The Project would not change the capacity 
of the existing LNG storage tank or facility.

Background

    On September 25, 2015, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Planned Fields Point 
Liquefaction Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and 
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (NOI). The NOI was issued during the 
pre-filing review of the Project in Docket No. PF15-28 and was sent to 
affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; 
elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native 
American tribes; local businesses; other interested parties; and local 
libraries and newspapers.
    In response to the NOI, the Commission received comments from 4 
Rhode Island State Senators and Representatives, the Rhode Island 
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Rhode Island Department of 
Health, Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, 
the City of Providence, 4 non-governmental organizations, and 75 
individuals. In addition, 18 businesses, individuals, and organizations 
filed for intervention, some of which also commented on

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environmental issues. The primary issues raised by the commentors are 
safety, public health, environmental justice, and climate change.
    Existing groundwater contamination has also been identified as a 
potential issue at National Grid's LNG storage facility site. National 
Grid has submitted the necessary information to the Rhode Island 
Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), and RIDEM has initiated 
its review of National Grid's Short Term Response Action Plan for the 
proposed Project in accordance with its Remediation Regulations. As a 
result, we are prepared to move forward with the environmental review 
of the proposed Project.
    The U.S. Department of Transportation, the Rhode Island Coastal 
Resources Management Council, and RIDEM are cooperating agencies in the 
preparation of the EA.

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., CP16-121), 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: September 15, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-20251 Filed 9-21-17; 8:45 am]
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