Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Gateway Expansion Project, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 34836-34837 [2018-15697]

Download as PDF amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 34836 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 141 / Monday, July 23, 2018 / Notices pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C., Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the DSB is to provide independent advice and technical enterprise. The objective of the meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the DSB’s mission. 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[FR Doc. 2018–15674 Filed 7–20–18; 8:45 am] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP18–18–000] Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Gateway Expansion Project, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the Gateway Expansion Project, proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) in the abovereferenced docket. Transco requests authorization to modify certain facilities in Essex and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, to increase the firm transportation capacity on the existing pipeline to allow greater access to natural gas supplies. The proposed modifications would occur within existing facilities, with no new permanent right-of-way. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the Gateway Expansion Project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The proposed Gateway Expansion Project includes the following facilities: Essex County Compressor Station 303 • Expansion of the building and installation of a 33,000 horsepower electric-motor driven compression unit and ancillary equipment; and • extension of security fencing and access to new equipment. Roseland Meter and Regulator • Installation of a 36-inch-diameter Main Line block valve with automation controls. Roseland Electric Substation • Installation of an electric transformer unit. Passaic County BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Paterson Meter and Regulator • Replacing the existing 12-inchdiameter headers with two new 6-inchdiameter ultrasonic meter skids and associated equipment; and Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 141 / Monday, July 23, 2018 / Notices • installation of ancillary equipment. The FERC staff mailed copies of the EA 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 area. In addition, the EA is available for public viewing on the FERC’s website (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. A limited number of copies of the EA 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. Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that the Commission has the opportunity to consider your comments prior to making its decision on this project, it is important that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 16, 2018. For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the project docket number (CP18–18–000) with your submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert staff available to assist you at (866) 208–3676 or FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the eFiling feature on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ You must select the type of filing you are making. If you are filing a comment on a particular VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Jul 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214).1 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission’s decision. The Commission grants affected landowners and others with environmental concerns intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. 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. 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., CP18–18). 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. Dated: July 17, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–15697 Filed 7–20–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34837 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Number: PR18–66–000. Applicants: Alpine High Pipeline LP. Description: Tariff filing per 284.123(b), (e)+(g): Notice of Name Change and Revision to Statement of Operating Conditions to be effective 7/2/2018. Filed Date: 7/16/18. Accession Number: 201807165056. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/6/18. 284.123(g) Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/14/18. Docket Numbers: RP18–979–000. Applicants: Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Description: Compliance filing Tariff Waiver—ROFR Posting. Filed Date: 7/16/18. Accession Number: 20180716–5140. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/18. 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 date(s). 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: July 17, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–15705 Filed 7–20–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 141 (Monday, July 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34836-34837]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-18-000]


Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the 
Proposed Gateway Expansion Project, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line 
Company, LLC

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the 
Gateway Expansion Project, proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line 
Company, LLC (Transco) in the above-referenced docket. Transco requests 
authorization to modify certain facilities in Essex and Passaic 
Counties, New Jersey, to increase the firm transportation capacity on 
the existing pipeline to allow greater access to natural gas supplies. 
The proposed modifications would occur within existing facilities, with 
no new permanent right-of-way.
    The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the 
construction and operation of the Gateway Expansion Project in 
accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy 
Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed 
project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a 
major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human 
environment.
    The proposed Gateway Expansion Project includes the following 
facilities:

Essex County

Compressor Station 303

     Expansion of the building and installation of a 33,000 
horsepower electric-motor driven compression unit and ancillary 
equipment; and
     extension of security fencing and access to new equipment.

Roseland Meter and Regulator

     Installation of a 36-inch-diameter Main Line block valve 
with automation controls.

Roseland Electric Substation

     Installation of an electric transformer unit.

Passaic County

Paterson Meter and Regulator

     Replacing the existing 12-inch-diameter headers with two 
new 6-inch-diameter ultrasonic meter skids and associated equipment; 
and

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     installation of ancillary equipment.
    The FERC staff mailed copies of the EA 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 area. In addition, 
the EA is available for public viewing on the FERC's website 
(www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. A limited number of copies of 
the EA 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.
    Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. Your comments 
should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable 
alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. 
The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To 
ensure that the Commission has the opportunity to consider your 
comments prior to making its decision on this project, it is important 
that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or before 5:00 p.m. 
Eastern Time on August 16, 2018.
    For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file 
your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the 
project docket number (CP18-18-000) with your submission. The 
Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert 
staff available to assist you at (866) 208-3676 or 
[email protected].
    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment 
feature on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to 
Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, 
text-only comments on a project;
    (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the 
eFiling feature on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the 
link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments 
in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your 
submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking 
on ``eRegister.'' You must select the type of filing you are making. If 
you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select 
``Comment on a Filing''; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to 
the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 
20426.
    Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a 
motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of 
Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214).\1\ Only intervenors have the 
right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. The Commission 
grants affected landowners and others with environmental concerns 
intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a 
clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can 
adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not 
give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to 
have your comments considered.
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comments.
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    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. 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-
18). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For 
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at 
[email protected] 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/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.

    Dated: July 17, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-15697 Filed 7-20-18; 8:45 am]
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