Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Line 1-N Abandonment Project, 63492 [2018-26663]

Download as PDF 63492 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 236 / Monday, December 10, 2018 / Notices Accession Number: 20181130–5307. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/18. 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: December 3, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–26642 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP18–533–000] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Line 1–N Abandonment Project On July 24, 2018, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP filed an application in Docket No. CP18–533–000 requesting to discontinue natural gas service and abandon natural gas pipelines and aboveground facilities pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission’s regulations. The proposed project is known as the Line 1–N Abandonment Project (Project), and would abandon a portion of the Line 1–N lateral and related facilities in Harrison and Marion Counties, Texas. On August 7, 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Dec 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 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 January 25, 2019 90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline April 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 Texas Eastern proposes to abandon a portion of its Line 1–N lateral and related facilities in Harrison and Marion Counties, Texas. Specifically, Texas Eastern is requesting approval to abandon in place and by removal a total of approximately 30 miles of 8-inch, 10inch, and 12-inch-diameter lateral pipeline; abandon by removal all of the facilities at Metering and Regulating Station 70191; and abandon by removal all aboveground appurtenances on each of the 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inchdiameter pipeline segments. Background On September 6, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Line 1–N Abandonment Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In response to the NOI, the Commission received comments from two landowners, and a landowner’s legal representative. The primary issues raised by the commentors are concerns regarding exposed and damaged pipeline, pipeline contamination, and impacts of abandoning the pipeline in place. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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., CP18–533), 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 30, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–26663 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER19–426–000] Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization; LUZ Solar Partners VIII, Ltd. This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of LUZ Solar Partners VIII, Ltd.’s application for market-based 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 December 24, 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 E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 236 (Monday, December 10, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-533-000]


Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Line 1-N Abandonment Project

    On July 24, 2018, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP filed an 
application in Docket No. CP18-533-000 requesting to discontinue 
natural gas service and abandon natural gas pipelines and aboveground 
facilities pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 
of the Commission's regulations. The proposed project is known as the 
Line 1-N Abandonment Project (Project), and would abandon a portion of 
the Line 1-N lateral and related facilities in Harrison and Marion 
Counties, Texas.
    On August 7, 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 January 25, 2019
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline April 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

    Texas Eastern proposes to abandon a portion of its Line 1-N lateral 
and related facilities in Harrison and Marion Counties, Texas. 
Specifically, Texas Eastern is requesting approval to abandon in place 
and by removal a total of approximately 30 miles of 8-inch, 10-inch, 
and 12-inch-diameter lateral pipeline; abandon by removal all of the 
facilities at Metering and Regulating Station 70191; and abandon by 
removal all aboveground appurtenances on each of the 8-inch, 10-inch 
and 12-inch-diameter pipeline segments.

Background

    On September 6, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Line 1-N 
Abandonment Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues 
(NOI). The NOI was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and 
local government agencies; elected officials; Native American tribes; 
other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In 
response to the NOI, the Commission received comments from two 
landowners, and a landowner's legal representative. The primary issues 
raised by the commentors are concerns regarding exposed and damaged 
pipeline, pipeline contamination, and impacts of abandoning the 
pipeline in place. 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., 
CP18-533), 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 30, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-26663 Filed 12-7-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P


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