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natural gas pipeline facilities at the
existing Temple Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG) Peak-shaving Facility in Berks
County, Pennsylvania. The proposed
project is known as the Temple Truck
Rack Expansion Project (Project), and
would allow UGI LNG, Inc. to more
reliably serve the growing demand for
truck deliveries by UGI Energy Services.
On November 29, 2016, 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—September 18, 2018
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision
Deadline—December 17, 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
UGI LNG, Inc. proposes to expand its
existing Temple LNG truck loading
facility by constructing two additional
trailer loading/unloading racks. The
new facilities would consist of two
racks with scales, trailer loading skid,
pump skid, transfer piping, and
associated equipment. The Project
would also include constructing a new
driveway connecting the expansion to
Willow Creek Road. The Project is
projected to increase truck volumes
from an average of one to three trucks
per day to an average of three to six
trucks per day.
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Background
On January 23, 2017, the Commission
issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for the
Proposed Temple Truck Rack
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; other interested parties; and
local libraries and newspapers. In
response to the NOI, the Commission
received one public comment
concerning increased traffic.
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The U.S. Department of
Transportation is a cooperating agencies
in the preparation of 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.,
CP17–14), 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: August 31, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018–19391 Filed 9–6–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket Nos. CP17–494–000; CP17–495–
000]
Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline LP,
Jordan Cove Energy Project LP; Notice
of Schedule for Environmental Review
Pacific Connector Pipeline Project and
Jordan Cove Energy Project
On September 21, 2017, Pacific
Connector Gas Pipeline LP (Pacific
Connector) and Jordan Cove Energy
Project L.P. (Jordan Cove) filed
applications in Docket Nos. CP17–494–
000 and CP17–495–000, respectively.
Pacific Connector is requesting a
Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act (NGA) to construct,
operate, and maintain certain natural
gas pipeline facilities. Jordan Cove is
requesting authorization pursuant to
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Section 3(a) of the NGA to construct and
operate liquefied natural gas (LNG)
export facilities. The proposed projects
are collectively referred to as the Jordan
Cove LNG Project (Project). Jordan
Cove’s LNG facilities would be designed
to liquefy about 7.8 million metric tons
of natural gas per annum for export to
markets across the Pacific Rim. On
August 20, 2015, in Order No. 3698, the
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
Fossil Energy, granted to Jordon Cove a
long-term, multi-contract authorization
to export LNG to Free Trade Agreement
nations.
On October 5, 2017, the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC
or Commission) issued a Notice of
Applications for the Projects. Among
other things, that notice alerted other
agencies issuing federal authorizations
of the requirement to complete all
necessary reviews and to reach a final
decision on the request for a federal
authorization within 90 days of the date
of issuance of the Commission staff’s
final Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) for the Projects. This instant notice
identifies the FERC staff’s planned
schedule for completion of the final EIS
for the Projects, which is based on an
issuance of the draft EIS in February
2019. The forecasted schedule for both
the draft and final EIS is based upon
Jordon Cove and Pacific Connector
providing complete and timely
responses to any future data requests. In
addition, the schedule assumes that the
cooperating agencies will provide input
on their areas of responsibility on a
timely basis.
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of Notice of Availability of the
final EIS—August 30, 2019
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision
Deadline—November 28, 2019
If a schedule change becomes
necessary for the final EIS, an additional
notice will be provided so that the
relevant agencies are kept informed of
the Project’s progress.
Project Description
Jordan Cove proposes to construct and
operate an LNG export terminal on the
North Spit of Coos Bay in Coos County,
Oregon. The terminal would include
five liquefaction trains and associated
equipment, two full-containment LNG
storage tanks, an LNG transfer line, LNG
ship loading facilities, a marine slip,
access channel, and modifications to the
Coos Bay Navigation Channel.
Pacific Connector proposes to
construct and operate an approximately
230-mile-long, 36-inch-diameter
interstate natural gas transmission
pipeline and associated aboveground
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facilities. The pipeline would originate
near Malin in Klamath County, Oregon,
traverse Douglas and Jackson Counties,
and terminate (at the LNG Terminal) in
Coos County. The associated
aboveground facilities would include
the new Klamath Compressor Station
(62,200 horsepower) near Malin.
