Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Appalachia to Market Project, 45413-45414 [2020-16307]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 145 / Tuesday, July 28, 2020 / Notices 45413 FERC–510 Number of respondents 4 Annual number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden hrs. & cost ($) per response Total annual burden hrs. & total annual cost ($) Cost per respondent ($) (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) * (4) = (5) (5) ÷ (1) 15 ........................................... 1 15 80 hrs.; $6,400 ..................... 1,200 hrs.; $96,000 .............. $6,400 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. 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[FR Doc. 2020–16309 Filed 7–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP20–436–000] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Appalachia to Market Project On May 1, 2020, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP filed an application in Docket No. CP20–436–000 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. The proposed Project is known as the Appalachia to Market Project (Project), and would provide up to 18,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation service to UGI Utilities Inc. at an existing delivery point near Reading, Pennsylvania. On May 11, 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 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 September 15, 2020 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline December 14, 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. E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 45414 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 145 / Tuesday, July 28, 2020 / Notices Project Description The Appalachia to Market Project would consist of the following facilities and actions, all in Pennsylvania. Specifically, Texas Eastern would construct: • Approximately 0.8 mile of 30-inchdiameter pipeline loop 1 in the sametrench as a segment of an abandoned 30inch-diameter pipe (that would be removed for this project) on the Texas Eastern system in Westmoreland County; • one crossover at the existing Bechtelsville pig 2-launcher site in Berks County; • one crossover at the existing Uniontown pig-receiver site in Fayette County; and • other related appurtenances. Background On May 18, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Appalachia to Market 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/ferconline.asp to register for eSubscription. 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., CP20–436), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208–3676, TTY (202) 502–8659, 1 A pipeline loop is a segment of pipe constructed parallel to an existing pipeline to increase capacity. 2 A ‘‘pig’’ is a tool that the pipeline company inserts into and pushes through the pipeline for cleaning the pipeline, conducting internal inspections, or other purposes. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Jul 27, 2020 Jkt 250001 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: July 22, 2020. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–16307 Filed 7–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG20–217–000. Applicants: American Kings Solar, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of American Kings Solar, LLC. Filed Date: 7/22/20. Accession Number: 20200722–5025. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/12/20. Docket Numbers: EG20–218–000. Applicants: Rancho Seco Solar II LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Rancho Seco Solar II LLC. Filed Date: 7/22/20. Accession Number: 20200722–5054. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/12/20. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER20–1783–001. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. 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Description: Tariff Cancellation: Cancellation of APGI Transmission Service Agreements to be effective 9/20/ 2020. Filed Date: 7/21/20. Accession Number: 20200721–5132. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/11/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2466–000. Applicants: Alcoa Power Generating Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Executed, Bilateral Transmission Service Agreements for Native Load Customers to be effective 9/20/2020. Filed Date: 7/21/20. Accession Number: 20200721–5133. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/11/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2467–000. Applicants: Alcoa Power Generating Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Executed, Bilateral Transmission Service Agreements for Native Load Customers to be effective 9/20/2020. Filed Date: 7/21/20. Accession Number: 20200721–5135. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/11/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2468–000. Applicants: Alcoa Power Generating Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Executed, Bilateral Transmission Service Agreements for Native Load Customers to be effective 9/20/2020. Filed Date: 7/21/20. Accession Number: 20200721–5127. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/11/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2469–000. Applicants: Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, LLC, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: MAIT submits ECSA No. 5647 to be effective 9/20/2020. Filed Date: 7/21/20. Accession Number: 20200721–5136. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/11/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2470–000. Applicants: Carroll County Energy LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Market-Based Rate Tariff Revisions to be effective 7/23/2020. Filed Date: 7/22/20. Accession Number: 20200722–5037. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/12/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2471–000. E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 145 (Tuesday, July 28, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45413-45414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16307]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-436-000]


Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Appalachia to Market Project

    On May 1, 2020, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP filed an application 
in Docket No. CP20-436-000 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. 
The proposed Project is known as the Appalachia to Market Project 
(Project), and would provide up to 18,000 dekatherms per day of firm 
natural gas transportation service to UGI Utilities Inc. at an existing 
delivery point near Reading, Pennsylvania.
    On May 11, 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 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 September 15, 2020
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline December 14, 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.

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Project Description

    The Appalachia to Market Project would consist of the following 
facilities and actions, all in Pennsylvania. Specifically, Texas 
Eastern would construct:
     Approximately 0.8 mile of 30-inch-diameter pipeline loop 
\1\ in the same-trench as a segment of an abandoned 30-inch-diameter 
pipe (that would be removed for this project) on the Texas Eastern 
system in Westmoreland County;
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    \1\ A pipeline loop is a segment of pipe constructed parallel to 
an existing pipeline to increase capacity.
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     one crossover at the existing Bechtelsville pig \2\-
launcher site in Berks County;
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    \2\ A ``pig'' is a tool that the pipeline company inserts into 
and pushes through the pipeline for cleaning the pipeline, 
conducting internal inspections, or other purposes.
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     one crossover at the existing Uniontown pig-receiver site 
in Fayette County; and
     other related appurtenances.

Background

    On May 18, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Appalachia to 
Market 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.

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 https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ferconline.asp to register for eSubscription.
    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., 
CP20-436), 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: July 22, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-16307 Filed 7-27-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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