Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Columbia Gas Transmission, Llc Line 8000 Replacement Project, 35633-35634 [2018-16080]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 145 / Friday, July 27, 2018 / Notices The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Dated: July 23, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–16107 Filed 7–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER18–2003–000] amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Lorenzo Wind, LLC; 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 Lorenzo Wind, LLC’s application for marketbased 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 August 9, 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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Jul 26, 2018 Jkt 244001 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for electronic 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. Dated: July 20, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–16078 Filed 7–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP18–13–000] Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Columbia Gas Transmission, Llc Line 8000 Replacement Project On November 3, 2017, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC filed an application in Docket No. CP18–13–000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Sections 7(b) and (c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, operate, and abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities in Mineral County, West Virginia and Allegany County, Maryland. The proposed project is known as the Line 8000 Replacement Project (Project) and is part of Columbia’s multi-year, comprehensive modernization program. The Project would not increase capacity and would continue to serve the Maryland distribution markets. According to Columbia, its Project would increase system reliability, thereby greatly reducing the risk of interruptions to Columbia’s customers. On November 17, 2017, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35633 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—August 29, 2018 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—November 27, 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 Line 8000 Replacement Project would consist of: • Replacement of about 13.25 miles of existing 12-inch-diameter bare steel pipeline, with approximately 13.54 miles of new, coated 12-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline in five sections and four modification points along Line 8000 and Lateral Line 8006; • replacement of about 0.54 miles of existing 4-inch-diameter bare steel pipeline, with approximately 0.67 miles of new coated 4-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline along Lateral Lines 8225 and 8244; • installation of two new pig 1 launcher and receiver sites and four new mainline valves associated with pipeline facilities; • modifications/abandonment of three existing mainline valves and three existing side tap valve sites; • modification of tie-ins at two regulator stations; and • abandonment of 13 active residential taps and 109 inactive taps. Background On December 19, 2017, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Line 8000 Replacement 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 Columbia Gas of Maryland, Inc., Direct Energy Business Marketing, LLC, the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, the Maryland Department of Environment, and one landowner. The comments addressed the conversion to an alternate 1 A ‘‘pig’’ is a tool that the pipeline company inserts into and pushes through the pipeline for cleaning the pipeline, conducting internal inspections, or other purposes. E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1 35634 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 145 / Friday, July 27, 2018 / Notices energy source for customers who would be affected by the abandonment of residential farm taps, the cost of the Project, cultural resources, air quality, stormwater and erosion, water resources, and land use. All substantive comments will be addressed in 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 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., CP18–13), 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, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Dated: July 20, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–16080 Filed 7–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC18–111–000. Applicants: Grand River Wind LLC, Trishe Wind Ohio, LLC. Description: Amendment to June 25, 2018 Application for Approval Pursuant under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Grand River Wind LLC, et al. Filed Date: 7/18/18. Accession Number: 20180718–5145. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/25/18. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Jul 26, 2018 Jkt 244001 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER15–1218–005. Applicants: Solar Star California XIII, LLC. Description: Compliance filing: Solar Star California XIII MBR Tariff Change in Status to be effective 7/20/2018. Filed Date: 7/19/18. Accession Number: 20180719–5074. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/18. Docket Numbers: ER16–38–003. Applicants: Kingbird Solar A, LLC. Description: Compliance filing: Kingbird Solar A LLC Notice of Change in Category Status to be effective 7/20/2018. Filed Date: 7/19/18. Accession Number: 20180719–5077. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/18. Docket Numbers: ER18–2036–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreement No. 5044; Queue No. AB1– 013 to be effective 5/21/2018. Filed Date: 7/18/18. Accession Number: 20180718–5130. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/8/18. Docket Numbers: ER18–2037–000. Applicants: Boulder Solar Power, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Amendments to Boulder Solar Shared Facilities Agreement No. 1 to be effective 7/19/2018. Filed Date: 7/19/18. Accession Number: 20180719–5028. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/18. Docket Numbers: ER18–2038–000. Applicants: Cogentrix Virginia Financing Holding Company, LLC. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation to be effective 7/20/2018. Filed Date: 7/19/18. Accession Number: 20180719–5035. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/18. Docket Numbers: ER18–2039–000. Applicants: Public Service Company of Colorado. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2019–07–19 PSCo-TSGT Non-Cnfmg LGIA-Rifle SS–0.0.0-Filing to be effective 7/19/2018. Filed Date: 7/19/18. Accession Number: 20180719–5048. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/18. Docket Numbers: ER18–2040–000. Applicants: James River Genco, LLC. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation to be effective 7/20/2018. Filed Date: 7/19/18. Accession Number: 20180719–5049. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/18. Docket Numbers: ER18–2041–000. Applicants: Public Service Company of Colorado. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: PSCo-TSGT–JM Shafer-E&P–459–0.1.0– NOC to be effective 7/20/2018. Filed Date: 7/19/18. Accession Number: 20180719–5054. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/18. 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: July 19, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–16082 Filed 7–26–18; 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: ER15–2593–009; ER14–661–015; ER15–1475–010; ER15– 54–009; ER15–55–009; ER16–38–004; ER16–39–004; ER15–1218–006; ER15– 2224–004; ER16–1154–007. Applicants: Desert Stateline LLC, SG2 Imperial Valley LLC, North Star Solar, LLC, Lost Hills Solar, LLC, Blackwell Solar, LLC, Kingbird Solar A, LLC, Kingbird Solar B, LLC, Solar Star Colorado XIII, LLC, Solar Star Colorado III, LLC, Parrey, LLC. Description: Notice of Non-Material of Change in Status of Desert Stateline LLC, et al. Filed Date: 7/19/18. Accession Number: 20180719–5120. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/18. E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 145 (Friday, July 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35633-35634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16080]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-13-000]


Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Columbia Gas 
Transmission, Llc Line 8000 Replacement Project

    On November 3, 2017, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC filed an 
application in Docket No. CP18-13-000 requesting a Certificate of 
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Sections 7(b) and (c) of 
the Natural Gas Act to construct, operate, and abandon certain natural 
gas pipeline facilities in Mineral County, West Virginia and Allegany 
County, Maryland. The proposed project is known as the Line 8000 
Replacement Project (Project) and is part of Columbia's multi-year, 
comprehensive modernization program. The Project would not increase 
capacity and would continue to serve the Maryland distribution markets. 
According to Columbia, its Project would increase system reliability, 
thereby greatly reducing the risk of interruptions to Columbia's 
customers.
    On November 17, 2017, 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--August 29, 2018
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--November 27, 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 Line 8000 Replacement Project would consist of:
     Replacement of about 13.25 miles of existing 12-inch-
diameter bare steel pipeline, with approximately 13.54 miles of new, 
coated 12-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline in five 
sections and four modification points along Line 8000 and Lateral Line 
8006;
     replacement of about 0.54 miles of existing 4-inch-
diameter bare steel pipeline, with approximately 0.67 miles of new 
coated 4-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline along Lateral 
Lines 8225 and 8244;
     installation of two new pig \1\ launcher and receiver 
sites and four new mainline valves associated with pipeline facilities;
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    \1\ A ``pig'' is a tool that the pipeline company inserts into 
and pushes through the pipeline for cleaning the pipeline, 
conducting internal inspections, or other purposes.
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     modifications/abandonment of three existing mainline 
valves and three existing side tap valve sites;
     modification of tie-ins at two regulator stations; and
     abandonment of 13 active residential taps and 109 inactive 
taps.

Background

    On December 19, 2017, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Line 8000 
Replacement 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 Columbia Gas of Maryland, Inc., Direct Energy 
Business Marketing, LLC, the West Virginia Division of Culture and 
History, the Maryland Department of Environment, and one landowner. The 
comments addressed the conversion to an alternate

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energy source for customers who would be affected by the abandonment of 
residential farm taps, the cost of the Project, cultural resources, air 
quality, stormwater and erosion, water resources, and land use. All 
substantive comments will be addressed in 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 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., 
CP18-13), 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: July 20, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-16080 Filed 7-26-18; 8:45 am]
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