Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension of Time, 12439 [2022-04553]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 43 / Friday, March 4, 2022 / Notices Accession Number: 20220225–5145. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 3/9/22. 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 by clicking on the links or 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: February 28, 2022. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–04602 Filed 3–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP21–20–000] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension of Time Take notice that on February 18, 2022, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin) requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) grant an extension of time, until September 27, 2022, to complete the construction of the Stony Point Anomaly MNR Crossing Project (Project), as authorized after the 60-day deadline of Algonquin’s prior notice issued by the Commission on December 28, 2020. By that process, Algonquin was initially required to complete and make available for service in one year, by February 27, 2022. Algonquin states the Project has made substantial progress but experienced extenuating circumstances delaying its completion. Algonquin avers the delays have been a result of (i) complex dewatering conditions at the work site that required enhanced measures, (ii) slower than anticipated tunneling progress due to challenging substrate conditions, and (iii) rainfall and flash flood conditions from Tropical Storm Ida. Algonquin was able to complete the installation of the 26-inch diameter pipeline by December 2021. However, Algonquin was unable to complete the tie-in of these facilities because that VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Mar 03, 2022 Jkt 256001 would have required an outage of the active pipeline during the winter heating season. This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on Algonquin’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). 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,1 the Commission will aim to issue an order acting on the request within 45 days.2 The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the extension.3 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.4 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.5 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:// 1 Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2019). 2 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ¶ 61,144, at P 40 (2020). 3 Id. at P 40. 4 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. 5 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ¶ 61,144, at P 40 (2020). PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12439 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 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 March 11, 2022. Dated: February 24, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–04553 Filed 3–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [P–2320–077] Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Application 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: Request for amendment of license to construct new trashrack structure at the Colton dam. b. Project No.: 2320–077. c. Date Filed: January 14, 2022. d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. e. Name of Project: Middle Raquette River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Raquette River in St. Lawrence County, New York. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Daniel Maguire, PE, Compliance Manager, E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 12439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04553]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP21-20-000]


Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension 
of Time

    Take notice that on February 18, 2022, Algonquin Gas Transmission, 
LLC (Algonquin) requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) grant an extension of time, until September 27, 2022, to 
complete the construction of the Stony Point Anomaly MNR Crossing 
Project (Project), as authorized after the 60-day deadline of 
Algonquin's prior notice issued by the Commission on December 28, 2020. 
By that process, Algonquin was initially required to complete and make 
available for service in one year, by February 27, 2022.
    Algonquin states the Project has made substantial progress but 
experienced extenuating circumstances delaying its completion. 
Algonquin avers the delays have been a result of (i) complex dewatering 
conditions at the work site that required enhanced measures, (ii) 
slower than anticipated tunneling progress due to challenging substrate 
conditions, and (iii) rainfall and flash flood conditions from Tropical 
Storm Ida. Algonquin was able to complete the installation of the 26-
inch diameter pipeline by December 2021. However, Algonquin was unable 
to complete the tie-in of these facilities because that would have 
required an outage of the active pipeline during the winter heating 
season.
    This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment 
period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on Algonquin'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).
    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,\1\ the 
Commission will aim to issue an order acting on the request within 45 
days.\2\ The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether 
the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the 
extension.\3\ 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.\4\ 
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.\5\ The OEP Director, or 
his or her designee, will act on all of those extension requests that 
are uncontested.
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    \1\ Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes 
any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2019).
    \2\ Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ] 61,144, at P 40 
(2020).
    \3\ Id. at P 40.
    \4\ 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.
    \5\ 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 March 11, 2022.

    Dated: February 24, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-04553 Filed 3-3-22; 8:45 am]
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