Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of The 2021 Auburn A-Line Abandonment and Capacity Replacement Project, 50019 [2020-17917]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 159 / Monday, August 17, 2020 / Notices should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (https:// www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to Commission’s Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 26, 2020. Dated: August 11, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–17914 Filed 8–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP20–479–000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of The 2021 Auburn A-Line Abandonment and Capacity Replacement Project On June 11, 2020, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) filed an application in Docket No. CP20–479– 000 requesting abandonment authorization and a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon, construct, and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities in Lancaster, Otoe, Johnson, and Nemaha counties, Nebraska. The proposed project is known as the 2021 Auburn ALine Abandonment and Capacity Replacement Project (Project), and Northern states it would modernize Northern’s pipeline system, improve reliability, and enable safer long-term operation of the system. On June 25, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Aug 14, 2020 Jkt 250001 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 December 11, 2020 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline March 11, 2021 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 Northern proposes to abandon inplace 31.7 miles of 4- to 6-inch-diameter A-line in Lancaster, Otoe, Johnson, and Nemaha counties, Nebraska. In addition, Northern proposes to construct and operate about 4.4 miles of new 8-inchdiameter pipeline and install a launcher and a regulation station in Lancaster and Otoe counties, Nebraska. Background On July 24, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed 2021 Auburn A-Line Abandonment and Capacity 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. 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 https://www.ferc.gov/ ferc-online/overview to register for eSubscription. Additional information about the Project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50019 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., CP20–479), 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: August 11, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–17917 Filed 8–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Project No. 2829–012] City of Loveland; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: License Amendment. b. Project No: 2829–012. c. Date Filed: July 29, 2020. d. Applicant: City of Loveland, Colorado. e. Name of Project: Loveland Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: Big Thompson River, in Larimer County, Colorado. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Christine Schraeder, City of Loveland, Colorado, 200 North Wilson Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537; phone (970) 962–3587. i. FERC Contact: David Rudisail at (202) 502–6376, or david.rudisail@ ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: September 11, 2020. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, and comments using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 159 (Monday, August 17, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 50019]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17917]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-479-000]


Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of The 2021 Auburn A-Line Abandonment and Capacity 
Replacement Project

    On June 11, 2020, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) filed an 
application in Docket No. CP20-479-000 requesting abandonment 
authorization and a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity 
pursuant to Section 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon, 
construct, and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities in 
Lancaster, Otoe, Johnson, and Nemaha counties, Nebraska. The proposed 
project is known as the 2021 Auburn A-Line Abandonment and Capacity 
Replacement Project (Project), and Northern states it would modernize 
Northern's pipeline system, improve reliability, and enable safer long-
term operation of the system.
    On June 25, 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 December 11, 2020
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline March 11, 2021

    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

    Northern proposes to abandon in-place 31.7 miles of 4- to 6-inch-
diameter A-line in Lancaster, Otoe, Johnson, and Nemaha counties, 
Nebraska. In addition, Northern proposes to construct and operate about 
4.4 miles of new 8-inch-diameter pipeline and install a launcher and a 
regulation station in Lancaster and Otoe counties, Nebraska.

Background

    On July 24, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed 2021 Auburn A-Line 
Abandonment and Capacity 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. 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 https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview 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., CP20-479), 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: August 11, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2020-17917 Filed 8-14-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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