Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Middlesex Extension Project, 11360 [2020-03901]

Download as PDF lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES 11360 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 39 / Thursday, February 27, 2020 / Notices Storage Project SA No. 1096 to be effective 2/14/2020. Filed Date: 2/21/20. Accession Number: 20200221–5072. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/13/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1056–000. Applicants: Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, LLC, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: MAIT submits ECSA SA Nos. 5262, 5444, 5507, 5508, 5509, 5567, and 5568 to be effective 4/21/2020. Filed Date: 2/21/20. Accession Number: 20200221–5086. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/13/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1057–000. Applicants: Southern California Edison Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Revised Non-Transmission Depreciation Rates in SCE’s Formula Transmission Rate to be effective 11/12/2019. Filed Date: 2/21/20. Accession Number: 20200221–5091. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/13/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1058–000. Applicants: Idaho Power Company. 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[FR Doc. 2020–04021 Filed 2–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Background [Docket No. CP20–30–000] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Middlesex Extension Project On December 19, 2019, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) filed an application in Docket No. CP20–30– 000 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) 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 Middlesex County, New Jersey. The proposed project is known as the Middlesex Extension Project (Project) would provide 264 million cubic feet (264,000 dekatherms) per day of natural gas transportation to interconnects with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC’s (Transco) mainline system and Transco’s existing Woodbridge Lateral for the delivery to the 725-Megawatt natural gas-fueled combined-cycle Woodbridge Energy Center in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. On January 6, 2020, the Commission 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 21, 2020 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—August 19, 2020 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 Middlesex Extension Project would consist of the following facilities: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 • 1.55 Miles of 20-inch-diameter pipeline; • a new metering and regulating station; • 0.20 mile of 16-inch-diameter interconnecting piping; and • related appurtenances and ancillary facilities. On February 7, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Middlesex Extension Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Session (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. 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 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., CP20–30), 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: February 20, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–03901 Filed 2–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03901]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-30-000]


Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Middlesex Extension Project

    On December 19, 2019, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas 
Eastern) filed an application in Docket No. CP20-30-000 with the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) 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 Middlesex County, New Jersey. The proposed 
project is known as the Middlesex Extension Project (Project) would 
provide 264 million cubic feet (264,000 dekatherms) per day of natural 
gas transportation to interconnects with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line 
Company, LLC's (Transco) mainline system and Transco's existing 
Woodbridge Lateral for the delivery to the 725-Megawatt natural gas-
fueled combined-cycle Woodbridge Energy Center in Woodbridge Township, 
New Jersey.
    On January 6, 2020, the Commission 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 21, 2020
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--August 19, 2020
    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 Middlesex Extension Project would consist of the following 
facilities:
     1.55 Miles of 20-inch-diameter pipeline;
     a new metering and regulating station;
     0.20 mile of 16-inch-diameter interconnecting piping; and
     related appurtenances and ancillary facilities.

Background

    On February 7, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Middlesex 
Extension Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and 
Notice of Public Scoping Session (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. 
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., 
CP20-30), 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: February 20, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-03901 Filed 2-26-20; 8:45 am]
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