Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Revised Schedule for Environmental Review of a Proposed Amendment of the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project, 21843 [2020-08261]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 76 / Monday, April 20, 2020 / Notices more information should be addressed by electronic mail to Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov, or by facsimile to (202) 586–8008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Energy (DOE) regulates exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country, pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 42 U.S.C. 7172(f)). Such exports require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On June 18, 2015, DOE issued Order EA–409, which authorized Saracen to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing international transmission facilities appropriate for open access. The authorization expires on June 18, 2020. On March 31, 2020, Saracen filed an application (Application or App.) with DOE for renewal of the export authorization contained in Order No. EA–409. Saracen states that it is a ‘‘Texas limited partnership with its principal place of business in Houston, Texas,’’ that it ‘‘is controlled by Saracen Energy Trading LP (‘‘SET’’), a Texas limited partnership and the sole general partner of Saracen Power LP,’’ and that ‘‘[t]he general partner of SET is SET GP LLC, a Texas limited liability company that in turn is owned by individuals Neil Kelley and Mark Wilken.’’ App. at 2. The Applicant further states that it ‘‘will purchase the power to be exported to Canada from wholesale generators, electric utilities, and federal power marketing agencies.’’ Id. at 3. Saracen contends that its proposed exports ‘‘will not impair or tend to impede the sufficiency of electric power supplies in the United States or the regional coordination of electric utility planning or operations.’’ Id. at 4. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by the Applicant have previously been authorized by Presidential permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this proceeding should file a comment or protest to the Application at the address provided above. Protests should be filed in accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Apr 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 should file a motion to intervene at the above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Comments and other filings concerning Saracen’s application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–409–A. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Allison P. Duensing, General Counsel, The Saracen Group of Companies, 3033 W Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098, aduensing@ saracenenergy.com and Daniel E. Frank & Allison E. Speaker, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, 700 Sixth St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001–3980, danielfrank@evershedssutherland.com, allisonspeaker@evershedssutherland.com. A final decision will be made on this Application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021) and after DOE determines that the proposed action will not have an adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. Copies of this Application will be made available, upon request, by accessing the program website at https:// energy.gov/node/11845, or by emailing Matthew Aronoff at matthew.aronoff@ hq.doe.gov. 21843 that is the subject of the amendment. As a result, staff has revised the schedule for issuance of the EA. Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of the EA April 24, 2020 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline July 23, 2020 If a schedule change becomes necessary, an additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the project’s progress. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 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., CP20–49), 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. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Dated: April 14, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [Docket No. CP20–49–000] [FR Doc. 2020–08261 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] Signed in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2020. Christopher Lawrence, Management and Program Analyst, Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance, Office of Electricity. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 76 (Monday, April 20, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 21843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08261]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-49-000]


Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Revised 
Schedule for Environmental Review of a Proposed Amendment of the 
Northeast Supply Enhancement Project

    This notice identifies the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
staff's revised schedule for the completion of the environmental 
assessment (EA) for Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC's 
Northeast Supply Enhancement Project Amendment. The first notice of 
schedule, issued on March 25, 2020, identified May 15, 2020 as the EA 
issuance date. However, we received few comments regarding the access 
road that is the subject of the amendment. As a result, staff has 
revised the schedule for issuance of the EA.

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of the EA April 24, 2020
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline July 23, 2020

    If a schedule change becomes necessary, an additional notice will 
be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the 
project's progress.

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., 
CP20-49), 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: April 14, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-08261 Filed 4-17-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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