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Background
On February 10, 2017, the
Commission staff granted Jordan Cove
and Pacific Connector’s requests to use
the FERC’s Pre-filing environmental
review process and assigned them
jointly to Docket No. PF17–4–000. On
June 9, 2017, the Commission issued a
Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement for the
Planned Jordan Cove LNG Terminal and
Pacific Connector Pipeline Projects,
Request for Comments on
Environmental Issues, and Notice of
Public Scoping Sessions (NOI).
The NOI was issued during the prefiling review of the Projects in Docket
No. PF17–4–000 and was sent to federal,
state, and local government agencies;
elected officials; affected landowners;
environmental and public interest
groups; Native American tribes and
regional organizations; commentors and
other interested parties; and local
libraries and newspapers. Major issues
raised during scoping include purpose
and need, property rights, use of
eminent domain, reliability and safety,
cumulative impacts, cultural resources,
threatened and endangered species,
water resources, vegetation, and
alternatives.
The U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of
Land Management, Bureau of
Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, National
Marine Fisheries Service, U.S.
Department of Energy, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, and the Coquille Indian
Tribe are cooperating agencies in the
preparation of the EIS.
Additional Information
In order to receive notification of the
issuance of the EIS 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
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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.,
CP17–494 and/or CP17–495), 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: August 31, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
Issuance of Final Order—February 6,
2020
If a schedule change becomes
necessary for the final order, an
additional notice will be provided so
that interested parties and government
agencies are kept informed of the
Project’s progress.
Dated: August 31, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018–19396 Filed 9–6–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket Nos. CP17–66–000; CP17–67–000]
[FR Doc. 2018–19403 Filed 9–6–18; 8:45 am]
Notice of Schedule for Environmental
Review of the Venture Global
Plaquemines LNG, LLC and Venture
Global Gator Express, LLC
Plaquemines LNG and Gator Express
Pipeline Project
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket Nos. CP17–178–000]
Notice of Anticipated Schedule of Final
Order for the Alaska Gasline
Development Corporation Alaska LNG
Project
On April 17, 2017, Alaska Gasline
Development Corporation filed an
application in Docket No. CP17–178–
000, pursuant to section 3 of the Natural
Gas Act and Part 153 of the
Commission’s regulations, for
authorization to site, construct, and
operate a new liquefied natural gas
(LNG) export terminal and associated
facilities on the eastern shore of Cook
Inlet in the Nikiski area of the Kenai
Peninsula in Alaska, and to construct
approximately 871 miles of natural gas
pipeline and associated facilities, all
within the State of Alaska. The
proposed project, known as the Alaska
LNG (Project), would liquefy and export
up to 20.0 million metric tons per
annum of LNG.
In accordance with Title 41 of the
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation
Act, enacted on December 4, 2015,
agencies are to publish completion dates
for all federal environmental reviews
and authorizations. This notice
identifies the Commission’s anticipated
schedule for issuance of the final order
for the Project, which is based on the
anticipated date of issuance of the final
Environmental Impact Statement.
Accordingly, we currently anticipate
issuing a final order in the Project no
later than:
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On February 28, 2017, Venture Global
Plaquemines LNG, LLC (Plaquemines
LNG) filed an application in Docket No.
CP17–66–000 requesting authorization
pursuant to Section 3(a) of the Natural
Gas Act (NGA) to construct and operate
liquefied natural gas (LNG) export
facilities. On the same day, Venture
Global Gator Express, LLC (Gator
Express Pipeline) filed an application in
Docket No. CP17–67–000, requesting a
Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the
NGA to construct, operate, and maintain
certain natural gas pipeline facilities.
Combined, the proposed project is
known as the Plaquemines LNG and
Gator Express Pipeline Project (Project)
and would provide gas and processing
to produce up to 20.0 million tonnes per
annum of LNG for export. On July 21,
2016, in Order No. 3866, the U.S.
Department of Energy, Office of Fossil
Energy, granted to Plaquemines LNG
authorization to export LNG to Free
Trade Agreement nations.
