Cheyenne Connector, LLC and Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline and Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects, 52437-52438 [2018-22608]
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i. FERC Contact: John Ramer, phone:
(202) 502–8969 or email at john.ramer@
ferc.gov.
j. Cooperating Agencies: Federal,
state, local, and tribal agencies with
jurisdiction and/or special expertise
with respect to environmental issues
that wish to cooperate in the
preparation of the environmental
document should follow the
instructions for filing such requests
described in item (l) below. Cooperating
agencies should note the Commission’s
policy that agencies that cooperate in
the preparation of the environmental
document cannot also intervene. See 94
FERC 61,076 (2001).
k. Pursuant to section 4.32(b)(7) of the
Commission’s regulations, if any
resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person
believes that an additional scientific
study should be conducted in order to
form an adequate factual basis for a
complete analysis of the application on
its merit, the resource agency, Indian
Tribe, or person must file a request for
a study with the Commission not later
than 60 days from the date of filing of
the application, and serve a copy of the
request on the applicant.
l. Deadline for filing additional study
requests and requests for cooperating
agency status: December 10, 2018.
The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing. Please file additional
study requests and requests for
cooperating agency status using the
Commission’s eFiling system at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at FERCOnlineSupport@
ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of
electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street
NE, Washington, DC 20426. The first
page of any filing should include docket
number P–14633–001.
m. This application is not ready for
environmental analysis at this time.
n. The proposed Albion Dam
Hydroelectric Project would consist of:
(1) An approximately 266-foot-long
existing concrete gravity dam with an
ogee spillway; (2) an existing 33.6-acre
impoundment with a normal storage
capacity of 235 acre-feet at an operating
elevation of approximately 87.0 feet
North American Vertical Datum of 1988;
(3) a new 51-foot-long, 45.75-foot-wide
intake canal; (4) two new 14-foot-wide,
10.4-foot-high hydraulically-powered
sluice gates, equipped with a 29-footwide, 12-foot-high steel trashrack with
9-inch clear-bar spacing; (5) a new 30foot-long, 32.5-foot-wide, 11.0-foot-high
concrete penstock; (6) a new 50-footlong, 24-foot-wide, 18-foot-high
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concrete powerhouse containing two
new 24.6-foot-long, 13.5-foot-diameter
Archimedes Screw turbine-generator
units, with a total installed capacity of
420 kilowatts, each contained in a new
15-foot-wide steel trough; (7) a new 50foot-long concrete tailrace; (8) a new
step-up transformer and 500-foot-long,
above-ground transmission line
connecting the project to the
distribution system owned by
Narragansett Electric Company; (9) a
new access road; and (10) appurtenant
facilities. The existing Albion Dam and
appurtenant works are owned by the
State of Rhode Island.
NEHC proposes to operate the project
in a run-of-river mode with an estimated
annual energy production of
approximately 2,034 megawatt-hours.
o. A copy of the application is
available for review at the Commission
in the Public Reference Room or may be
viewed on the Commission’s website 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 Online
Support. A copy is also available for
inspection and reproduction at the
address in item h above.
You may also register online at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
esubscription.asp to be notified via
email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects.
For assistance, contact FERC Online
Support.
p. Procedural Schedule: The
application will be processed according
to the following preliminary schedule.
Revisions to the schedule will be made
as appropriate (e.g., if there are no
deficiencies and/or scoping is waived,
the schedule would be shortened).
Issue Deficiency/
AIR Letter.
Issue Notice of Acceptance/Ready
for Environmental Analysis.
Issue Notice of the
Availability of
Environmental
Assessment.
January 2019.
April 2019.
August 2019.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket Nos. CP18–102–000 and CP18–103–
000]
Cheyenne Connector, LLC and
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice
of Schedule for Environmental Review
of the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline
and Cheyenne Hub Enhancement
Projects
On March 5, 2018, Cheyenne
Connector, LLC and Rockies Express
Pipeline LLC (‘‘applicants’’) filed an
application in Docket Nos. CP18–102–
000 and CP18–103–000 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.
The proposed projects are known as the
Cheyenne Connector Pipeline and
Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects
(Projects), and would include new
natural gas pipeline, metering, and
compression facilities to transport about
600 million cubic feet per day.
On March 19, 2018, the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice
of Application for the Projects. 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 December 18, 2018
90-day Federal Authorization Decision
Deadline March 18, 2019
If a schedule change becomes
necessary, additional notice will be
provided so that the relevant agencies
are kept informed of the Projects’
progress.
Project Description
Dated: October 11, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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The Projects include approximately
70 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline,
three associated mainline valves, and
other ancillary facilities; five meter and
regulating stations; one new
approximately 32,100 horsepower
Cheyenne Hub Booster Compressor
Station; and enhancements to modify
the existing Cheyenne Hub interconnect
facilities in Weld County, Colorado.
