Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Sierrita Compressor Expansion Project, 20806-20807 [2018-09718]

Download as PDF 20806 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 8, 2018 / Notices environmental mailing list for public review and comment. If you would prefer to receive a paper copy of the document instead of the CD Version, or would like to remove your name from the mailing list, please return the attached Information Request (appendix 2). Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an intervenor which is an official party to the Commission’s proceeding. Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if they choose to appeal the Commission’s final ruling. An intervenor formally participates in the proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are in the Document-less Intervention Guide under the e-filing link on the Commission’s website. Motions to intervene are more fully described at https://www.ferc.gov/ resources/guides/how-to/intervene.asp. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC website at 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., CP18–118). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or 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. Finally, public sessions or site visits will be posted on the Commission’s calendar located at www.ferc.gov/ EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx along with other related information. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 May 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 Dated: May 1, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Dated: May 2, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–09720 Filed 5–7–18; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2018–09717 Filed 5–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP18–37–000 and CP18–38– 000] [Docket No. NJ18–14–000] Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC; Notice of Filing Take notice that on April 25, 2018, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC submitted its tariff filing: Oncor TFO Tariff Rate Changes to be effective 3/27/ 2018. 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 appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. 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 review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the website 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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 16, 2018. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Sierrita Compressor Expansion Project On December 21, 2017, Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC (Sierrita) filed an application in Docket No. CP18–37–000 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. Additionally, in Docket No. CP18–38–000, Sierrita is requesting an amendment to its Section 3 authorization and its Presidential Permit. The proposed project is known as the Sierrita Compressor Expansion Project (Project), in which Sierrita would increase the design capacity of existing Line No. 2177 to 627,000,000 cubic feet per day at its border crossing into Mexico in Pima County, Arizona. On January 5, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Applications 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—June 13, 2018 90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—September 11, 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 Sierrita proposes to construct in Pima County, Arizona one 15,900 horsepower compressor station, suction and discharge piping, and ancillary facilities on its existing Line No. 2177; one 10- E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 8, 2018 / Notices such as orders, notices, and rule makings. inch meter at its existing San Joaquin Meter Station; as well as relocate an existing mainline valve and pipeline inspection tool. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Background On February 2, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Sierrita Compressor 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; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In response to the NOI, the Commission received comments from Pima County (Office of Sustainability & Conservation, the Regional Flood Control District, the Development Services Department, and the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department); the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance; and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The primary issues raised by the commentors regarded purpose and need, alternatives, pipeline safety, water resources, air quality, biological resources and invasive species, hazardous materials, cultural resources, cumulative impacts, restoration and post-construction monitoring, outdoor lighting, and impacts on existing utility lines. 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 website (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., CP18–37), 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 website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 May 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 Dated: May 1, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. 20807 Dated: May 2, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–09715 Filed 5–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2018–09718 Filed 5–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. NJ18–11–000] Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC; Notice of Filing [Docket No. NJ18–12–000] Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC; Notice of Filing Take notice that on April 23, 2018, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC submitted its tariff filing: Oncor TFO Tariff Rate Changes to be effective 11/ 27/2017. 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 appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. 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 review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the website 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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 14, 2018. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Take notice that on April 23, 2018, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC submitted its tariff filing: Oncor Tex-La Tariff Rate Changes to be effective 11/ 27/2017. 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 appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. 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 review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the website 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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 14, 2018. E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20806-20807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09718]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP18-37-000 and CP18-38-000]


Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental 
Review of the Sierrita Compressor Expansion Project

    On December 21, 2017, Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC (Sierrita) filed an 
application in Docket No. CP18-37-000 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. Additionally, in Docket No. CP18-38-000, Sierrita is 
requesting an amendment to its Section 3 authorization and its 
Presidential Permit. The proposed project is known as the Sierrita 
Compressor Expansion Project (Project), in which Sierrita would 
increase the design capacity of existing Line No. 2177 to 627,000,000 
cubic feet per day at its border crossing into Mexico in Pima County, 
Arizona.
    On January 5, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Applications 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--June 13, 2018
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--September 11, 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

    Sierrita proposes to construct in Pima County, Arizona one 15,900 
horsepower compressor station, suction and discharge piping, and 
ancillary facilities on its existing Line No. 2177; one 10-

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inch meter at its existing San Joaquin Meter Station; as well as 
relocate an existing mainline valve and pipeline inspection tool.

Background

    On February 2, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Sierrita 
Compressor 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; environmental and 
public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested 
parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In response to the NOI, 
the Commission received comments from Pima County (Office of 
Sustainability & Conservation, the Regional Flood Control District, the 
Development Services Department, and the Regional Wastewater 
Reclamation Department); the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance; and 
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The primary issues raised by 
the commentors regarded purpose and need, alternatives, pipeline 
safety, water resources, air quality, biological resources and invasive 
species, hazardous materials, cultural resources, cumulative impacts, 
restoration and post-construction monitoring, outdoor lighting, and 
impacts on existing utility lines.

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 website (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., CP18-37), 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 
[email protected]. The eLibrary link on the FERC website also 
provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the 
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: May 1, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-09718 Filed 5-7-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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