Tuscarora Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Tuscarora Xpress Project, 63269 [2020-22159]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 7, 2020 / Notices Dated: September 29, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. upgrade an existing meter, replace the existing meter bypass line with a new meter piping run, and install a new meter within the existing compressor station site. According to Tuscarora, the Project is necessary to meet the growing market demand for natural gas in this area. [FR Doc. 2020–22165 Filed 10–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Background Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP20–486–000] Tuscarora Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Tuscarora Xpress Project On June 24, 2020, Tuscarora Gas Transmission Company (Tuscarora) filed an application in Docket No. CP20–486–000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) and 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, replace, and operate certain interstate natural gas transmission pipeline facilities. The proposed project known as the Tuscarora Xpress Project (Project), seeks to increase the certificated capacity of its natural gas pipeline by 15,000 dekatherms per day from Malin, Oregon to the Wadsworth Compressor Station in Washoe County, Nevada. On July 7, 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—February 8, 2021 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—May 9, 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 Tuscarora proposes to replace and upgrade an existing reciprocating compressor unit (and building) and construct a new skid-mounted compressor unit at the same location within the existing Wadsworth Compressor Station in Washoe County, Nevada. Additionally, Tuscarora would VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Oct 06, 2020 Jkt 253001 On August 4, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Tuscarora XPress 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 did not receive any environmental comments. 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., CP20–486), 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: October 1, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–22159 Filed 10–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63269 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Docket Numbers: RP19–1353–010. Applicants: Northern Natural Gas Company. Description: Compliance filing 20200918 Compliance of Settlement to be effective 1/1/2020. Filed Date: 9/30/20. Accession Number: 20200930–5144. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/13/20. Docket Numbers: RP20–1123–001. Applicants: Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: Compliance filing RAM 2020—Periodic RAM Adj—Compliance Filing to be effective 10/1/2020. Filed Date: 9/30/20. Accession Number: 20200930–5113. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/13/20. Docket Numbers: RP20–1160–001. Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. Description: Tariff Amendment: Initial Rate Filing—Southeastern Trail Project—Amendment to be effective 11/ 1/2020. Filed Date: 9/30/20. Accession Number: 20200930–5129. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/13/20. Docket Numbers: RP20–1238–000. Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmts (Atlanta Gas 8438 to various shippers eff 10–1–2020) to be effective 10/1/2020. Filed Date: 9/30/20. Accession Number: 20200930–5005. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/13/20. Docket Numbers: RP20–1239–000. Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt (Constellation 53096 to Exelon 53144) to be effective 10/1/ 2020. Filed Date: 9/30/20. Accession Number: 20200930–5006. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/13/20. Docket Numbers: RP20–1240–000. Applicants: Northern Natural Gas Company. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 20200930 Negotiated Rate to be effective 10/1/2020. Filed Date: 9/30/20. Accession Number: 20200930–5020. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/13/20. Docket Numbers: RP20–1241–000. E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 7, 2020)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-486-000]


Tuscarora Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Tuscarora Xpress Project

    On June 24, 2020, Tuscarora Gas Transmission Company (Tuscarora) 
filed an application in Docket No. CP20-486-000 requesting a 
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 
7(c) and 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, replace, and operate 
certain interstate natural gas transmission pipeline facilities. The 
proposed project known as the Tuscarora Xpress Project (Project), seeks 
to increase the certificated capacity of its natural gas pipeline by 
15,000 dekatherms per day from Malin, Oregon to the Wadsworth 
Compressor Station in Washoe County, Nevada.
    On July 7, 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--February 8, 2021
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--May 9, 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

    Tuscarora proposes to replace and upgrade an existing reciprocating 
compressor unit (and building) and construct a new skid-mounted 
compressor unit at the same location within the existing Wadsworth 
Compressor Station in Washoe County, Nevada. Additionally, Tuscarora 
would upgrade an existing meter, replace the existing meter bypass line 
with a new meter piping run, and install a new meter within the 
existing compressor station site. According to Tuscarora, the Project 
is necessary to meet the growing market demand for natural gas in this 
area.

Background

    On August 4, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Tuscarora XPress 
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 did not receive 
any environmental comments.

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., 
CP20-486), 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: October 1, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-22159 Filed 10-6-20; 8:45 am]
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