Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Louisiana Connector Amendment Project, 28941-28942 [2020-10325]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 94 / Thursday, May 14, 2020 / Notices requirements with no changes to the reporting requirements. Abstract: The information collected under the requirements of FERC–521 is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of Section 10(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA).1 The FPA authorizes the Commission to determine headwater benefits received by downstream hydropower project owners. Headwater benefits are the additional energy production possible at a downstream hydropower project resulting from the regulation of river flows by an upstream storage reservoir. When the Commission completes a study of a river basin, it determines headwater benefits charges that will be apportioned among the various downstream beneficiaries. A headwater benefits charge and the cost incurred by the Commission to complete an evaluation are paid by downstream hydropower project owners. In essence, the owners of non-federal hydropower projects that directly benefit from a headwater improvement must pay an equitable portion of the annual charges for interest, maintenance, and depreciation of the headwater project to the U.S. Treasury. The regulations provide for apportionment of these costs between the headwater project and downstream projects based on downstream energy gains and propose equitable apportionment methodology that can be applied to all river basins in which headwater improvements are 28941 built. The Commission requires owners of non-federal hydropower projects to file data for determining annual charges as outlined in 18 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 11. Type of Respondents: There are two types of entities that respond, Federal and Non-Federal hydropower project owners. The Federal entities that typically respond are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation. The Non-Federal entities may consist of any Municipal or NonMunicipal hydropower project owner. Estimate of Annual Burden 1 and cost 2 The Commission estimates the total Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as: FERC–521: PAYMENTS FOR BENEFITS FROM HEADWATER IMPROVEMENTS Number of respondents Annual number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden and cost per response Total annual burden hours and total annual cost Cost per respondent ($) (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) * (4) = (5) (5) ÷ (1) Federal and Non-Federal hydropower project owners. Total Cost .............. 3 1 3 40 hrs.; $3,200 ............ 120 hrs.; $9,600 .......... $3,200 ........................ ........................ ........................ ..................................... 120 hrs.; $9,600 .......... $3,200 The total estimated annual cost burden to each respondent is $3,200 [40 hours * $80.00/hour = $3,]. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: May 8, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–10328 Filed 5–13–20; 8:45 am] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 16 U.S.C. 803. is defined as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further 1 Burden VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 May 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP20–21–000] Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Louisiana Connector Amendment Project The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the Louisiana Connector Amendment Project (Project), proposed by Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC (PAPL) in the above-referenced docket. The Project is an amendment to the Louisiana Connector Project (Docket CP18–7–000), which was previously authorized by the Commission on April 18, 2019. In its amended Project, PAPL requests authorization to construct and operate natural gas transportation facilities (including compression) in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Specifically, the explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, refer to 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. 2 The estimates for cost per response are derived using the 2019 FERC average salary plus benefits of PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Project would relocate the previously certificated but as yet not constructed compressor station from its authorized site in Allen Parish, Louisiana to a site in Beauregard Parish. The Project would also consist of associated facilities within the new Beauregard Parish Compressor Station boundaries. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of construction and operation of the Project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed Project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The proposed Project includes the following new facilities in Beauregard Parish: • A 93,880-horsepower compressor station; • four pipeline interconnections ranging from 30 inches to 42 inches in diameter; • four meter stations; • one mainline block valve; and $167,091/year (or $80.00/hour). Commission staff finds that the work done for this information collection is typically done by wage categories similar to those at FERC. E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 28942 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 94 / Thursday, May 14, 2020 / Notices • one pig launcher/receiver facility.1 The Commission mailed a copy of the Notice of Availability to federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; potentially affected landowners and other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. The EA is only available in electronic format. It may be viewed and downloaded from FERC’s website (www.ferc.gov), on the Environmental Documents page (https:// www.ferc.gov/industries/gas/enviro/ eis.asp). In addition, the EA may be accessed by using the eLibrary link on FERC’s website. Click on the eLibrary link (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp), click on General Search, and enter the docket number in the Docket Number field, excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP20–21). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. Your comments should focus on the EA’s disclosure and discussion of potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that the Commission has the opportunity to consider your comments prior to making its decision on this Project, it is important that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 8, 2020. For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file your comments to the Commission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has staff available to assist you at (866) 208–3676 or FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. Please carefully follow these instructions so that your comments are properly recorded. (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the eFiling feature on the Commission’s website 1 A pipeline pig is a device used to clean or inspect the pipeline. A pig launcher/receiver is an aboveground facility where pigs are inserted or retrieved from the pipeline. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 May 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on eRegister. You must select the type of filing you are making. If you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing;’’ or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the following address. Be sure to reference the project docket number (CP20–21– 000) with your submission: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214). Motions to intervene are more fully described at https://www.ferc.gov/resources/guides/ how-to/intervene.asp. Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing or judicial review of the Commission’s decision. The Commission may grant affected landowners and others with environmental concerns intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. 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. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. 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. Dated: May 8, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–10325 Filed 5–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC20–56–000. Applicants: Imperial Valley Solar, LLC. Description: Supplement to April 24, 2020 Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, et al. of Imperial Valley Solar, LLC. Filed Date: 5/7/20. Accession Number: 20200507–5180. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/18/20. Docket Numbers: EC20–63–000. Applicants: Crowned Ridge Wind, LLC, Crowned Ridge Wind II, LLC. Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, et al. of Crowned Ridge Wind, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 5/6/20. Accession Number: 20200506–5247. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/27/20. Docket Numbers: EC20–64–000. Applicants: Catalyst Old River Hydroelectric Limited Partnership, Brookfield Power US Holding America Co. Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, et al. of Catalyst Old River Hydroelectric Limited Partnership, et al. Filed Date: 5/7/20. Accession Number: 20200507–5200. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/28/20. Docket Numbers: EC20–65–000. Applicants: Jersey Central Power & Light Co., Yards Creek Energy, LLC. Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, et al. of Jersey Central Power & Light Company, et al. Filed Date: 5/6/20. Accession Number: 20200506–5257. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/27/20. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings:. Docket Numbers: EG20–152–000. Applicants: Day County Wind I, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Day County Wind I, LLC. Filed Date: 5/7/20. Accession Number: 20200507–5169. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/28/20. Docket Numbers: EG20–153–000. Applicants: Baldwin Wind Energy, LLC. E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 94 (Thursday, May 14, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28941-28942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-10325]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-21-000]


Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Availability of the 
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Louisiana Connector Amendment 
Project

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the 
Louisiana Connector Amendment Project (Project), proposed by Port 
Arthur Pipeline, LLC (PAPL) in the above-referenced docket. The Project 
is an amendment to the Louisiana Connector Project (Docket CP18-7-000), 
which was previously authorized by the Commission on April 18, 2019. In 
its amended Project, PAPL requests authorization to construct and 
operate natural gas transportation facilities (including compression) 
in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Specifically, the Project would 
relocate the previously certificated but as yet not constructed 
compressor station from its authorized site in Allen Parish, Louisiana 
to a site in Beauregard Parish. The Project would also consist of 
associated facilities within the new Beauregard Parish Compressor 
Station boundaries.
    The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of construction 
and operation of the Project in accordance with the requirements of the 
National Environmental Policy Act. The FERC staff concludes that 
approval of the proposed Project, with appropriate mitigating measures, 
would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the 
quality of the human environment.
    The proposed Project includes the following new facilities in 
Beauregard Parish:
     A 93,880-horsepower compressor station;
     four pipeline interconnections ranging from 30 inches to 
42 inches in diameter;
     four meter stations;
     one mainline block valve; and

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    \1\ A pipeline pig is a device used to clean or inspect the 
pipeline. A pig launcher/receiver is an aboveground facility where 
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    The Commission mailed a copy of the Notice of Availability to 
federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; 
elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native 
American tribes; potentially affected landowners and other interested 
parties; and local libraries and newspapers. The EA is only available 
in electronic format. It may be viewed and downloaded from FERC's 
website (www.ferc.gov), on the Environmental Documents page (https://www.ferc.gov/industries/gas/enviro/eis.asp). In addition, the EA may be 
accessed by using the eLibrary link on FERC's website. Click on the 
eLibrary link (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp), click on 
General Search, and enter the docket number in the Docket Number field, 
excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP20-21). Be sure you have 
selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC 
Online Support at [email protected] or toll free at (866) 208-
3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. Your comments 
should focus on the EA's disclosure and discussion of potential 
environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid 
or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the 
more useful they will be. To ensure that the Commission has the 
opportunity to consider your comments prior to making its decision on 
this Project, it is important that we receive your comments in 
Washington, DC on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 8, 2020.
    For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file 
your comments to the Commission. The Commission encourages electronic 
filing of comments and has staff available to assist you at (866) 208-
3676 or [email protected]. Please carefully follow these 
instructions so that your comments are properly recorded.
    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment 
feature on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to 
Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, 
text-only comments on a project;
    (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the 
eFiling feature on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the 
link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments 
in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your 
submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking 
on eRegister. You must select the type of filing you are making. If you 
are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ``Comment 
on a Filing;'' or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to 
the following address. Be sure to reference the project docket number 
(CP20-21-000) with your submission: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, 
Washington, DC 20426.
    Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a 
motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of 
Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214). Motions to intervene are more 
fully described at https://www.ferc.gov/resources/guides/how-to/intervene.asp. Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing or 
judicial review of the Commission's decision. The Commission may grant 
affected landowners and others with environmental concerns intervenor 
status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and 
direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can adequately 
represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not give you 
intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to have your 
comments considered.
    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. The eLibrary link 
also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the 
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called 
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances 
and submittals in specific dockets. 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.

    Dated: May 8, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-10325 Filed 5-13-20; 8:45 am]
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