Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Lilly Compressor Units Replacement Project, 15165-15166 [2020-05459]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 52 / Tuesday, March 17, 2020 / Notices Accession Number: 20200310–5189. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/20/20. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER19–2717–000. Applicants: Madison ESS, LLC. Description: Report Filing: Madison ESS Supplemental Refund Report Filing to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 3/10/20. Accession Number: 20200310–5000. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/31/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–793–001. Applicants: American Transmission Systems, Incorporated, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Amendment: ATSI submits Revised ECSAs, Service Agreement No. 5390 and 5516 to be effective 3/14/2020. Filed Date: 3/10/20. Accession Number: 20200310–5158. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/20/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–971–001. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Tariff Amendment: 2020–03–10_SA 3421 MEC-Heartland Divide Wind II Substitute GIA (J583) to be effective 1/28/2020. Filed Date: 3/10/20. Accession Number: 20200310–5134. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/31/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–972–001. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Tariff Amendment: 2020–03–11_SA 3422 ITC-Three Waters Wind Farm Substitute GIA (J720) to be effective 1/28/2020. Filed Date: 3/11/20. Accession Number: 20200311–5041. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–991–001. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Tariff Amendment: 2020–03–11_SA 1495 NSP-Walleye Wind Substitute 1st Rev GIA (G253 J569) to be effective 1/29/2020. Filed Date: 3/11/20. Accession Number: 20200311–5090. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1223–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to ISA, SA No. 5422; Queue No. AC1–158 to be effective 6/14/2019. Filed Date: 3/10/20. Accession Number: 20200310–5151 Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/31/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1224–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Otter Tail Power Company. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:32 Mar 16, 2020 Jkt 250001 Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2020–03–11_SA 3455 OTP-Tatanka Ridge Wind FSA (J493) Astoria BSSB In & Out to be effective 3/12/2020. Filed Date: 3/11/20. Accession Number: 20200311–5073. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1225–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Otter Tail Power Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2020–03–11_SA 3456 OTP–OTP FSA (J510) Astoria BSSB In & Out to be effective 3/12/20.20. Filed Date: 3/11/20. Accession Number: 20200311–5074. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1226–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Otter Tail Power Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2020–03–11_SA 3457 OTP-Tatanka Ridge Wind FSA (J493) Astoria Switching Station to be effective 3/12/ 2020. Filed Date: 3/11/20. Accession Number: 20200311–5079. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1227–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Otter Tail Power Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2020–03–11_SA 3458 OTP–OTP FSA (J510) Astoria Switching Station to be effective 3/12/2020. Filed Date: 3/11/20. Accession Number: 20200311–5082. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1228–000. Applicants: Duke Energy Progress, LLC., Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: DEC–DEP NC Excess ADIT Credit to be effective 1/1/2020. Filed Date: 3/11/20. Accession Number: 20200311–5088. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1232–000. Applicants: Louisville Gas and Electric Company. Description: Tariff Cancellation: EEI IA Notice of Termination to be effective 2/29/2020. Filed Date: 3/11/20. Accession Number: 20200311–5098. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–1233–000. Applicants: Kentucky Utilities Company. Description: Tariff Cancellation: KU Concurrence EEI IA Notice of Termination to be effective 2/29/2020. Filed Date: 3/11/20. PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15165 Accession Number: 20200311–5101. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/20. 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 11, 2020.. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–05469 Filed 3–16–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP20–37–000] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Lilly Compressor Units Replacement Project On January 10, 2020, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP filed an application in Docket No. CP20–37–000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Sections 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The proposed project is known as the Lilly Compressor Unit Replacement Project (Project) and consists of Texas Eastern Transmission, LP’s proposed replacement of four existing compressor units at the Lilly Compressor Station with two new more efficient turbine units. On January 22, 2020, 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 E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 15166 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 52 / Tuesday, March 17, 2020 / Notices 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 June 5, 2020 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline September 3, 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 Lilly Compressor Units Replacement Project would comprise replacing the four existing gas turbine units totaling 34,800 horsepower (hp) with two new, more efficient, 18,100 hp gas turbine units. Software controls would be installed on the two new units to limit the total station hp to 34,800 hp, keeping the delivery capacity at the station the same. The Project also involves the construction of a new compressor building to house the two new compressor units. All facilities are located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Background On February 25, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Lilly Compressor Units Replacement 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 and newspapers. In response to the NOI, the Commission received no comments to date. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:32 Mar 16, 2020 Jkt 250001 eLibrary link, select General Search from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and Docket Number excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP20–37), 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 11, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–05459 Filed 3–16–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2221–041] Empire District Electric Company; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: New Major License. b. Project No.: 2221–041. c. Date Filed: February 28, 2020. d. Applicant: Empire District Electric Company (Empire District). e. Name of Project: Ozark Beach Hydroelectric Project (Ozark Beach Project). f. Location: The existing project is located on the White River in Taney County, Missouri. The project occupies 5.1 acres of United States lands administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Tim Wilson, Strategic Projects and Energy Supply, Empire District Electric Company, 602 South Joplin Avenue, P.O. Box 127, Joplin, MO 64802, (913) 458–6437 or timpedccccc@by.com; and Randy Richardson, Plant Manager, Empire District Electric Company, 2537 Fir Road, Sarcoxie, MO 64862, (417) 625– 6138 or RRichardson@ libertyutilities.com. i. FERC Contact: Colleen Corballis at (202) 502–8598 or email at colleen.corballis@ferc.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 j. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. k. The Ozark Beach Project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) 2,200 acre Lake Taneycomo with a gross storage capacity of 22,000 acre-feet and a usable storage capacity of 6,500 acrefeet at a water surface elevation of 701.35 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929; (2) a 1,273-foot-long, 53foot-high dam consisting of, from west to east: (a) A 420-foot-long earth fill embankment, (b) a 575-foot-long concrete overflow spillway topped with 32 Obermeyer gates, (c) an 18-foot-long concrete overflow spillway, (d) an integral 210-foot-long reinforced concrete powerhouse, and (e) a 50-footlong concrete non-overflow section; (3) a 210-foot-long, 80-foot-wide, 92-foothigh reinforced concrete integral powerhouse with an operating head of 50 feet; (4) trash racks at the entrance to intakes; (5) four 7,250 horsepower vertical-shaft Francis-type turbines with a total capacity of 29,000 horsepower, each couple to a 4.0 megawatt (MW) generator with a total capacity of 16.0 MW; (6) a 200-foot-long, 4,600-volt overhead transmission line connected to a three phase 22,400-kilovolt ampere 4,600 to 161,000-volt step-up transformer that connects to Empire District Electric Company’s 161,000-volt transmission system; and (7) appurtenant facilities. The existing Ozark Beach Project is situated between two multipurpose projects that are owned by the Corps. The Table Rock Project, which is immediately upstream of the Ozark Beach Project, is operated in a peaking mode based on regional demand requirements. The Ozark Beach Project discharges directly into the Bull Shoals Project reservoir, which is immediately downstream. Using the storage in Lake Taneycomo, the Ozark Beach Project is operated based on various conditions including closely matching the releases of the upstream Table Rock Project, market pricing, Lake Taneycomo water level, Bull Shoals water level and rainfall. The Ozark Beach Project has an estimated annual energy production of about 50,768 megawatt hours. Empire District proposes to continue to operate using the storage in Lake Taneycomo. Empire District does not propose any new construction. Empire District proposes to modify the project boundary by removing 6,021 acres from the existing area of 8,267 acres for a proposed project boundary of 2,246 acres. Empire District’s proposal would reduce the existing area of United States lands administered by the Corps from 5.1 acres to 0.64 acres. E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 17, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15165-15166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05459]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-37-000]


Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Lilly Compressor Units Replacement Project

    On January 10, 2020, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP filed an 
application in Docket No. CP20-37-000 requesting a Certificate of 
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Sections 7(c) of the 
Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline 
facilities in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The proposed project is 
known as the Lilly Compressor Unit Replacement Project (Project) and 
consists of Texas Eastern Transmission, LP's proposed replacement of 
four existing compressor units at the Lilly Compressor Station with two 
new more efficient turbine units.
    On January 22, 2020, 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

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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 June 5, 2020
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline September 3, 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 Lilly Compressor Units Replacement Project would comprise 
replacing the four existing gas turbine units totaling 34,800 
horsepower (hp) with two new, more efficient, 18,100 hp gas turbine 
units. Software controls would be installed on the two new units to 
limit the total station hp to 34,800 hp, keeping the delivery capacity 
at the station the same. The Project also involves the construction of 
a new compressor building to house the two new compressor units. All 
facilities are located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Background

    On February 25, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Lilly Compressor 
Units Replacement 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 and newspapers. In response to the NOI, 
the Commission received no comments to date. 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., CP20-37), 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 11, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-05459 Filed 3-16-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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