Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.; Notice of Request for Extension of Time, 7722-7723 [2021-02060]

Download as PDF 7722 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 19 / Monday, February 1, 2021 / Notices 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, (866) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. n. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. Scoping Process: Commission staff will prepare either an environmental assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that describes and evaluates the probable effects, if any, of the licensee’s proposed action and alternatives. The EA or EIS will consider environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. The Commission’s scoping process will help determine the required level of analysis and satisfy the NEPA scoping requirements, irrespective of whether the Commission prepares an EA or an EIS. Due to restrictions on mass gatherings related to COVID–19, we do not intend to conduct a public scoping meeting and site visit in this case. Instead, we are soliciting written comments and suggestions on the preliminary list of issues and alternatives to be addressed in the NEPA document, as described in scoping document 1 (SD1), issued January 26, 2021. Copies of the SD1 outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the NEPA document were distributed to the parties on the Commission’s mailing list and the applicant’s distribution list. Copies of SD1 may be viewed on the web at 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. For assistance, call 1–866– 208–3676 or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Dated: January 26, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–02062 Filed 1–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Jan 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP20–26–000] Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.; Notice of Request for Extension of Time Take notice that on January 21, 2021, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.1 (Eastern GTS) requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) grant an extension of time, until August 22, 2021, to abandon, reconfigure, and relocate storage wells and related pipelines within its jurisdictional Bridgeport Storage Field in Harrison County, West Virginia (Project),2 as deemed authorized, effective February 22, 2020. Under the applicable regulations, the Project was to be completed and made available for service by February 22, 2021, i.e., within one year of authorization.3 Eastern GTS states that, primarily due to delays related to the COVID–19 pandemic, as well as weather related delays, Eastern GTS will be unable to complete all construction activities necessary to complete the Project within the authorized one-year timeframe. Accordingly, Eastern GTS requests a sixmonth extension of time, until August 22, 2021, to complete construction of the Project. This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on Columbia’s request for an extension of time may do so. No reply comments or answers will be considered. If you wish to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this request, you should, on or before the comment date stated below, file a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the Natural Gas Act (18 CFR 157.10).4 As a matter of practice, the Commission itself generally acts on 1 As of November 1, 2020, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company acquired certain companies of Dominion Energy, including Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. and has changed its name to Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. 2 Prior Notice of Blanket Certificate Activity, Docket No. CP20–26–000 (filed December 16, 2019). 3 Pursuant to Section 157.205 of the Commission’s regulations, 18 CFR 157.205, a prior notice application is deemed to be authorized the day after the intervention period lapses if no protests are filed. 4 Only motions to intervene from entities that were party to the underlying proceeding will be accepted. Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ¶ 61,144, at P 39 (2020). PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 requests for extensions of time to complete construction for Natural Gas Act facilities when such requests are contested before order issuance. For those extension requests that are contested,5 the Commission will aim to issue an order acting on the request within 45 days.6 The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the extension.7 The Commission will not consider arguments that re-litigate the issuance of the Certificate Order, including whether the Commission properly found the project to be in the public convenience and necessity and whether the Commission’s environmental analysis for the certificate complied with the National Environmental Policy Act.8 At the time a pipeline requests an extension of time, orders on certificates of public convenience and necessity are final and the Commission will not re-litigate their issuance.9 The OEP Director, or his or her designee, will act on those extension requests that are uncontested. 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 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. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFile’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. To mail 5 Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2020). 6 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC 61,144, at P 40 (2020). 7 Id. P 40. 8 Similarly, the Commission will not re-litigate the issuance of an NGA section 3 authorization, including whether a proposed project is not inconsistent with the public interest and whether the Commission’s environmental analysis for the permit order complied with NEPA. 9 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC 61,144, at P 40 (2020). E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 19 / Monday, February 1, 2021 / Notices via USPS, use the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. To mail via any other courier, use the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 11, 2021. Dated: January 26, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–02060 Filed 1–29–21; 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 electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC21–47–000. Applicants: R–WS Antelope Valley Gen-Tie, LLC, Portal Ridge Solar A, LLC, OMERS Administration Corporation. Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of R–WS Antelope Valley Gen-Tie, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 1/25/21. Accession Number: 20210125–5231. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/16/21. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER10–2633–039. Applicants: Birchwood Power Partners, L.P. Description: Notice of Change in Status of Birchwood Power Partners, L.P. Filed Date: 1/22/21. Accession Number: 20210122–5128. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/12/21. Docket Numbers: ER10–2924–015. Applicants: Kleen Energy Systems, LLC. Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Kleen Energy Systems, LLC. Filed Date: 1/26/21. Accession Number: 20210126–5111. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/16/21. Docket Numbers: ER19–2757–003. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. Description: Compliance filing: 2021– 01–26 Petition for Limited Tariff Waiver—Postpone Eff. Date to June 2021 to be effective N/A. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Jan 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 Filed Date: 1/26/21. Accession Number: 20210126–5104. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/16/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–639–000. Applicants: Wapello Solar LLC. Description: Supplement to December 14, 2020 Wapello Solar LLC tariff filing. Filed Date: 1/21/21. Accession Number: 20210121–5316. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/5/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–940–000. Applicants: Hardin Solar Energy LLC. Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Shared Facilities Agreement to be effective 1/26/2021. Filed Date: 1/25/21. Accession Number: 20210125–5214. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/16/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–941–000. Applicants: ISO New England Inc., New England Power Pool Participants Committee. Description: Compliance filing: ISO– NE and NEPOOL; Revisions to Schedule 24 to Comply with Order No. 676–I to be effective 12/31/9998. Filed Date: 1/26/21. Accession Number: 20210126–5034. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/16/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–942–000. Applicants: Southern California Edison Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Amended GIA Windpower Partner 1993, LLC Renwind Project SA No. 375 to be effective 1/27/2021. Filed Date: 1/26/21. Accession Number: 20210126–5061. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/16/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–943–000. Applicants: ISO New England Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: ISO– NE; Revisions to Obligations of Energy Efficiency Resources Under PFP to be effective 4/1/2021. Filed Date: 1/26/21. Accession Number: 20210126–5084. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/16/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–944–000. Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Bentonville PSA to be effective 3/28/ 2021. Filed Date: 1/26/21. Accession Number: 20210126–5132. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/16/21. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7723 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: January 26, 2021. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–02094 Filed 1–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 2897–052, 2931–044, 2932– 051, 2941–047, 2942–054, and 2984–123] Sappi North America, Inc., Presumpscot Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Lease of Project Lands Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Transfer of License and Lease of Project Lands. b. Project Nos.: 2897–052, 2931–044, 2932–051, 2941–047, 2942–054, and 2984–123. c. Date Filed: October 20, 2020. d. Applicants: Sappi North America, Inc. (Transferor). Presumpscot Hydro LLC (Transferee). e. Name of Projects: Saccarappa, Gambo, Mallison Falls, Little Falls, Dundee, and Eel Weir. f. Location: The Saccarappa, Gambo, Mallison Falls, Little Falls, Dundee projects are located on the Presumpscot River, in the Towns of Gorham and Windham and the City of Westbrook in Cumberland County, Maine. The Eel Weir Project is located on Sebago Lake near the cities of Standish and Windham in Cumberland County, Maine. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contacts: For Transferor: Ms. Briana O’Regan, Sappi North America, Inc., 179 John Roberts Road, South Portland, ME 04106, phone: (207) 854–7070, Email: briana.oregan@sappi.com. E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 19 (Monday, February 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-26-000]


Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.; Notice of Request for 
Extension of Time

    Take notice that on January 21, 2021, Eastern Gas Transmission and 
Storage, Inc.\1\ (Eastern GTS) requested that the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (Commission) grant an extension of time, until 
August 22, 2021, to abandon, reconfigure, and relocate storage wells 
and related pipelines within its jurisdictional Bridgeport Storage 
Field in Harrison County, West Virginia (Project),\2\ as deemed 
authorized, effective February 22, 2020. Under the applicable 
regulations, the Project was to be completed and made available for 
service by February 22, 2021, i.e., within one year of 
authorization.\3\
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    \1\ As of November 1, 2020, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company 
acquired certain companies of Dominion Energy, including Dominion 
Energy Transmission, Inc. and has changed its name to Eastern Gas 
Transmission and Storage, Inc.
    \2\ Prior Notice of Blanket Certificate Activity, Docket No. 
CP20-26-000 (filed December 16, 2019).
    \3\ Pursuant to Section 157.205 of the Commission's regulations, 
18 CFR 157.205, a prior notice application is deemed to be 
authorized the day after the intervention period lapses if no 
protests are filed.
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    Eastern GTS states that, primarily due to delays related to the 
COVID-19 pandemic, as well as weather related delays, Eastern GTS will 
be unable to complete all construction activities necessary to complete 
the Project within the authorized one-year timeframe. Accordingly, 
Eastern GTS requests a six-month extension of time, until August 22, 
2021, to complete construction of the Project.
    This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment 
period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on Columbia's request 
for an extension of time may do so. No reply comments or answers will 
be considered. If you wish to obtain legal status by becoming a party 
to the proceedings for this request, you should, on or before the 
comment date stated below, file a motion to intervene in accordance 
with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the 
Natural Gas Act (18 CFR 157.10).\4\
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    \4\ Only motions to intervene from entities that were party to 
the underlying proceeding will be accepted. Algonquin Gas 
Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ] 61,144, at P 39 (2020).
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    As a matter of practice, the Commission itself generally acts on 
requests for extensions of time to complete construction for Natural 
Gas Act facilities when such requests are contested before order 
issuance. For those extension requests that are contested,\5\ the 
Commission will aim to issue an order acting on the request within 45 
days.\6\ The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether 
the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the 
extension.\7\ The Commission will not consider arguments that re-
litigate the issuance of the Certificate Order, including whether the 
Commission properly found the project to be in the public convenience 
and necessity and whether the Commission's environmental analysis for 
the certificate complied with the National Environmental Policy Act.\8\ 
At the time a pipeline requests an extension of time, orders on 
certificates of public convenience and necessity are final and the 
Commission will not re-litigate their issuance.\9\ The OEP Director, or 
his or her designee, will act on those extension requests that are 
uncontested.
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    \5\ Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes 
any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2020).
    \6\ Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC 61,144, at P 40 
(2020).
    \7\ Id. P 40.
    \8\ Similarly, the Commission will not re-litigate the issuance 
of an NGA section 3 authorization, including whether a proposed 
project is not inconsistent with the public interest and whether the 
Commission's environmental analysis for the permit order complied 
with NEPA.
    \9\ Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC 61,144, at P 40 
(2020).
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    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 COVID-19, issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For 
assistance, contact FERC at [email protected] or call toll-
free, (886) 208-3676 or TYY, (202) 502-8659.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFile'' link at 
https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail 
similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. To mail

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via USPS, use the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426. To mail via any other courier, use the following address: 
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 11, 2021.

    Dated: January 26, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-02060 Filed 1-29-21; 8:45 am]
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