Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Georgia-Pacific Consumer Pipeline Abandonment Project, 9611-9612 [2022-03693]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 35 / Tuesday, February 22, 2022 / Notices section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d (b) and Part 45.8 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR part 45.8. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). 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. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. 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Milligan submitted for filing, application for authority to hold interlocking positions, pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d (b) and Part 45.8 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR part 45.8. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). 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. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. 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 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 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 ‘‘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 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9611 Dated: February 15, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–03691 Filed 2–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP22–16–000] Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Georgia-Pacific Consumer Pipeline Abandonment Project On November 16, 2021, GeorgiaPacific Consumer Operations LLC (GPC) filed an application in Docket No. CP22–16–000 requesting Authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Georgia-Pacific Consumer Pipeline Abandonment Project (Project) and involves abandoning natural gas transmission pipeline and auxiliary facilities in Union Parish, Louisiana and Ashley County, Arkansas. On November 30, 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 document for the Project. This notice identifies Commission staff’s intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.1 Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of EA May 27, 2022 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2 August 25, 2022 1 40 CFR 1501.10 (2020) Commission’s deadline applies to the decisions of other federal agencies, and state agencies acting under federally delegated authority, that are responsible for federal authorizations, 2 The E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM Continued 22FEN1 9612 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 35 / Tuesday, February 22, 2022 / Notices provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. Dated: February 15, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Project Description GPC proposes to abandon in-place approximately 19.5 miles of 8-inchdiameter natural gas transmission pipeline and auxiliary facilities in Union Parish, Louisiana and Ashley County, Arkansas. Additionally, GPC proposes to abandon by removal all aboveground features associated with the 19.5 miles of pipeline. [FR Doc. 2022–03693 Filed 2–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Background On February 1, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed GPC Pipeline Abandonment Project. The Notice of Scoping 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. The Notice of Scoping stated that the scoping period would end on March 3, 2022. All substantive comments received in response to the Notice of Application and Notice of Scoping will be addressed in the EA. Additional Information In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, 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., CP22–16–000), 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 permits, and other approvals necessary for proposed projects under the Natural Gas Act. Per 18 CFR 157.22(a), the Commission’s deadline for other agency’s decisions applies unless a schedule is otherwise established by federal law. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Feb 18, 2022 Jkt 256001 [Docket No. RM21–9–000] Technical Conference on Financial Assurance Measures for Hydroelectric Projects; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued in this proceeding on January 25, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will convene a Commission staff-led technical conference to discuss how the Commission may require additional financial assurance mechanisms in the licenses and other authorizations it issues for hydroelectric projects, to ensure that licensees have the capability to carry out license requirements and, particularly, to maintain their projects in safe condition. The technical conference will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from approximately 11:30 to 4:15 p.m. Eastern time. The conference will be held virtually. The agenda for this event is attached. The conference will be open for the public to attend virtually, and there is no fee for attendance. A second supplemental notice will be issued prior to the conference with the confirmed panelists. Information on this technical conference will also be posted on the Calendar of Events on the Commission’s website, www.ferc.gov, prior to the event. Transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting, (202) 347– 3700. Individuals interested in participating as panelists should self-nominate by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, via email at the following address: HydroFinancialAssurance@ferc.gov. The self-nominations should have ‘‘Panelist Self-Nomination’’ in the subject line and include the panelist’s name, title, organization, mailing address, telephone number, email address, one paragraph biography, photograph, and panel selection. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov, call toll-free (866) 208–3372 (voice) or (202) 208–8659 (TTY), or send a fax to (202) 208–2106 with the required accommodations. For more information about this technical conference, please contact HydroFinancialAssurance@ferc.gov. For information related to logistics, please contact Sarah McKinley at sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov or (202) 502– 8368. Dated: February 15, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–03694 Filed 2–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 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: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP22–547–000. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 2.15.22 Negotiated Rates—Castleton Commodities Merchant Trading L.P. R– 4010–06 to be effective 4/1/2022. Filed Date: 2/15/22. Accession Number: 20220215–5044. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/22. Docket Numbers: RP22–548–000. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 2.15.22 Negotiated Rates—Direct Energy Business Marketing, LLC R–7465–08 to be effective 4/1/2022. Filed Date: 2/15/22. Accession Number: 20220215–5045. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/22. Docket Numbers: RP22–549–000. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 2.15.22 Negotiated Rates—Direct Energy Business Marketing, LLC R–7465–02 to be effective 4/1/2022. Filed Date: 2/15/22. Accession Number: 20220215–5049. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/22. Docket Numbers: RP22–550–000. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 22, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9611-9612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03693]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP22-16-000]


Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC; Notice of Schedule for 
the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Georgia-Pacific 
Consumer Pipeline Abandonment Project

    On November 16, 2021, Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC (GPC) 
filed an application in Docket No. CP22-16-000 requesting Authorization 
pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain gas 
pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Georgia-
Pacific Consumer Pipeline Abandonment Project (Project) and involves 
abandoning natural gas transmission pipeline and auxiliary facilities 
in Union Parish, Louisiana and Ashley County, Arkansas.
    On November 30, 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 document for the Project.
    This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an 
environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule 
for the completion of the environmental review.\1\
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    \1\ 40 CFR 1501.10 (2020)
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA May 27, 2022
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ August 25, 2022
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    \2\ The Commission's deadline applies to the decisions of other 
federal agencies, and state agencies acting under federally 
delegated authority, that are responsible for federal 
authorizations, permits, and other approvals necessary for proposed 
projects under the Natural Gas Act. Per 18 CFR 157.22(a), the 
Commission's deadline for other agency's decisions applies unless a 
schedule is otherwise established by federal law.

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    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

    GPC proposes to abandon in-place approximately 19.5 miles of 8-
inch- diameter natural gas transmission pipeline and auxiliary 
facilities in Union Parish, Louisiana and Ashley County, Arkansas. 
Additionally, GPC proposes to abandon by removal all aboveground 
features associated with the 19.5 miles of pipeline.

Background

    On February 1, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed GPC 
Pipeline Abandonment Project. The Notice of Scoping 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. The Notice of Scoping stated that the scoping period would 
end on March 3, 2022. All substantive comments received in response to 
the Notice of Application and Notice of Scoping will be addressed in 
the EA.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to 
keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the 
Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service 
provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, 
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., 
CP22-16-000), 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: February 15, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-03693 Filed 2-18-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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