On March 13, 2017, the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC
or Commission) issued its Notice of
Application for the Project. Among
other things, that notice alerted other
agencies issuing federal authorizations
of the requirement to complete all
necessary reviews and to reach a final
decision on the request for a federal
authorization within 90 days of the date
of issuance of the Commission staff’s
final Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) for the Plaquemines LNG and
Gator Express Pipeline Project. This
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket Nos. CP17-494-000; CP17-495-000]
Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline LP, Jordan Cove Energy Project LP;
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review Pacific Connector Pipeline
Project and Jordan Cove Energy Project
On September 21, 2017, Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline LP (Pacific
Connector) and Jordan Cove Energy Project L.P. (Jordan Cove) filed
applications in Docket Nos. CP17-494-000 and CP17-495-000,
respectively. Pacific Connector is requesting a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas
Act (NGA) to construct, operate, and maintain certain natural gas
pipeline facilities. Jordan Cove is requesting authorization pursuant
to Section 3(a) of the NGA to construct and operate liquefied natural
gas (LNG) export facilities. The proposed projects are collectively
referred to as the Jordan Cove LNG Project (Project). Jordan Cove's LNG
facilities would be designed to liquefy about 7.8 million metric tons
of natural gas per annum for export to markets across the Pacific Rim.
On August 20, 2015, in Order No. 3698, the U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of Fossil Energy, granted to Jordon Cove a long-term, multi-
contract authorization to export LNG to Free Trade Agreement nations.
On October 5, 2017, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC
or Commission) issued a Notice of Applications for the Projects. Among
other things, that notice alerted other agencies issuing federal
authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and
to reach a final decision on the request for a federal authorization
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's final
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Projects. This instant
notice identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for completion of
the final EIS for the Projects, which is based on an issuance of the
draft EIS in February 2019. The forecasted schedule for both the draft
and final EIS is based upon Jordon Cove and Pacific Connector providing
complete and timely responses to any future data requests. In addition,
the schedule assumes that the cooperating agencies will provide input
on their areas of responsibility on a timely basis.
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of Notice of Availability of the final EIS--August 30, 2019
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--November 28, 2019
If a schedule change becomes necessary for the final EIS, an
additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are
kept informed of the Project's progress.
Project Description
Jordan Cove proposes to construct and operate an LNG export
terminal on the North Spit of Coos Bay in Coos County, Oregon. The
terminal would include five liquefaction trains and associated
equipment, two full-containment LNG storage tanks, an LNG transfer
line, LNG ship loading facilities, a marine slip, access channel, and
modifications to the Coos Bay Navigation Channel.
Pacific Connector proposes to construct and operate an
approximately 230-mile-long, 36-inch-diameter interstate natural gas
transmission pipeline and associated aboveground
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facilities. The pipeline would originate near Malin in Klamath County,
Oregon, traverse Douglas and Jackson Counties, and terminate (at the
LNG Terminal) in Coos County. The associated aboveground facilities
would include the new Klamath Compressor Station (62,200 horsepower)
near Malin.
Background
On February 10, 2017, the Commission staff granted Jordan Cove and
Pacific Connector's requests to use the FERC's Pre-filing environmental
review process and assigned them jointly to Docket No. PF17-4-000. On
June 9, 2017, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement for the Planned Jordan Cove LNG Terminal
and Pacific Connector Pipeline Projects, Request for Comments on
Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Sessions (NOI).
The NOI was issued during the pre-filing review of the Projects in
Docket No. PF17-4-000 and was sent to federal, state, and local
government agencies; elected officials; affected landowners;
environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes and
regional organizations; commentors and other interested parties; and
local libraries and newspapers. Major issues raised during scoping
include purpose and need, property rights, use of eminent domain,
reliability and safety, cumulative impacts, cultural resources,
threatened and endangered species, water resources, vegetation, and
alternatives.
The U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of
Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Department of Energy, Pipeline
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Coquille Indian
Tribe are cooperating agencies in the preparation of the EIS.
Additional Information
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EIS 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., CP17-494 and/or CP17-
495), 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: August 31, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-19403 Filed 9-6-18; 8:45 am]
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