ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Wisconsin Reliability Project, 7435-7436 [2023-02300]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 23 / Friday, February 3, 2023 / Notices relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Environmental Mailing List This notice is being sent to the Commission’s current environmental mailing list for the Project which includes: federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; Native American Tribes; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; other interested parties. This list also includes all affected landowners (as defined in the Commission’s regulations) who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for Project purposes, or who own homes within certain distances of aboveground facilities, and anyone who submits comments on the Project and includes a mailing address with their comments. Commission staff will update the environmental mailing list as the analysis proceeds to ensure that Commission notices related to this environmental review are sent to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed Project. If you need to make changes to your name/address, or if you would like to remove your name from the mailing list, please complete one of the following steps: (1) Send an email to GasProjectAddressChange@ferc.gov stating your request. You must include the docket number CP20–55–000 in your request. If you are requesting a change to your address, please be sure to include your name and the correct address. If you are requesting to delete your address from the mailing list, please include your name and address as it appeared on this notice. This email address is unable to accept comments. OR (2) Return the attached ‘‘Mailing List Update Form’’ (appendix 1). Additional Information In order to receive notification of the issuance of the supplemental 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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and enter the docket number in the ‘‘Docket Number’’ field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. Dated: January 27, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–02256 Filed 2–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 7435 Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. Comment Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2023. For more information about this Notice, please contact: Diana Shannon (Technical Information), Office of Energy Projects, (202) 502–6136, diana.shannon@ferc.gov. Dated: January 30, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [FR Doc. 2023–02299 Filed 2–2–23; 8:45 am] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [Project No. 77–314] Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice Inviting Post-Technical Conference Comments On January 10, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) convened a technical conference to discuss National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) March 17, 2022, proposed interim protective measures for continued operation of the Potter Valley Project.1 All interested persons are invited to file post-technical conference comments on issues raised during the conference that they believe would benefit from further discussion. Commenters may reference material previously filed in this docket, including the technical conference transcript, but are encouraged to avoid repetition or replication of previous material. In addition, commenters are encouraged, when possible, to provide examples and quantitative data in support of their answers. Comments must be submitted on or before 45 days from the date of this notice. Comments may be filed electronically via the internet.2 Instructions are available on the Commission’s website https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Although the 1 Notice of Technical Conference, Docket No. P– 77–314 (Dec. 13, 2022). 2 See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) (2021). PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP23–15–000] ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Wisconsin Reliability Project On November 14, 2022, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) filed an application in Docket No. CP23–15–000 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 Wisconsin Reliability Project (Project), and would provide about 150,000 dekatherms of natural gas per day to the state of Wisconsin. On November 28, 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 E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 7436 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 23 / Friday, February 3, 2023 / Notices completion of the environmental review.1 Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of EA July 21, 2023 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2 October 19, 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 Wisconsin Reliability Project would consist of the following facilities: • installation of two new 3,750 horsepower (hp) Dual Drive Technologies, Ltd.TM (dual-drive) 3 compressor units, removal of five existing compressor units, and uprate of one existing unit at the existing Kewaskum Compressor Station in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin; • installation of two new 3,750 hp dual-drive compressor units, removal of one existing compressor unit, installation of an electric substation, and upsizing of station inlet and discharge piping at the existing Weyauwega Compressor Station in Waupaca County, Wisconsin; • replacement of approximately 48 miles of existing, 14-inch-diameter and 22-inch-diameter Line 301 with 30-inchdiameter and 36-inch-diameter pipeline, and existing 24-inch-diameter Line 226 with 30-inch-diameter pipeline in the counties of Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties Wisconsin, as well as Mc Henry County, Illinois; • expansion of the existing Lena, Merrill, Oshkosh, South Wausau, Stevens Point, and Two Rivers meter stations to accommodate deliveries of incremental capacity in the counties of Oconto, Lincoln, Winnebago, Marathon, Portage, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin; and • other minor appurtenant facilities. 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. 3 Dual Drive Technologies, Ltd.TM units are redundant prime mover systems comprised of a combination electric motor connected to an engine for powering a gas compressor. These units can switch between electricity and natural gas in the event of an abnormal operating event (e.g., power outage) to provide enhanced system reliability and maintain customer commitments. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 2 The VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 The general location of the Project facilities is shown in appendix 1.4 Construction of the proposed facilities would disturb about 1,044.3 acres of land for the aboveground facilities upgrades and pipeline modifications. Following construction, ANR would maintain about 466.7 acres for permanent operation of the Project’s pipeline facilities and 36.4 acres for operation of the aboveground facilities; the remaining acreage would be restored and revert to former uses. A majority of the proposed pipeline route parallels existing pipeline, utility, or road rightsof-way, or would be installed within the same footprint of the existing pipe segment to replaced. Background On July 8, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Planned Wisconsin Reliability Project and Notice of Public Scoping Session (Notice of Scoping). The Notice of Scoping was issued during the pre-filing review of the Project in Docket No. PF22–5–000 and 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 Washington County, National Park Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and several landowners. The primary issues raised by the commenters were concerns with construction impacts, wetland and wildlife, air quality, and land use. All substantive comments will be addressed in the EA. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are cooperating agencies 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 4 The appendices referenced in this notice will not appear in the Federal Register. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail and are available at www.ferc.gov using the link called ‘‘eLibrary.’’ For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. 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 at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY (202) 502–8659. PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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., CP23–15), 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: January 30, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–02300 Filed 2–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2020–0426; FRL–8421.1–01– OW] Final Updated Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment Guidance Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: When municipal discharges cause violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets a schedule for the municipality to address them as soon as possible. EPA considers factors such as public health, environmental protection, and a community’s financial capability when developing schedules to implement the compliance measures. The updated Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment Guidance (FCA Guidance) may be used by municipalities when making certain water quality decisions and when developing or revising plans to dramatically reduce sewer overflows. The FCA Guidance describes the financial information and formulas the Agency intends to use to assess the financial resources a community has SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-15-000]


ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of 
an Environmental Assessment for the Wisconsin Reliability Project

    On November 14, 2022, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) filed an 
application in Docket No. CP23-15-000 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 Wisconsin Reliability 
Project (Project), and would provide about 150,000 dekatherms of 
natural gas per day to the state of Wisconsin.
    On November 28, 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

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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 July 21, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ October 19, 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 Wisconsin Reliability Project would consist of the following 
facilities:
     installation of two new 3,750 horsepower (hp) Dual Drive 
Technologies, Ltd.TM (dual-drive) \3\ compressor units, 
removal of five existing compressor units, and uprate of one existing 
unit at the existing Kewaskum Compressor Station in Sheboygan County, 
Wisconsin;
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    \3\ Dual Drive Technologies, Ltd.\TM\ units are redundant prime 
mover systems comprised of a combination electric motor connected to 
an engine for powering a gas compressor. These units can switch 
between electricity and natural gas in the event of an abnormal 
operating event (e.g., power outage) to provide enhanced system 
reliability and maintain customer commitments.
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     installation of two new 3,750 hp dual-drive compressor 
units, removal of one existing compressor unit, installation of an 
electric substation, and upsizing of station inlet and discharge piping 
at the existing Weyauwega Compressor Station in Waupaca County, 
Wisconsin;
     replacement of approximately 48 miles of existing, 14-
inch-diameter and 22-inch-diameter Line 301 with 30-inch-diameter and 
36-inch-diameter pipeline, and existing 24-inch-diameter Line 226 with 
30-inch-diameter pipeline in the counties of Washington, Waukesha, 
Waupaca, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties Wisconsin, as well as Mc 
Henry County, Illinois;
     expansion of the existing Lena, Merrill, Oshkosh, South 
Wausau, Stevens Point, and Two Rivers meter stations to accommodate 
deliveries of incremental capacity in the counties of Oconto, Lincoln, 
Winnebago, Marathon, Portage, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin; and
     other minor appurtenant facilities.
    The general location of the Project facilities is shown in appendix 
1.\4\
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    \4\ The appendices referenced in this notice will not appear in 
the Federal Register. Copies of the appendices were sent to all 
those receiving this notice in the mail and are available at 
www.ferc.gov using the link called ``eLibrary.'' For instructions on 
connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. 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 at [email protected] or call toll free, (886) 208-3676 
or TTY (202) 502-8659.
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    Construction of the proposed facilities would disturb about 1,044.3 
acres of land for the aboveground facilities upgrades and pipeline 
modifications. Following construction, ANR would maintain about 466.7 
acres for permanent operation of the Project's pipeline facilities and 
36.4 acres for operation of the aboveground facilities; the remaining 
acreage would be restored and revert to former uses. A majority of the 
proposed pipeline route parallels existing pipeline, utility, or road 
rights-of-way, or would be installed within the same footprint of the 
existing pipe segment to replaced.

Background

    On July 8, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Planned Wisconsin 
Reliability Project and Notice of Public Scoping Session (Notice of 
Scoping). The Notice of Scoping was issued during the pre-filing review 
of the Project in Docket No. PF22-5-000 and 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 Washington County, National Park Service, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, and several landowners. The primary issues raised by 
the commenters were concerns with construction impacts, wetland and 
wildlife, air quality, and land use. All substantive comments will be 
addressed in the EA.
    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Department of 
Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers are cooperating agencies 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., 
CP23-15), 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 30, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-02300 Filed 2-2-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P


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