Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Tres Palacios Cavern 4 Expansion Project, 2356-2357 [2023-00549]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 2356 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 9 / Friday, January 13, 2023 / Notices www.ferc.gov/resources/guides/how-to/ intervene.asp. There are two ways to submit your motion to intervene. In both instances, please reference the Project docket number CP17–66–001 in your submission. (1) You may file your motion to intervene by using the Commission’s eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making; first select ‘‘General’’ and then select ‘‘Intervention.’’ The eFiling feature includes a document-less intervention option; for more information, visit https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/ document-less-intervention.pdf.; or (2) You can file a paper copy of your motion to intervene, along with three copies, by mailing the documents to the address below . Your motion to intervene must reference the Project docket number CP17–66–001. To mail via USPS, use the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. To mail via any other courier, use the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. 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Any late-filed motion to intervene must show good cause for being late and must explain why the 8 The applicant has 15 days from the submittal of a motion to intervene to file a written objection to the intervention. 9 18 CFR 385.214(c)(1). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:26 Jan 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 time limitation should be waived and provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule 214(d) of the Commission’s Rules and Regulations.10 A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies (paper or electronic) of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. Tracking the Proceeding Throughout the proceeding, additional information about the project will be available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208– FERC, or on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link as described above. 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[FR Doc. 2023–00548 Filed 1–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP23–3–000] Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Tres Palacios Cavern 4 Expansion Project On October 12, 2022, Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC (Tres Palacios) filed an application in Docket No. CP23–3–000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Authorization pursuant to sections 7(c) and 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, operate, and abandon certain natural gas storage facilities. The proposed project is known as the Tres Palacios Cavern 4 Expansion Project 10 18 PO 00000 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and (d). Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (Project), and would add approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of new working gas capacity and 3.5 Bcf of base gas capacity at its existing natural gas storage facility in Matagorda County, Texas. On October 26, 2022, 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—April 14, 2023 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2—July 13, 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 consist of the following facilities and activities, all in Matagorda County, Texas: • conversion of an existing thirdparty brine production well (Trull 11) into a natural gas storage cavern (Cavern 4); • development of the Trull 11 well pad site for Cavern 4 (Cavern 4 Well Pad); • construction of a 0.6-mile-long, 16inch-diameter pipeline (New Cavern 4 Pipeline) connecting Cavern 4 to the existing certificated facilities at the Storage Facility; • abandonment in place of a 15,300 horsepower electric-motor driven centrifugal compressor unit; • installation of a new 5,500 horsepower electric-motor driven reciprocating compressor unit; • addition of a new 2.5 million British thermal units per hour dehydration unit; 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, 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. 2 The E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 9 / Friday, January 13, 2023 / Notices • construction of various related facilities, including a new permanent access road for the Cavern 4 Well Pad; and • non-jurisdictional facilities consisting of a new electric service line to the Cavern 4 Well Pad and a new fiber optic line from the Cavern 4 Well Pad to the Storage Facility. Dated: January 6, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Background [FRL OP–OFA–052] On November 23, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Tres Palacios Cavern 4 Expansion 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. In response to the Notice of Scoping, the Commission received comments from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The primary issues raised by the Department concerned impacts of the Project on wildlife and wildlife habitat; bird nesting areas; Federal and state-listed rare, threatened, and endangered species and their habitat; and control of the spread of non-native plant species. All substantive comments will be addressed in the EA. Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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., CP23–3), 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:26 Jan 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 [FR Doc. 2023–00549 Filed 1–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202– 564–5632 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed December 30, 2022 10 a.m. EST Through January 9, 2023 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: https:// cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/ action/eis/search. 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EIS No. 20220170, Draft Supplement, FHWA, WI, I–94 East–West (16th Street–70th Street) Milwaukee County, WI, Comment Period Ends: 01/31/2023, Contact: Bethaney Bacher-Gresock 608–662–2119. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2357 Revision to FR Notice Published 11/ 18/2022; Extending the Comment Period from 01/17/2023 to 01/31/ 2023. EIS No. 20220172, Draft, USACE, OR, Willamette Valley System Operations and Maintenance, Comment Period Ends: 02/23/2023, Contact: Nicklas Knudson 503–808–4739. Revision to FR Notice Published 11/25/2022; Extending the Comment Period from 01/19/2023 to 02/23/2023. Dated: January 9, 2023. Cindy S. Barger, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2023–00589 Filed 1–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 201 0011] Mastercard Incorporated; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment Federal Trade Commission. Proposed consent agreement; request for comment. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 2023)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-3-000]


Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Tres Palacios Cavern 
4 Expansion Project

    On October 12, 2022, Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC (Tres Palacios) 
filed an application in Docket No. CP23-3-000 requesting a Certificate 
of Public Convenience and Necessity and Authorization pursuant to 
sections 7(c) and 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, operate, 
and abandon certain natural gas storage facilities. The proposed 
project is known as the Tres Palacios Cavern 4 Expansion Project 
(Project), and would add approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of 
new working gas capacity and 3.5 Bcf of base gas capacity at its 
existing natural gas storage facility in Matagorda County, Texas.
    On October 26, 2022, 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--April 14, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--July 13, 2023
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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, additional notice will be 
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the 
Project's progress.

Project Description

    The Project would consist of the following facilities and 
activities, all in Matagorda County, Texas:
     conversion of an existing third-party brine production 
well (Trull 11) into a natural gas storage cavern (Cavern 4);
     development of the Trull 11 well pad site for Cavern 4 
(Cavern 4 Well Pad);
     construction of a 0.6-mile-long, 16-inch-diameter pipeline 
(New Cavern 4 Pipeline) connecting Cavern 4 to the existing 
certificated facilities at the Storage Facility;
     abandonment in place of a 15,300 horsepower electric-motor 
driven centrifugal compressor unit;
     installation of a new 5,500 horsepower electric-motor 
driven reciprocating compressor unit;
     addition of a new 2.5 million British thermal units per 
hour dehydration unit;

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     construction of various related facilities, including a 
new permanent access road for the Cavern 4 Well Pad; and
     non-jurisdictional facilities consisting of a new electric 
service line to the Cavern 4 Well Pad and a new fiber optic line from 
the Cavern 4 Well Pad to the Storage Facility.

Background

    On November 23, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
Tres Palacios Cavern 4 Expansion 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. In response to the Notice of Scoping, the Commission 
received comments from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The 
primary issues raised by the Department concerned impacts of the 
Project on wildlife and wildlife habitat; bird nesting areas; Federal 
and state-listed rare, threatened, and endangered species and their 
habitat; and control of the spread of non-native plant species. 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 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., 
CP23-3), 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: January 6, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-00549 Filed 1-12-23; 8:45 am]
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