Alliance Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Revised Schedule for Environmental Review of the Proposed Three Rivers Interconnection Project, 75247-75248 [2022-26679]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 235 / Thursday, December 8, 2022 / Notices electronic format. It may be viewed and downloaded from the FERC’s website (www.ferc.gov), on the natural gas environmental documents page (https:// www.ferc.gov/industries-data/naturalgas/environment/environmentaldocuments). In addition, the EA may be accessed by using the eLibrary link on the FERC’s website. Click on the eLibrary link (https://elibrary.ferc.gov/ eLibrary/search), select ‘‘General Search’’ and enter the docket number in the ‘‘Docket Number’’ field (i.e., CP22– 41–000). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The EA is not a decision document. 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Be sure to reference the project docket number (CP22–41–000) on your letter. 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. Filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing or judicial review of the Commission’s decision. At this point in this proceeding, the timeframe for filing timely intervention requests has expired. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene out-of-time pursuant to Rule 214(b)(3) and (d) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and (d)) and show good cause why the time limitation should be waived. Motions to intervene are more fully described at https://www.ferc.gov/how-intervene. 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. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. 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. Dated: December 2, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–26681 Filed 12–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75247 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP21–113–000] Alliance Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Revised Schedule for Environmental Review of the Proposed Three Rivers Interconnection Project This notice provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff’s revised schedule for completion of the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for Alliance Pipeline L.P.’s (Alliance) Three Rivers Interconnection Project. The first notice of schedule, issued on February 10, 2022, identified September 16, 2022 as the final EIS issuance date. The Project would be located in the vicinity of a facility regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission which required the completion of a safety analysis to determine if the action would impact safe operation of the facility.1 The findings of this assessment and any subsequent actions or requirements were necessary for staff to complete the final EIS for the project. On November 16, 2022, Alliance submitted a summary of the findings of the completed safety analysis and staff has revised the schedule for issuance of the final EIS. Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of the Notice of Availability of the final EIS—January 13, 2023 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2—April 13, 2023 If a schedule change becomes necessary, an additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the project’s progress. Additional Information In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EIS 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 1 On September 15, 2022 the Commission issued a notice suspending the environmental review schedule for the Three Rivers Interconnection Project based upon the required safety analysis having not been completed. 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. E:\FR\FM\08DEN1.SGM 08DEN1 75248 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 235 / Thursday, December 8, 2022 / Notices 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’’ (i.e., CP21–113–000), 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 provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Dated: December 2, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–26679 Filed 12–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP22–17–000] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Rio Grande LNG, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Carbon Capture and Sequestration System Amendment On November 17, 2021, Rio Grande LNG, LLC filed an application in Docket No. CP22–17–000 requesting a Limited Amendment to Rio Grande LNG, LLC’s November 22, 2019 Authorization pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act. The proposed project is known as the Carbon Capture and Sequestration System Amendment (Project) and would incorporate carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) systems into the site and design of the Rio Grande LNG Terminal, which was previously approved by the Commission on November 22, 2019. On November 29, 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Dec 07, 2022 Jkt 259001 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 5, 2023 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2—August 3, 2023 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 Project would incorporate CCS systems into the approved site and design of the Rio Grande LNG Terminal in Cameron County, Texas. The proposed CCS facilities consist of the following: flue gas cooling and carbon dioxide absorption, dehydration, and compression equipment; amine regenerator and reboiler; and hot oil system. Background On September 2, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Carbon Capture and Sequestration System Amendment and Notice of Public Scoping Sessions (Notice of Scoping). 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. In response to the Notice of Scoping, the Commission received comments from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Texas Governor Greg Abbott; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Cameron County; Another Gulf; Friends of the Wildlife Corridor; Save RGV; Sierra Club (including the Lower Rio Grande Valley Group); Rio Grande LNG, LLC; and numerous individuals. The primary issues raised by the commenters related to general opposition to or support for the Project; climate change, air quality, and 1 40 CFR 1501.10 (2020). 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. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 greenhouse gas emissions; environmental justice; wetlands and water quality; vegetation and wildlife; and impacts related to the Project’s nonjurisdictional facilities. All substantive comments will be addressed in the EA. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a cooperating agency in the preparation of 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., CP22–17), 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: December 2, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–26678 Filed 12–7–22; 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 rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER23–542–000. Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Description: Informational Filing [Cycle 5] of Fifth Transmission Owner Rate Formula rate mechanism of San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Filed Date: 12/1/22. Accession Number: 20221201–5234. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/20/22. Docket Numbers: ER23–543–000. E:\FR\FM\08DEN1.SGM 08DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 235 (Thursday, December 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75247-75248]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26679]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP21-113-000]


Alliance Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Revised Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Proposed Three Rivers Interconnection 
Project

    This notice provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
staff's revised schedule for completion of the final environmental 
impact statement (EIS) for Alliance Pipeline L.P.'s (Alliance) Three 
Rivers Interconnection Project. The first notice of schedule, issued on 
February 10, 2022, identified September 16, 2022 as the final EIS 
issuance date. The Project would be located in the vicinity of a 
facility regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission which required 
the completion of a safety analysis to determine if the action would 
impact safe operation of the facility.\1\ The findings of this 
assessment and any subsequent actions or requirements were necessary 
for staff to complete the final EIS for the project. On November 16, 
2022, Alliance submitted a summary of the findings of the completed 
safety analysis and staff has revised the schedule for issuance of the 
final EIS.
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    \1\ On September 15, 2022 the Commission issued a notice 
suspending the environmental review schedule for the Three Rivers 
Interconnection Project based upon the required safety analysis 
having not been completed.
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of the Notice of Availability of the final EIS--January 13, 
2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--April 13, 2023s
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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.

    If a schedule change becomes necessary, an additional notice will 
be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the 
project's progress.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EIS 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

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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'' (i.e., CP21-113-000), 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: December 2, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-26679 Filed 12-7-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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