Adelphia Gateway, LLC; Notice of Applications, 4200-4201 [2018-01792]

Download as PDF 4200 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 30, 2018 / Notices Dated: January 24, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–01791 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP18–46–000] daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Adelphia Gateway, LLC; Notice of Applications Take notice that on January 12, 2018, Adelphia Gateway, LLC (Adelphia), 1415 Wyckoff Road Wall, New Jersey 07719, filed an application under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the Commission’s rules and regulations requesting certificate authority to acquire and convert certain existing pipeline and auxiliary facilities, to construct additional auxiliary facilities, and to own and operate the existing and new facilities as an interstate natural gas pipeline system for its proposed Adelphia Gateway Pipeline Project located in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Adelphia plans to provide 250,000 Dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas transportation capacity from an interconnection with Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to Marcus Hook, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and 525,000 Dth/d of combined natural gas transportation capacity from an interconnection with Texas Eastern in Bucks County and an interconnection with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC in Northampton County to Martins Creek Terminal, Martins Creek, Pennsylvania, all as more fully described in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web 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 at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Specifically, Adelphia proposes to (i) acquire an existing 84-mile, 18-inchdiameter mainline and 4.5-mile, 20inch-diameter lateral gas pipeline, and existing appurtenant and auxiliary facilities, all of which are currently owned and operated in non-FERC jurisdictional service by Interstate Energy Company (ICE); (ii) convert a portion of these existing facilities from VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Jan 29, 2018 Jkt 244001 dual oil and gas intrastate transportation service to solely natural gas transportation service; and (iii) construct additional new facilities including two compressor stations totaling 11,250 horsepower, two pipeline laterals totaling 4.6-miles extending from the planned Marcus Hook Compressor Station to interconnections in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, and various M&R stations. Additionally, Adelphia requests: (i) A blanket certificate pursuant to Part 157, Subpart F and a blanket certificate pursuant to Part 284, Subpart G of the Commission’s regulations; (ii) approval of its proposed pro forma tariff and certain non-conforming provisions in its firm service agreements with existing shippers on the IEC system; and (iii) any such other authorizations and waivers as may be necessary from the Commission to allow Adelphia to undertake the activities described in its Application. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to William P. Scharfenberg, Assistant General Counsel, Adelphia Gateway, LLC, 1415 Wyckoff Road, Wall, NJ 07719, or call (732) 938–1134, or email: WScharfenberg@NJResources.com. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission’s rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s FEIS or EA. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 7 copies of filings made in the proceeding with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission’s rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 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. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 13, 2018. E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 30, 2018 / Notices Dated: January 23, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–01792 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2698–100] daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Request for a temporary variance from elevation requirements. b. Project No.: 2698–100. c. Date Filed: October 27, 2017. d. Applicant: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. e. Name of Project: East Fork Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the East Fork of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, North Carolina. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeff Lineberger, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, 526 S. Church Street, Mail Stop EC 12Y, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 382–5942. i. FERC Contact: Zeena Aljibury, (202) 502–6065, zeena.aljibury@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: February 23, 2018. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations 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–2698–100. k. Description of Request: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC requests VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Jan 29, 2018 Jkt 244001 Commission approval for temporary modifications of normal reservoir elevations to perform maintenance work at the Tennessee Creek, Bear Creek, and Cedar Cliff Developments of the project. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is proposing to begin the drawdowns starting at Bear Creek Lake, then Cedar Cliff Lake, and then Tanasee Creek and Wolf Creek Lakes respectively. Drawdowns and refills would begin from February 15, 2018 and continue through August 2018. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC will also close some of its recreation areas during the drawdown to include Bear Creek Access Area, Cedar Cliff Access Area, and Wolf Creek Access Area. Finally, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC has consulted with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the United States Forest Service, and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources concerning these temporary modifications. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC also consulted with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s website at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. 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, call 1–866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and 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 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4201 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 surrender. 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: January 24, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–01793 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER18–56–001. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Consumers Energy Company. Description: Compliance filing: 2018– 01–24_Compliance filing re Consumers E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4200-4201]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01792]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-46-000]


Adelphia Gateway, LLC; Notice of Applications

    Take notice that on January 12, 2018, Adelphia Gateway, LLC 
(Adelphia), 1415 Wyckoff Road Wall, New Jersey 07719, filed an 
application under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 
157 of the Commission's rules and regulations requesting certificate 
authority to acquire and convert certain existing pipeline and 
auxiliary facilities, to construct additional auxiliary facilities, and 
to own and operate the existing and new facilities as an interstate 
natural gas pipeline system for its proposed Adelphia Gateway Pipeline 
Project located in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Adelphia plans to provide 
250,000 Dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas transportation 
capacity from an interconnection with Texas Eastern Transmission, LP 
(Texas Eastern) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to Marcus Hook, Delaware 
County, Pennsylvania, and 525,000 Dth/d of combined natural gas 
transportation capacity from an interconnection with Texas Eastern in 
Bucks County and an interconnection with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline 
Company, LLC in Northampton County to Martins Creek Terminal, Martins 
Creek, Pennsylvania, all as more fully described in the application 
which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The 
filing may also be viewed on the web 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 at [email protected] or call toll-
free, (866) 208-3676 or TTY, (202) 502-8659.
    Specifically, Adelphia proposes to (i) acquire an existing 84-mile, 
18-inch-diameter mainline and 4.5-mile, 20-inch-diameter lateral gas 
pipeline, and existing appurtenant and auxiliary facilities, all of 
which are currently owned and operated in non-FERC jurisdictional 
service by Interstate Energy Company (ICE); (ii) convert a portion of 
these existing facilities from dual oil and gas intrastate 
transportation service to solely natural gas transportation service; 
and (iii) construct additional new facilities including two compressor 
stations totaling 11,250 horsepower, two pipeline laterals totaling 
4.6-miles extending from the planned Marcus Hook Compressor Station to 
interconnections in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania and 
Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, and various M&R stations.
    Additionally, Adelphia requests: (i) A blanket certificate pursuant 
to Part 157, Subpart F and a blanket certificate pursuant to Part 284, 
Subpart G of the Commission's regulations; (ii) approval of its 
proposed pro forma tariff and certain non-conforming provisions in its 
firm service agreements with existing shippers on the IEC system; and 
(iii) any such other authorizations and waivers as may be necessary 
from the Commission to allow Adelphia to undertake the activities 
described in its Application.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to 
William P. Scharfenberg, Assistant General Counsel, Adelphia Gateway, 
LLC, 1415 Wyckoff Road, Wall, NJ 07719, or call (732) 938-1134, or 
email: [email protected].
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9, 
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: 
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the 
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a 
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule 
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other 
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of 
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this 
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for 
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of 
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the 
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days 
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of 
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by 
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or 
before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, a 
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person 
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by 
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all 
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must 
submit 7 copies of filings made in the proceeding with the Commission 
and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. Only 
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders 
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have 
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with 
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and 
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. 
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the 
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will 
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's 
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project 
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly 
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of 
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments 
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be 
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive 
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings 
associated with the Commission's environmental review process. 
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed 
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will 
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by 
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents 
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court 
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 
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.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 13, 2018.


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    Dated: January 23, 2018.
 Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-01792 Filed 1-29-18; 8:45 am]
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