Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the VR-22 to Shore Abandonment Project, 68065-68066 [2020-23731]

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[FR Doc. 2020–23726 Filed 10–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP20–507–000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the VR–22 to Shore Abandonment Project On August 6, 2020, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) filed an application in Docket No. CP20–507–000 requesting authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the VR–22 to Shore Abandonment Project (Project) and consists of abandoning approximately 12.6 miles of 24-inch-diameter pipeline in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, and in offshore waters of Louisiana State and Federal offshore waters. On August 17, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68065 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 18, 2021 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline May 19, 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 Transco proposes to abandon approximately 12.6 miles of 24-inchdiameter natural gas transmission pipeline in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, and in offshore waters of Louisiana State and Federal offshore waters. Of the 12.6 miles, Transco proposes to abandon approximately 9.9 miles in place, and abandon about 2.7 miles of pipeline by removal. Additionally, Transco would remove equipment associated with meter station 2278 and meter station 4640, located on the Vermilion Block 39 Platform and the VR–22 B Platform offshore, respectively. According to Transco, the facilities proposed for abandonment have not been utilized since 2019 and it does not anticipate that any additional gas flow through these facilities will occur in the future. Background On August 26, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed VR–22 to Shore Abandonment 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. We received no comments on the NOI. 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 E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 68066 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 208 / Tuesday, October 27, 2020 / Notices 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., CP20–507), 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 21, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–23731 Filed 10–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL21–11–000] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Southern Illinois Power Cooperative; Notice of Petition for Limited Waiver Take notice that on October 20, 2020, pursuant to section 292.402(a) of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) Rules and Regulations,1 Southern Illinois Power Cooperative on its own behalf and on behalf of its members Clay Electric Cooperative, Clinton County Electric Cooperative, Monroe County Electric Cooperative and Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Petitioners) filed a petition for limited waiver of certain obligations imposed by 18 CFR Sections 292.303(a) and 292.303(b) that implement section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended (PURPA),2 all as more fully explained in the petition. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in the above proceeding must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Petitioners. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Petitioners. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the eFiling link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/ or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. 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:// 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 the 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 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 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 November 9, 2020. Dated: October 21, 2020 Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–23727 Filed 10–26–20; 8:45 am] 1 18 CFR 292.402. 2 16 U.S.C. 824a–3. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:26 Oct 26, 2020 BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 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: EC21–10–000. Applicants: NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC, GridLiance West LLC, GridLiance High Plains LLC, GridLiance HeartLand LLC. Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, et al. of NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 10/20/20. Accession Number: 20201020–5121. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/10/20. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER19–2757–001. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. Description: Compliance filing: 2020– 10–21 Compliance Filing FERC Order No. 831 to be effective 3/21/2021. Filed Date: 10/21/20. Accession Number: 20201021–5078. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2360–001. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. Description: Compliance filing: 2020– 10–21 Compliance Filing—CCDEBE to be effective 12/31/9998. Filed Date: 10/21/20. Accession Number: 20201021–5081. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/20. Docket Numbers: ER21–160–000. Applicants: Duke Energy Florida, LLC. Description: Tariff Cancellation: DEF—Cancellations of Rate Schedule Nos. 220, 219, 126 and 194 to be effective 1/1/2021. Filed Date: 10/20/20. Accession Number: 20201020–5084. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/10/20. Docket Numbers: ER21–161–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., MidAmerican Energy Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2020–10–20_MidAmerican ADIT Proration Filing to be effective 1/1/2021. Filed Date: 10/20/20. Accession Number: 20201020–5091. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/10/20. Docket Numbers: ER21–162–000. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 208 (Tuesday, October 27, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68065-68066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-23731]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-507-000]


Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule 
for Environmental Review of the VR-22 to Shore Abandonment Project

    On August 6, 2020, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC 
(Transco) filed an application in Docket No. CP20-507-000 requesting 
authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to 
abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project 
is known as the VR-22 to Shore Abandonment Project (Project) and 
consists of abandoning approximately 12.6 miles of 24-inch-diameter 
pipeline in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, and in offshore waters of 
Louisiana State and Federal offshore waters.
    On August 17, 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 18, 2021
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline May 19, 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

    Transco proposes to abandon approximately 12.6 miles of 24-inch-
diameter natural gas transmission pipeline in Vermilion Parish, 
Louisiana, and in offshore waters of Louisiana State and Federal 
offshore waters. Of the 12.6 miles, Transco proposes to abandon 
approximately 9.9 miles in place, and abandon about 2.7 miles of 
pipeline by removal. Additionally, Transco would remove equipment 
associated with meter station 2278 and meter station 4640, located on 
the Vermilion Block 39 Platform and the VR-22 B Platform offshore, 
respectively. According to Transco, the facilities proposed for 
abandonment have not been utilized since 2019 and it does not 
anticipate that any additional gas flow through these facilities will 
occur in the future.

Background

    On August 26, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed VR-22 to Shore 
Abandonment 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. We received no comments on the NOI.

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

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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., CP20-507), 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 21, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-23731 Filed 10-26-20; 8:45 am]
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