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Background
On May 3, 2018, the Commission
issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for the
Proposed Cheyenne Connector Pipeline
and Cheyenne Hub Enhancement
Projects 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: DCP Midstream, LP,
Teamsters National Pipeline LMCP,
Colorado Interstate Pipeline, L.L.C.,
Anadarko Energy Services Company,
Cheyenne Connector, LLC, HLT Farms,
LLLP, the Town of Kersey, two Native
American tribes, and four individuals.
The primary issues raised by the
commentors are alternatives, Project
construction affecting the Irons Lateral
Ditch, cultural resources, public health
and safety, land values,
industrialization of agricultural land,
and environmental justice. All
substantive comments will be addressed
in the EA.
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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
Projects 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.,
CP18–102 or CP18–103), 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.
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Dated: October 11, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
Dated: October 11, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Combined Notice of Filings
[Project No. 12790–007]
Andrew Peklo, III, Pomperaug Hydro
LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer
of License and Soliciting Comments,
Motions To Intervene, and Protests
On September 24, 2018, Andrew
Peklo, III (transferor) and Pomperaug
Hydro LLC (transferee) filed an
application for the transfer of license of
the Pomperaug Hydro Project No.
12790. The project is located on the
Pomperaug River in Litchfield County,
Connecticut. The project does not
occupy Federal lands.
The applicants seek Commission
approval to transfer the license for the
Pomperaug Hydro Project from the
transferor to the transferee.
Applicants Contact: For transferor:
Mr. Andrew Peklo, III, 29 Pomperaug
Road, Woodbury, CT 06798, Phone:
203–263–4566, Email: themill@
charter.net.
For transferee: Mr. Paul V. Nolan,
Esq., 5515 17th Street North, Arlington,
VA 22205–2722, Phone: (703) 534–5905,
Email: pvnpvndiver@gmail.com.
FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis, (202)
502–8735, patricia.gillis@ferc.gov.
Deadline for filing comments, motions
to intervene, and protests: 30 days from
the date that the Commission issues this
notice. The Commission strongly
encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, motions to intervene, and
protests using the Commission’s eFiling
system at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000
characters, without prior registration,
using the eComment system at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
ecomment.asp. You must include your
name and contact information at the end
of your comments. For assistance,
please contact FERC Online Support at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866)
208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659
(TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please
send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
The first page of any filing should
include docket number P–12790–007.
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Take notice that the Commission has
received the following Natural Gas
Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Filings Instituting Proceedings
Docket Numbers: RP19–36–001.
Applicants: Dominion Energy Questar
Pipeline, LLC.
Description: Tariff Amendment:
Withdrawal of Filing to be effective 10/
8/2018.
Filed Date: 10/9/18.
Accession Number: 20181009–5007.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/22/18.
Docket Numbers: RP19–48–000.
Applicants: Tennessee Gas Pipeline
Company, L.L.C.
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing:
Volume No. 2—Neg Rate Agmt—
NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC
SP324013 to be effective 11/1/2018.
Filed Date: 10/10/18.
Accession Number: 20181010–5042.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/22/18.
Docket Numbers: RP19–49–000.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas
Transmission System, L.P.
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 101018
Negotiated Rates—Castleton
Commodities Merchant Trading L.P. H–
4010–89 to be effective 11/1/2018.
Filed Date: 10/10/18.
Accession Number: 20181010–5083.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/22/18.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket Nos. CP18-102-000 and CP18-103-000]
Cheyenne Connector, LLC and Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice
of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline
and Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects
On March 5, 2018, Cheyenne Connector, LLC and Rockies Express
Pipeline LLC (``applicants'') filed an application in Docket Nos. CP18-
102-000 and CP18-103-000 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. The
proposed projects are known as the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline and
Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects (Projects), and would include new
natural gas pipeline, metering, and compression facilities to transport
about 600 million cubic feet per day.
On March 19, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Projects.
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 December 18, 2018
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline March 18, 2019
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the
Projects' progress.
Project Description
The Projects include approximately 70 miles of 36-inch-diameter
pipeline, three associated mainline valves, and other ancillary
facilities; five meter and regulating stations; one new approximately
32,100 horsepower Cheyenne Hub Booster Compressor Station; and
enhancements to modify the existing Cheyenne Hub interconnect
facilities in Weld County, Colorado.
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Background
On May 3, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare
an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Cheyenne Connector
Pipeline and Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects 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: DCP Midstream, LP,
Teamsters National Pipeline LMCP, Colorado Interstate Pipeline, L.L.C.,
Anadarko Energy Services Company, Cheyenne Connector, LLC, HLT Farms,
LLLP, the Town of Kersey, two Native American tribes, and four
individuals. The primary issues raised by the commentors are
alternatives, Project construction affecting the Irons Lateral Ditch,
cultural resources, public health and safety, land values,
industrialization of agricultural land, and environmental justice. 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 Projects 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., CP18-102 or CP18-103),
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: October 11, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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