Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension of Time, 61203-61204 [2021-24229]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 212 / Friday, November 5, 2021 / Notices interventions, and comments will also be available electronically by going to the following DOE Web address: https:// www.energy.gov/fecm/division-naturalgas-regulation. A decisional record on the Application will be developed through responses to this Notice by parties, including the parties’ written comments and replies thereto. Additional procedures will be used as necessary to achieve a complete understanding of the facts and issues. If an additional procedure is scheduled, notice will be provided to all parties. If no party requests additional procedures, a final Opinion and Order may be issued based on the official record, including the Application and responses filed by parties pursuant to this Notice, in accordance with 10 CFR 590.316. Signed in Washington, DC, on October 29, 2021. Amy Sweeney, Director, Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Resource Sustainability. [FR Doc. 2021–24214 Filed 11–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL22–4–000] jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date On October 29, 2021, the Commission issued an order in Docket No. EL22–4– 000, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824e, instituting an investigation into whether Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.’s methodology and procedures for determining a Contract Termination Payment is unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory or preferential, or otherwise unlawful. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., LLC, 177 FERC ¶ 61,059 (2021). The refund effective date in Docket No. EL22–4–000, established pursuant to section 206(b) of the FPA, will be the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Any interested person desiring to be heard in Docket No. EL22–4–000 must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:40 Nov 04, 2021 Jkt 256001 Procedure, 18 CFR 385.214 (2020), within 21 days of the date of issuance of the order. 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 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 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. In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Dated: November 1, 2021. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–24260 Filed 11–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP19–193–000] Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension of Time Take notice that on October 26, 2021, Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC (Columbia Gulf) requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) grant an extension of time, until November 15, 2022, in order to place the replacement facilities of the Mainline 100 and Mainline 200 Replacement Project (Project) into service, in Menifee and Montgomery PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61203 Counties, Kentucky, as authorized as part of Columbia Gulf’s Project in the November 15, 2019 Order Granting Certificate and Approving Abandonment 1 (November 15 Order). The November 15 Order required Columbia Gulf to complete construction and make the facilities available for service within one year of the order date. On July 7, 2020, Columbia Gulf requested an extension of time until November 15, 2021 to place the replacement facilities into service, to allow additional time for the U.S. Department of Transportation (‘‘DOT’’) to reach a decision on Columbia Gulf’s application for a special permit. The special permit would allow Columbia Gulf to operate the segments of Mainline 100 and 200 proposed for replacement as part of the Project at the current MAOP without pipe replacement work or further action to maintain compliance with DOT regulations. On August 6, 2020, the Commission granted Columbia Gulf an extension of time until November 15, 2021. The special permit application Columbia Gulf submitted to DOT on October 15, 2019 has yet to receive a determination. In order to provide DOT with additional time necessary to make a determination on Columbia Gulf’s special permit application, Columbia Gulf respectfully requests a further extension of time to and including November 15, 2022, to place the replacement facilities into service. Upon receipt of the special permit, Columbia Gulf would, pursuant to Rule 212 of the Rules of Practice and Procedures of the Commission, 18 CFR 385.212, Columbia Gulf would submit a Motion to Vacate the authorizations granted in the November 15 Order with respect to the Mainline 100 and Mainline 200 Replacement Project. If unsuccessful in obtaining the special permit, Columbia Gulf would notify the Commission of its intent to begin construction of the Project to comply with DOT requirements and submit a revision to its Implementation Plan reflecting an updated construction schedule. This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on Columbia Gulf’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 1 Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC, 169 FERC ¶ 62,084 (2019). E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1 61204 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 212 / Friday, November 5, 2021 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 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).2 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,3 the Commission will aim to issue an order acting on the request within 45 days.4 The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the extension.5 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.6 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.7 The OEP Director, or his or her designee, will act on all of 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:// 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 2 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). 3 Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2019). 4 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ¶ 61,144, at P 40 (2020). 5 Id. at P 40. 6 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. 7 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ¶ 61,144, at P 40 (2020). VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:40 Nov 04, 2021 Jkt 256001 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, 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. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 16, 2021. Dated: November 1, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–24229 Filed 11–4–21; 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 exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG22–16–000. Applicants: Dunns Bridge Solar Center, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Dunns Bridge Solar Center, LLC. Filed Date: 10/22/21. Accession Number: 20211022–5209. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/21. Docket Numbers: EG22–17–000. Applicants: Jackson Generation, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Jackson Generation, LLC. Filed Date: 11/1/21. Accession Number: 20211101–5116. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/21. Docket Numbers: EG22–18–000. Applicants: MPH AL Pierce, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator status of MPH Al Pierce, LLC. Filed Date: 10/29/21. Accession Number: 20211029–5388. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/19/21. Take notice that the Commission received the following Complaints and Compliance filings in EL Dockets: Docket Numbers: EL22–6–000. Applicants: LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION v. ENTERGY PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CORPORATION, ENTERGY SERVICES, LLC, ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, ENTERGY ARKANSAS, LLC, ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, LLC, ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC, ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. Description: Complaint of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Filed Date: 10/29/21. Accession Number: 20211029–5333. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/18/21. Docket Numbers: EL22–7–000. Applicants: Virginia Municipal Electric Association v. Virginia Electric and Power Co. d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power. Description: Complaint of Virginia Municipal Electric Association against Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as Dominion Virginia Power. Filed Date: 10/29/21. Accession Number: 20211029–5350. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/18/21. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER17–1428–005. Applicants: Tilton Energy LLC. Description: Informational Filing of Tilton Energy LLC pursuant to Schedule 2 of the MISO Tariff. Filed Date: 10/22/21. Accession Number: 20211022–5207. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/21. Docket Numbers: ER20–1006–003. Applicants: DATC Path 15, LLC. Description: Compliance filing: Amendment to 3000022 to be effective 6/13/2020. Filed Date: 11/1/21. Accession Number: 20211101–5249. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–2520–002. Applicants: MATL LLP. Description: Compliance filing: Order No. 676 Second Revised Compliance Filing to be effective 12/31/9998. Filed Date: 11/1/21. Accession Number: 20211101–5009. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–2581–001. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: Tariff Amendment: Deficiency Response in ER21–2581— City of Independence, Missouri Formula Rate to be effective 10/1/2021. Filed Date: 11/1/21. Accession Number: 20211101–5206. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–2652–000. Applicants: Caddo Wind, LLC. Description: Report Filing: Second Supplement to Application for MarketBased Rate Authority to be effective N/ A. E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 212 (Friday, November 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61203-61204]
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. CP19-193-000]


Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension 
of Time

    Take notice that on October 26, 2021, Columbia Gulf Transmission, 
LLC (Columbia Gulf) requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (Commission) grant an extension of time, until November 15, 
2022, in order to place the replacement facilities of the Mainline 100 
and Mainline 200 Replacement Project (Project) into service, in Menifee 
and Montgomery Counties, Kentucky, as authorized as part of Columbia 
Gulf's Project in the November 15, 2019 Order Granting Certificate and 
Approving Abandonment \1\ (November 15 Order). The November 15 Order 
required Columbia Gulf to complete construction and make the facilities 
available for service within one year of the order date.
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    \1\ Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC, 169 FERC ] 62,084 (2019).
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    On July 7, 2020, Columbia Gulf requested an extension of time until 
November 15, 2021 to place the replacement facilities into service, to 
allow additional time for the U.S. Department of Transportation 
(``DOT'') to reach a decision on Columbia Gulf's application for a 
special permit. The special permit would allow Columbia Gulf to operate 
the segments of Mainline 100 and 200 proposed for replacement as part 
of the Project at the current MAOP without pipe replacement work or 
further action to maintain compliance with DOT regulations. On August 
6, 2020, the Commission granted Columbia Gulf an extension of time 
until November 15, 2021.
    The special permit application Columbia Gulf submitted to DOT on 
October 15, 2019 has yet to receive a determination. In order to 
provide DOT with additional time necessary to make a determination on 
Columbia Gulf's special permit application, Columbia Gulf respectfully 
requests a further extension of time to and including November 15, 
2022, to place the replacement facilities into service. Upon receipt of 
the special permit, Columbia Gulf would, pursuant to Rule 212 of the 
Rules of Practice and Procedures of the Commission, 18 CFR 385.212, 
Columbia Gulf would submit a Motion to Vacate the authorizations 
granted in the November 15 Order with respect to the Mainline 100 and 
Mainline 200 Replacement Project. If unsuccessful in obtaining the 
special permit, Columbia Gulf would notify the Commission of its intent 
to begin construction of the Project to comply with DOT requirements 
and submit a revision to its Implementation Plan reflecting an updated 
construction schedule.
    This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment 
period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on Columbia Gulf'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

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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).\2\
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    \2\ 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,\3\ the 
Commission will aim to issue an order acting on the request within 45 
days.\4\ The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether 
the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the 
extension.\5\ 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.\6\ 
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.\7\ The OEP Director, or 
his or her designee, will act on all of those extension requests that 
are uncontested.
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    \3\ Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes 
any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2019).
    \4\ Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ] 61,144, at P 40 
(2020).
    \5\ Id. at P 40.
    \6\ 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.
    \7\ 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://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 
[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, 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.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 16, 2021.

    Dated: November 1, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-24229 Filed 11-4-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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