Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities, 24780-24781 [2018-11527]

Download as PDF 24780 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 104 / Wednesday, May 30, 2018 / Notices Docket Numbers: ER18–1672–000. Applicants: CXA Sundevil Power II, Inc. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of Market-Based Rate Tariff to be effective 5/24/2018. Filed Date: 5/23/18. Accession Number: 20180523–5060. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/13/18. Docket Numbers: ER18–1673–000. Applicants: Avista Corporation. Description: Notice of cancellation of multiple Enabling Service Agreements (No. 83, et al.) of Avista Corporation. Filed Date: 5/22/18. Accession Number: 20180522–5299. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/12/18. 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: May 23, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–11515 Filed 5–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PL18–1–000] Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Energy. ACTION: Order extending time for comments. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In this order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) extends the comment due date for the Notice of Inquiry (NOI) published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The NOI is seeking information and stakeholder perspectives to help the Commission SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 May 29, 2018 Jkt 244001 explore whether, and if so how, it should revise its approach under its currently effective policy statement on the certification of new natural gas transportation facilities to determine whether a proposed natural gas project is or will be required by the present or future public convenience and necessity, as that standard is established in section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. DATES: Comments are extended to July 25, 2018. ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by docket number, may be filed in the following ways: • Electronic Filing through https:// www.ferc.gov. Documents created electronically using word processing software should be filed in native applications or print-to-PDF format and not in a scanned format. • Mail/Hand Delivery: Those unable to file electronically may mail or handdeliver comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Comment Procedures section of the Notice of Inquiry (83 FR 18020, 18032 (Apr. 25, 2018)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Chandler (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, 202–502–6699 Maggie Suter (Technical Information), Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, 202–502–6463 Caroline Wozniak (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, 202–502– 8931 Brian White (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market Regulation. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, 202–502– 8332 Order Extending Time for Comments 1. On April 19, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking information and stakeholder perspectives to help the Commission explore whether, and if so how, it should revise its approach under its currently effective policy statement on the certification of new natural gas transportation facilities (Policy PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Statement) to determine whether a proposed natural gas project is or will be required by the present or future public convenience and necessity, as that standard is established in section 7 of the Natural Gas Act.1 2. In the NOI, the Commission sought input on whether, and if so how, the Commission should adjust: (1) Its methodology for determining whether there is a need for a proposed project, including the Commission’s consideration of precedent agreements and contracts for service as evidence of such need; (2) its consideration of the potential exercise of eminent domain and of landowner interests related to a proposed project; and (3) its evaluation of the environmental impact of a proposed project. The Commission also sought input on whether there are specific changes the Commission could consider implementing to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its certificate processes including prefiling, post-filing, and post-order issuance. The Commission granted 60 days from the date of the publication of the NOI in the Federal Register to file comments with the Commission. The NOI was published in the Federal Register on April 25, 2018 with comments due June 25, 2018. 3. As we stated in the NOI, 19 years have passed since the Commission issued the Policy Statement. Since that time, we have seen significant changes in the energy markets, as well as in the production, use and consumption of natural gas. In the NOI, the Commission asked a series of questions to elicit information to develop a good record on which to decide any future action in this matter, and many of those questions identify complex issues. The Commission believes our work on this matter will benefit from a robust record and as much relevant information and thoughtful input as possible. Indeed, it is important that we base any next steps on the best available information, and we encourage input from stakeholders across the energy spectrum. Given the complexity of the issues, and our desire to ensure the best possible record, the Commission has decided to extend the time for interested entities to submit their comments in this matter by 30 days—to July 25, 2018.2 1 Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities, Notice of Inquiry (NOI), 163 FERC ¶ 61,042 (April 19, 2018). 2 As the Commission indicated in the NOI, the Commission will decide any next steps with regard to this review of the Policy Statement after the Commission has reviewed the comments filed in response to the NOI. NOI P 4. E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 104 / Wednesday, May 30, 2018 / Notices The Commission Orders The time for interested entities to submit comments in this proceeding is hereby extended 30 days, as discussed in the body of this order. By the Commission. Dated: May 23, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–11527 Filed 5–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP18–484–000] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization Take notice that on May 14, 2018, Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC (MRT), 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002, filed a prior notice application pursuant to sections 157.205, and 157.208(f)(2) of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and MRT’s blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP82–489–000. MRT requests authorization to decrease the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of its Line A–86 located in Jefferson County, Missouri. The decrease in the MAOP is required to maintain Department of Transportation compliance, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is open to the public for 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. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Lisa Yoho, Sr. Director Regulatory & FERC Compliance, Enable Mississippi River Transmission, P.O. Box 1336, Houston, Texas 77251 or phone (346) 701–2539 or fax (346) 701–2905 or by email lisa.yoho@enablemidstream.com. Any person or the Commission’s staff may, within 60 days after issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to Section 157.205 of the regulations under the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 May 29, 2018 Jkt 244001 NGA (18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. 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. 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 commenters 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 commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenter 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 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24781 Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Dated: May 23, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–11524 Filed 5–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER18–1667–000] Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization: Antelope Expansion 2, LLC This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding Antelope Expansion 2, LLC’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 June 12, 2018. 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. The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in the E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24780-24781]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11527]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PL18-1-000]


Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Energy.

ACTION: Order extending time for comments.

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SUMMARY: In this order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) extends the comment due date for the Notice of Inquiry 
(NOI) published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. 
The NOI is seeking information and stakeholder perspectives to help the 
Commission explore whether, and if so how, it should revise its 
approach under its currently effective policy statement on the 
certification of new natural gas transportation facilities to determine 
whether a proposed natural gas project is or will be required by the 
present or future public convenience and necessity, as that standard is 
established in section 7 of the Natural Gas Act.

DATES: Comments are extended to July 25, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by docket number, may be filed in the 
following ways:
     Electronic Filing through https://www.ferc.gov. Documents 
created electronically using word processing software should be filed 
in native applications or print-to-PDF format and not in a scanned 
format.
     Mail/Hand Delivery: Those unable to file electronically 
may mail or hand-deliver comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426.
    Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and 
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Comment 
Procedures section of the Notice of Inquiry (83 FR 18020, 18032 (Apr. 
25, 2018)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Thomas Chandler (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426, 202-502-6699
Maggie Suter (Technical Information), Office of Energy Projects, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426, 202-502-6463
Caroline Wozniak (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market 
Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426, 202-502-8931
Brian White (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market 
Regulation. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426, 202-502-8332

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Order Extending Time for Comments

    1. On April 19, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry 
(NOI) seeking information and stakeholder perspectives to help the 
Commission explore whether, and if so how, it should revise its 
approach under its currently effective policy statement on the 
certification of new natural gas transportation facilities (Policy 
Statement) to determine whether a proposed natural gas project is or 
will be required by the present or future public convenience and 
necessity, as that standard is established in section 7 of the Natural 
Gas Act.\1\
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    \1\ Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities, 
Notice of Inquiry (NOI), 163 FERC ] 61,042 (April 19, 2018).
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    2. In the NOI, the Commission sought input on whether, and if so 
how, the Commission should adjust: (1) Its methodology for determining 
whether there is a need for a proposed project, including the 
Commission's consideration of precedent agreements and contracts for 
service as evidence of such need; (2) its consideration of the 
potential exercise of eminent domain and of landowner interests related 
to a proposed project; and (3) its evaluation of the environmental 
impact of a proposed project. The Commission also sought input on 
whether there are specific changes the Commission could consider 
implementing to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its 
certificate processes including pre-filing, post-filing, and post-order 
issuance. The Commission granted 60 days from the date of the 
publication of the NOI in the Federal Register to file comments with 
the Commission. The NOI was published in the Federal Register on April 
25, 2018 with comments due June 25, 2018.
    3. As we stated in the NOI, 19 years have passed since the 
Commission issued the Policy Statement. Since that time, we have seen 
significant changes in the energy markets, as well as in the 
production, use and consumption of natural gas. In the NOI, the 
Commission asked a series of questions to elicit information to develop 
a good record on which to decide any future action in this matter, and 
many of those questions identify complex issues. The Commission 
believes our work on this matter will benefit from a robust record and 
as much relevant information and thoughtful input as possible. Indeed, 
it is important that we base any next steps on the best available 
information, and we encourage input from stakeholders across the energy 
spectrum. Given the complexity of the issues, and our desire to ensure 
the best possible record, the Commission has decided to extend the time 
for interested entities to submit their comments in this matter by 30 
days--to July 25, 2018.\2\
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    \2\ As the Commission indicated in the NOI, the Commission will 
decide any next steps with regard to this review of the Policy 
Statement after the Commission has reviewed the comments filed in 
response to the NOI. NOI P 4.

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The Commission Orders

    The time for interested entities to submit comments in this 
proceeding is hereby extended 30 days, as discussed in the body of this 
order.


    By the Commission.

    Dated: May 23, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-11527 Filed 5-29-18; 8:45 am]
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