Rover Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the North Coast Interconnect Project, 67047-67048 [2021-25620]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 24, 2021 / Notices 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. Filings in Existing Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP22–328–000. Applicants: Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC. Description: Compliance filing: Sierrita Operational Purchase and Sales Report 2021 to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 11/18/21. Accession Number: 20211118–5079. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/30/21. Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. 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: November 18, 2021. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. by the U.S. National Park Service and the Mount Baker National Forest administered by the U.S. Forest Service. A Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) has been prepared as part of staff’s review of the proposal.1 The FEA contains the Commission staff’s analysis of the probable environmental effects of the proposed action and concludes that approval of the proposal, with Commission staff’s recommended measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The FEA may be viewed on the Commission’s website at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘elibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number (P–553) 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 Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3372, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Dated: November 18, 2021. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–25682 Filed 11–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2021–25671 Filed 11–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP21–474–000] [Project No. 553–238] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES City of Seattle, Washington; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed an application submitted by the City of Seattle, Washington to construct a replacement fuel dock and associated infrastructure at Diablo Lake at the Skagit River Project No. 553. The Skagit River Project is located on the Skagit River in Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties, Washington. The project occupies a portion of the Ross Lake National Recreation Area administered VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Nov 23, 2021 Jkt 256001 Rover Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the North Coast Interconnect Project On July 20, 2021, Rover Pipeline LLC (Rover) filed an application in Docket No. CP21–474 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the North Coast Interconnect Project (Project), whereby Rover would construct and operate a new delivery point on Rover’s mainline in Seneca County, Ohio. The 1 On July 16, 2020, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a final rule, Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (Final Rule, 85 FR 43,304), which was effective as of September 14, 2020; however, the NEPA review of this project was in process at that time and was prepared pursuant to CEQ’s 1978 NEPA regulations. PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67047 Rover-North Coast Interconnect would receive up to 108,000 dekatherms per day of pipeline quality natural gas from an interconnect with North Coast’s gathering system. On August 2, 2021, 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—January 27, 2022 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—April 27, 2022 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 The North Coast Interconnect Project would consist of Rover constructing and operating a new hot tap, valve, and approximately 140 feet of 6-inchdiameter interconnect piping to connect the Rover Mainline B at milepost 19.5 to new metering facilities to be constructed by North Coast Gas Transmission. Background On September 8, 2021, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed North Coast Interconnect Project (NOS). The NOS 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 NOS, the Commission received comments from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The primary issues raised by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerned wetlands protection, revegetation with pollinator species, the potential presence of listed bat species, and the protection of bald eagles and migratory bird species. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency commented on identifying the Project purpose and need; and assessing impacts on E:\FR\FM\24NON1.SGM 24NON1 67048 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 24, 2021 / Notices socioeconomics and environmental justice communities, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, surface and groundwater quality, and karst terrain. 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., CP21–474), 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: November 17, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–25620 Filed 11–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC22–5–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC Form Nos. 60, 60A, FERC–61, and FERC–555A); Consolidated Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of information collections and request for comments. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Nov 23, 2021 Jkt 256001 public comment on the currently approved information collections, FERC Form Nos. 60 and 60A (Annual Report of Centralized Service Companies), FERC–61 (Narrative Description of Service Company Functions), and FERC–555A (Preservation of Records Companies and Service Companies Subject to PUHCA). DATES: Comments on the collections of information are due January 24, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC22–5–000 and the form) by either of the following methods: • Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture format. • For those unable to file electronically, comments may be filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery: Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service only, addressed to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Æ Hand (including courier) delivery to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. Please reference the specific collection number and/or title in your comments. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: https:// www.ferc.gov. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at (866) 208–3676 (toll-free). Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, and telephone at (202) 502–8663. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:1 Type of Request: Three-year extension of the information collection requirements for FERC Form Nos. 60 and 60A, FERC–61, and FERC–555A 1 Due to expiration dates in 2019 for many of the Commission’s financial forms, the renewal work for several of the forms was in process or pending at OMB during the 2019 Forms Refresh rulemaking effort in Docket No. RM19–12–000. The simultaneous OMB processes required the assignment of alternate temporary information collection numbers (e.g., 60A) at the NOPR and/or final rule stages. Accordingly, FERC Form No. 60A represents the additional burden associated with the final rule in RM19–12–000. Revisions to the Filing Process for Comm’n Forms, Order No. 859, 167 FERC ¶ 61,241 (2019). PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Please note the three collections (60 including 60A, 61, and 555A) are distinct.2 FERC Form No. 60 (Annual Report of Centralized Service Companies), FERC– 61 (Narrative Description of Service Company Functions), and FERC–555A (Preservation of Records Companies and Service Companies Subject to PUHCA) OMB Control Nos. and Titles: 1902– 0215 ((FERC Form Nos. 60 (Annual Report of Centralized Service Companies), FERC–61 (Narrative Description of Service Company Functions), and FERC–555A (Preservation of Records Companies and Service Companies Subject to PUHCA)), and 1902–0308 (FERC Form No. 60A, Annual Report of Centralized Service Companies—Modifications to FERC Form No. 60 due to Final Rule in Docket No. RM19–12–000). Abstract: In accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005), the Commission implemented the repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA 1935) and implemented the provisions of a newly enacted Public Utility Holding Company Act 2005 (PUHCA 2005). Pursuant to PUHCA 2005, the Commission requires centralized service companies to file FERC Form No. 60, unless the company is exempted or granted a waiver pursuant to the Commission’s regulations. The information collected in FERC Form No. 60 enables better monitoring for crosssubsidization, and aids the Commission in carrying out its statutory responsibilities. In addition, centralized service companies are required to follow the Commission’s preservation of records requirements for centralized service companies. FERC Form No. 60 FERC Form No. 60 is an annual reporting requirement for centralized service companies set forth in 18 CFR 366.23. The report’s function is to collect financial information (including balance sheet, assets, liabilities, billing and charges for associated and nonassociated companies) from centralized service companies subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Unless the Commission exempts or grants a waiver 2 For purposes of this notice, unless otherwise stated, FERC Form Nos. 60 and 60A are collectively referred to as ‘‘FERC Form No. 60.’’ Because this renewal will incorporate the requirements and burden represented by FERC Form No. 60A into FERC Form No. 60, it is anticipated that the Commission will eventually seek to retire the 60A as duplicative. E:\FR\FM\24NON1.SGM 24NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25620]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP21-474-000]


