Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the D'Lo Gas Storage, LLC, D'lo Natural Gas Storage Project Amendment, 62318-62319 [2018-26205]

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CP18–102–000; CP18–103–000 ...................................................................... 11–20–2018 11–15–2018 A. Jeanne Graham. Mass Mailing.1 Mass Mailing.2 Louisiana Mid-Continent. Oil and Gas Association. Citizens Utility Board. State of Louisiana. House Representative Stuart J. Bishop. FERC Staff.3 1 Thirty 2 Two Seven letters have been sent to FERC Commissioners and staff under this docket number. Hundred Twenty Five letters have been sent to FERC Commissioners and staff under this docket number. Memorandum for call on November 15, 2018 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 3 Phone Dated: November 27, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–26159 Filed 11–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP18–524–000] khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the D’Lo Gas Storage, LLC, D’lo Natural Gas Storage Project Amendment On July 13, 2018, D’Lo Gas Storage, LLC (DGS) filed an application in Docket No. CP18–524–000 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 storage facilities. The proposed project is known as the D’Lo Natural Gas Storage Project Amendment (Project), and would allow DGS to modify its previously certificated project design for the D’Lo Gas Storage Project in Docket No. CP12–39–000 in VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Nov 30, 2018 Jkt 247001 Simpson and Rankin Counties, Mississippi. On July 26, 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—December 21, 2018 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—March 21, 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 DGS is proposing the following amendments to the originally certificated project design: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Elimination of the Gulf South Interconnect Lateral and Gulf South Meter Station facilities; and • Relocation of Primary Source Water Wells #2 and #4 and Primary Brine Disposal Wells #2 and #4 approximately 0.4 mile south of their originally proposed locations. Background On August 27, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed D’Lo Natural Gas Storage Project Amendment 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 one comment from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The primary issues raised by the commentor are impacts on state or federally listed species and species of special concern that may occur in the Project area. All substantive comments will be addressed in the EA. E:\FR\FM\03DEN1.SGM 03DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 232 / Monday, December 3, 2018 / Notices 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., CP18–524), 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: November 27, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–26205 Filed 11–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–R5–Superfund V–W–19–C–001; FRL– 9987–21–Region 5] Proposed CERCLA Administrative Settlement Agreement; A&L Iron and Metal Company, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement agreement and request for public comments. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby gives notice of a proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement (Settlement) pertaining to collection of Past Response Costs for a Fund-lead Removal Action occurring between 2014 and 2015, at an approximately 16-acre former industrial equipment manufacturing facility in Saginaw (Saginaw County), Michigan, the Baker Perkins Superfund Site (‘‘Site’’). The Settlement requires A&L Iron and Metal Company, Inc. (‘‘A&L’’) to pay $1,611,788.29 (plus an additional khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Nov 30, 2018 Jkt 247001 sum for interest on that amount calculated from March 31, 2018 through the date of payment to EPA) for EPA’s Past Response Costs within 45 days of the Effective Date of the Settlement, in return for a covenant against any and all liability for EPA Response Costs at the Site, and contribution protection against any and all other liable parties. DATES: Comments must be post marked or received on or before January 2, 2019. ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement agreement and related site documents can be viewed at the Superfund Records Center, (SRC–7J), United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 886–4465 and on-line at www.epa.gov/superfund/baker_perkins. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further information or a copy of the Settlement may be obtained from either Thomas P. Turner, Office of Regional Counsel (C–14J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 W Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–6613 or turner.thomas@epa.gov or Superfund Division Enforcement Specialist Mike Rafati, Superfund Division (SR–5J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 W Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–0390 or rafati.michael@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Information In accordance with Section 122 (i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622 (i), notice is hereby given of a proposed Settlement pertaining to the Baker Perkins Superfund Site in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, with the following settling party: A&L Iron and Metal Company, Inc. The Settlement requires A&L to pay $1,611,788.29 (plus an additional sum for interest on that amount calculated from March 31, 2018 through the date of payment to EPA) for EPA’s Past Response Costs within 45 days of the Effective Date of the Settlement. The Settlement includes an EPA covenant not to sue the settling party and contribution protection, pursuant to Sections 107(a), 113(f)(2), and 122(h)(4) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. Sections 9607(a), 9613(f)(2), and 9622(h)(4). II. Opportunity To Comment A. General Information For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the Settlement. The Agency will consider all comments received and PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62319 may modify or withdraw its consent to the Settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the Settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. B. Where do I send my comments or view responses? Your comments should be mailed to Mike Rafati, Superfund Division (SR– 5J), U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 W Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, or rafati.michael@epa.gov. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the Superfund Records Center. C. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? 1. Submitting Confidential Business Information (CBI). Do not submit such information to EPA through an agency website or via email. Clearly mark the part or all the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD–ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD–ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments, remember to: • Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (site name, Federal Register date and page number). • Follow directions—the agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number. • Explain why you agree or disagree with the terms of the Settlement; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. • Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/ or data that you used. • If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. • Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. • Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. E:\FR\FM\03DEN1.SGM 03DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 232 (Monday, December 3, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62318-62319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-26205]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-524-000]


Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the D'Lo Gas 
Storage, LLC, D'lo Natural Gas Storage Project Amendment

    On July 13, 2018, D'Lo Gas Storage, LLC (DGS) filed an application 
in Docket No. CP18-524-000 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 storage facilities. 
The proposed project is known as the D'Lo Natural Gas Storage Project 
Amendment (Project), and would allow DGS to modify its previously 
certificated project design for the D'Lo Gas Storage Project in Docket 
No. CP12-39-000 in Simpson and Rankin Counties, Mississippi.
    On July 26, 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--December 21, 2018
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--March 21, 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

    DGS is proposing the following amendments to the originally 
certificated project design:
     Elimination of the Gulf South Interconnect Lateral and 
Gulf South Meter Station facilities; and
     Relocation of Primary Source Water Wells #2 and #4 and 
Primary Brine Disposal Wells #2 and #4 approximately 0.4 mile south of 
their originally proposed locations.

Background

    On August 27, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed D'Lo Natural Gas 
Storage Project Amendment 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 one comment from the Mississippi Department of 
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The primary issues raised by the 
commentor are impacts on state or federally listed species and species 
of special concern that may occur in the Project area. 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/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., 
CP18-524), 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: November 27, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-26205 Filed 11-30-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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