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Portland Natural Gas Transmission
System; Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review of the Portland
Xpress Project
On June 18, 2018, Portland Natural
Gas Transmission System filed an
application in Docket No. CP18–506–
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 in Cumberland and
York Counties, Maine and Middlesex
County, Massachusetts. The proposed
project is known as the Portland Xpress
Project (Project), and it would provide
transportation of natural gas to New
England and Atlantic Canada markets
by supplying 214,375 million cubic feet
per day (Mcf/d) of natural gas to New
England on wholly-owned PNGTS
facilities and 22,339 Mcf/d on the
PNGTS and Maritimes jointly-owned
facilities.
On June 28, 2018, 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
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schedule for the completion of the EA
for the Project.
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA—November 27, 2018.
90-day Federal—Authorization
Decision Deadline February 25, 2019.
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 Project would require
modifications at the existing Westbrook
Compressor Station in Cumberland
County, Maine; the addition of one new
6,300 horsepower gas-fired compression
unit at the Eliot Compressor Station in
York County, Maine; and installation of
miscellaneous facilities at the Dracut
Meter and Regulator Station in
Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Background
On July 12, 2018, the Commission
issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for the
Proposed Portland Xpress Project and
Request for Comments on
Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI
was sent to affected landowners within
0.5 mile of the existing facilities;
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
regarding vegetated areas of concern at
the Eliot Compressor Station and well
water testing.
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., CP18–506), and follow the
instructions. For assistance with access
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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: September 18, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP18-506-000]
Portland Natural Gas Transmission System; Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review of the Portland Xpress Project
On June 18, 2018, Portland Natural Gas Transmission System filed an
application in Docket No. CP18-506-000 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 in Cumberland and York Counties, Maine and Middlesex County,
Massachusetts. The proposed project is known as the Portland Xpress
Project (Project), and it would provide transportation of natural gas
to New England and Atlantic Canada markets by supplying 214,375 million
cubic feet per day (Mcf/d) of natural gas to New England on wholly-
owned PNGTS facilities and 22,339 Mcf/d on the PNGTS and Maritimes
jointly-owned facilities.
On June 28, 2018, 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--November 27, 2018.
90-day Federal--Authorization Decision Deadline February 25, 2019.
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 Project would require modifications at the existing Westbrook
Compressor Station in Cumberland County, Maine; the addition of one new
6,300 horsepower gas-fired compression unit at the Eliot Compressor
Station in York County, Maine; and installation of miscellaneous
facilities at the Dracut Meter and Regulator Station in Middlesex
County, Massachusetts.
Background
On July 12, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Portland Xpress
Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI
was sent to affected landowners within 0.5 mile of the existing
facilities; 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 regarding
vegetated areas of concern at the Eliot Compressor Station and well
water testing.
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.,
CP18-506), 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: September 18, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-20678 Filed 9-21-18; 8:45 am]
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