Rover Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review 
of the North Coast Interconnect Project

    On July 20, 2021, Rover Pipeline LLC (Rover) filed an application 
in Docket No. CP21-474 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience 
and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to 
construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The 
proposed project is known as the North Coast Interconnect Project 
(Project), whereby Rover would construct and operate a new delivery 
point on Rover's mainline in Seneca County, Ohio. The Rover-North Coast 
Interconnect would receive up to 108,000 dekatherms per day of pipeline 
quality natural gas from an interconnect with North Coast's gathering 
system.
    On August 2, 2021, 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--January 27, 2022
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--April 27, 2022

    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

    The North Coast Interconnect Project would consist of Rover 
constructing and operating a new hot tap, valve, and approximately 140 
feet of 6-inch-diameter interconnect piping to connect the Rover 
Mainline B at milepost 19.5 to new metering facilities to be 
constructed by North Coast Gas Transmission.

Background

    On September 8, 2021, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
North Coast Interconnect Project (NOS). The NOS 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 NOS, the Commission received comments from the U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 
The primary issues raised by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
concerned wetlands protection, revegetation with pollinator species, 
the potential presence of listed bat species, and the protection of 
bald eagles and migratory bird species. The U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency commented on identifying the Project purpose and 
need; and assessing impacts on

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socioeconomics and environmental justice communities, greenhouse gas 
emissions, climate change, surface and groundwater quality, and karst 
terrain. 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., 
CP21-474), 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: November 17, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-25620 Filed 11-23-21; 8:45 am]
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