Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the VNG Suffolk No. 3 Meter Station Expansion Project, 13033-13034 [2019-06459]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 64 / Wednesday, April 3, 2019 / Notices Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5225. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–925–000. Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate—Chevron to EcoEnergy 8956845 to be effective 4/1/2019. Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5180. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–926–000. Applicants: Rendezvous Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: Compliance filing NAESB Compliance Filing—Order No. 587–Y to be effective 8/1/2019. Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5178. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–927–000. Applicants: Bison Pipeline LLC. Description: Compliance filing Compliance to Docket No. RM96–1–041 to be effective 8/1/2019. Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5213. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–928–000. Applicants: Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC. Description: Compliance filing Order No. 587–Y Compliance Filing to be effective 8/1/2019. Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5215. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–929–000. Applicants: TransColorado Gas Transmission Company LLC. Description: Compliance filing Order No. 587–Y Compliance Filing to be effective 8/1/2019. Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5217. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–930–000. Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing Order No. 587–Y Compliance Filing to be effective 8/1/2019. Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5218. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–931–000. Applicants: Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing Order No. 587–Y Compliance Filing to be effective 8/1/2019. Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5219. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–932–000. Applicants: Northern Border Pipeline Company. Description: Compliance filing Compliance to Docket No. RM96–1–041 to be effective 8/1/2019. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Apr 02, 2019 Jkt 247001 Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5220. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–933–000. Applicants: Mojave Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing Order No. 587–Y Compliance Filing to be effective 8/1/2019. Filed Date: 3/27/19. Accession Number: 20190327–5221. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. 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: March 28, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–06456 Filed 4–2–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 13033 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP19–51–000] Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the VNG Suffolk No. 3 Meter Station Expansion Project On January 17, 2019, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed an application in Docket No. CP19–51–000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon, construct, and operate certain natural gas facilities. The proposed project is known as the VNG Suffolk No. 3 Meter Station Expansion Project (Project) in Suffolk, Virginia, which would increase the current maximum daily delivery obligations of natural gas from 3.73 million cubic feet to 12 million cubic feet per day between various delivery points on Columbia’s system in southeastern Virginia. On January 31, 2019, 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. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Schedule for Environmental Review Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Inquiry Regarding the Commission’s Electric Transmission Incentives Policy Issuance of EA May 17, 2019 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline August 15, 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. Correction Project Description In notice document 2019–05895 beginning on page 11759 in the issue of Thursday, March 28, 2019, make the following correction: On page 11759, in the second column the DATES paragraph should read as follows: Columbia proposes to install new meter station facilities to replace its existing facilities at the VNG Suffolk No. 3 Meter Station (MS–831056). Columbia would design the proposed facilities for a maximum allowable operating pressure of 600 pounds per square inch gauge, which is consistent with the supply pressure of Columbia’s existing VM–107 and VM–108 pipeline system. Upon completion of the new meter station facilities, Columbia would abandon the existing meter station. [Docket No. PL19–3–000] Initial Comments are due June 26, 2019, and Reply Comments are due July 26, 2019. DATES: [FR Doc. C1–2019–05895 Filed 4–2–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1301–00–D PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1 13034 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 64 / Wednesday, April 3, 2019 / Notices khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Background On February 28, 2019, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the VNG Suffolk No. 3 Meter Station 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; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries. In response to the NOI, the Commission received comments from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Virginia DEQ letter provided a summary of the agency’s role in National Environmental Policy Act project scoping and agency involvement, document submission instructions, and information on database assistance. The EPA letter outlined issues and impacts to be addressed in the EA. All substantive comments will be addressed in the EA; however, the Commission has received no additional comments to date. 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., CP19–51), 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: March 28, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–06459 Filed 4–2–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Apr 02, 2019 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 1953–088; 2110–034; 2192– 046; 2256–075; 2590–065; 2207–048; 2212– 052; 2255–120; 2291–180; 2292–141] Consolidated Water Power Company; Ahlstrom-Munksjo¨ Specialty Solutions Acquisition LLC; Domtar Paper Company, LLC; Domtar Wisconsin Corporation; Notice of Applications Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Protests and Motions To Intervene Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. Type of Proceeding: Extension of License Terms (Central Basin). b. Project Nos.: P–1953–088, P–2110– 034, P–2192–046, P–2256–075, P–2590– 065, P–2207–048, P–2212–052, P–2255– 120, P–2291–180, and P–2292–141. c. Dates Filed: February 4, 2019, February 11, 2019, and February 22, 2019. d. Licensees: Consolidated Water Power Company, Ahlstrom-Munksjo¨ Specialty Solutions Acquisition LLC, Domtar Paper Company, LLC, and Domtar Wisconsin Corporation. e. Names and Locations of the Projects: DuBay (P–1953–088), Stevens Point (P–2110–034), Biron (P–2192– 046), Wisconsin Rapids (P–2256–075), Whiting (P–2590–065), Mosinee (P– 2207–048), Rothschild (P–2212–052), Centralia (P–2255–120), Port Edwards (P–2291–180), and Nekoosa (P–2292– 141) hydroelectric projects, all located on the Wisconsin River, in Wood, Marathon, and Portage counties, Wisconsin. f. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. g. Licensees Contact Information: (P– 1953–088, P–2110–034, P–2192–046, P– 2256–075 & P–2290–065) Mr. Thomas Scharff, President, Consolidated Water Power Company, 610 High Street, P.O. Box 8050, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, (715) 422–3073, Thomas,scharff@ versoco.com; (P–2207–048) Ms. Jennifer Peplinski, Senior Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Ahlstrom-Munksjo¨ Specialty Solutions Acquisition LLC, 100 Main Street Mosinee, WI 54455, (715) 692–3364, Jennifer.Peplinski@ Ahlstrom-Munksjo.com; (P–2212–052) Mr. Steven Lewens, Environmental Health & Safety Manager-Rothschild, Domtar Paper Company, LLC, 200 North Grand Avenue, Rothschild, WI 54474, (715) 355–6268, Steven.lewens@ domtar.com; (P–2255–120, P–2291–180 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 & P–2292–141) Mr. David S. Ulrich, Environmental Manager, Domtar Wisconsin Dam Corporation, Nekoosa Mill, 301 Point Basse Avenue, Nekoosa, WI 54457, (715) 886–7711, david.ulrich@domtar.com. h. FERC Contact: Mr. Ashish Desai, (202) 502–8370, Ashish.Desai@ferc.gov. i. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, and recommendations, using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/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, for example, ‘‘P–1953–088’’. Note that you can file comments, motions to intervene, and protects in response to all of the projects identified in the notice together (i.e., one response for all projects) or you can respond to each project individually, or do a combination of both. j. Description of Proceeding: Ahlstrom-Munksjo¨ Specialty Solutions Acquisition LLC and Domtar Paper Company, LLC, on February 4, 2019, Consolidated Water Power Company, on February 11, 2019, and Domtar Wisconsin Corporation, on February 22, 2019, filed requests to extend the license terms for their ten respective projects located in the central sub-basin of the Wisconsin River. The projects include: (1) The DuBay (P–1953), Stevens Point (P–2110), Biron (P–2192), Wisconsin Rapids (P–2256), and Whiting (P–2590) projects licensed to the Consolidated Water Power Company; (2) the Mosinee Project No. 2207 licensed to Ahlstrom-Munksjo¨ Specialty Solutions Acquisition LLC; (3) the Rothschild Project No. 2212 licensed to Domtar Paper Company, LLC; and (4) the Centralia (P–2292), Port Edwards (P–2291), and Nekoosa (P–2255) projects licensed to Domtar Wisconsin Corporation. Currently, the 30-year licenses for the DuBay, Wisconsin Rapids, Whiting, E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 3, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06459]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP19-51-000]


Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the VNG Suffolk No. 3 Meter Station Expansion 
Project

    On January 17, 2019, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) 
filed an application in Docket No. CP19-51-000 requesting a Certificate 
of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Sections 7(b) and 7(c) 
of the Natural Gas Act to abandon, construct, and operate certain 
natural gas facilities. The proposed project is known as the VNG 
Suffolk No. 3 Meter Station Expansion Project (Project) in Suffolk, 
Virginia, which would increase the current maximum daily delivery 
obligations of natural gas from 3.73 million cubic feet to 12 million 
cubic feet per day between various delivery points on Columbia's system 
in southeastern Virginia.
    On January 31, 2019, 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 May 17, 2019
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline August 15, 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

    Columbia proposes to install new meter station facilities to 
replace its existing facilities at the VNG Suffolk No. 3 Meter Station 
(MS-831056). Columbia would design the proposed facilities for a 
maximum allowable operating pressure of 600 pounds per square inch 
gauge, which is consistent with the supply pressure of Columbia's 
existing VM-107 and VM-108 pipeline system. Upon completion of the new 
meter station facilities, Columbia would abandon the existing meter 
station.

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Background

    On February 28, 2019, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the VNG Suffolk No. 3 Meter 
Station 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; Native American tribes; other interested 
parties; and local libraries. In response to the NOI, the Commission 
received comments from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality 
(DEQ) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 
Virginia DEQ letter provided a summary of the agency's role in National 
Environmental Policy Act project scoping and agency involvement, 
document submission instructions, and information on database 
assistance. The EPA letter outlined issues and impacts to be addressed 
in the EA. All substantive comments will be addressed in the EA; 
however, the Commission has received no additional comments to date.

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., CP19-51), 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: March 28, 2019.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-06459 Filed 4-2-19; 8:45 am]
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