Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension of Time, 17205-17206 [2023-05791]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. p. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010. Dated: March 16, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–05891 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP15–17–000] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension of Time Take notice that on March 10, 2023, Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC (Sabal Trail) requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) grant an extension of time, until May 1, 2025, to complete Phase III of their Sabal Trail Project, originally authorized in the February 2, 2016 Order Issuing Certificate Under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (February 2 Order).1 1 See Florida Southeast Connection, LLC, et al., 154 FERC ¶ 61,080 (2016) (February 2 Order), order on reh’g, Florida Southeast Connection, LLC, et al., 156 FERC ¶ 61,160 (2016), order on remand, Florida Southeast Connection, LLC, et al., 162 FERC ¶ 61,233 (2018). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 This project involved the construction, in three phases, of interstate pipeline facilities that would allow Sabal Trail to provide up to 1,075,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of transportation service to delivery points in the southeastern United States. Ordering Paragraph (F)(1) of the February 2 Order, as amended, provided a deadline of May 1, 2021, to make Phase III of their project facilities available for service. On April 7, 2021, Sabal Trail filed a request for an extension of time, until May 1, 2023, to complete construction of the project and place Phase III of the remaining facilities—two compressor units—into service. The Commission granted that requested extension of time on June 15, 2021.2 That delegated order recognized that Sabal Trail had placed all other facilities into service and its pipeline system was capable of providing up to 999,000 Dth/d of firm transportation service. Sabal Trail now states that, due to adverse economic and logistical conditions induced, in part, by the COVID–19 pandemic, commercial progress was slowed. Sabal Trail now states that these unforeseen circumstances precluded the project from reaching full commercialization, and that additional time is now required to complete the installation of the remaining two compressor units and make them available for service. This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on the applicant’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).3 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,4 the Commission will aim to 2 Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC, Docket No. CP15–17–000 (June 15, 2021) (delegated order). 3 Only motions to intervene from entities that were party to the underlying proceeding will be accepted. Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ¶ 61,144, at P 39 (2020). 4 Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2019). PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17205 issue an order acting on the request within 45 days.5 The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the extension.6 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.7 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.8 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:// 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 TTY, (202) 502–8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFile’’ link at https:// www.ferc.gov. In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. 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 5 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ¶ 61,144, at P 40 (2020). 6 Id. at P 40. 7 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. 8 Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ¶ 61,144, at P 40 (2020). E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 17206 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2023. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Dated: March 15, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [Docket No. IC23–9–000] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Commission Information Collection Activity (FERC–600); Comment Request; Extension [FR Doc. 2023–05791 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on a currently approved information collection, FERC– 600 (Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures). DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due May 22, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC23–9–000) on FERC–600 by one of the following methods: Electronic filing through https:// www.ferc.gov is preferred. • Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture format. • For those unable to file electronically, comments may be filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery: Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Æ Hand (Including Courier) Delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy Regulatory SUMMARY: [Project No. 3211–010] New York Power Authority; Notice of Denial of Water Quality Certification On July 31, 2020, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) filed an application for a new license for the Hinckley (Gregory B. Jarvis) Hydroelectric Project (project) in the above captioned docket. NYPA filed with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (New York DEC) a request for water quality certification for the project under section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act on March 11, 2022. On March 7, 2023, New York DEC denied certification for the project. Pursuant to 40 CFR 121.8, we are providing notice that New York DEC’s denial satisfies the requirements of 40 CFR 121.7(e). Dated: March 16, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–05888 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: https:// www.ferc.gov. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at (866) 208–3676 (toll-free). Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, or by telephone at (202) 502–8663. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: FERC–600, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures. OMB Control No.: 1902–0180. Type of Request: Three-year extension without change of the current information collection. Abstract: In accordance with 18 CFR 385.206, any person may file a complaint seeking Commission action against any other person alleged to be in violation of ‘‘any statute, rule, order, or other law administered by the Commission, or for any other alleged wrong over which the Commission may have jurisdiction.’’ Regulations at 18 CFR part 343 provide for additional procedures and information collection requirements for complaints and other filings that pertain to oil pipelines under the Interstate Commerce Act. Type of Respondents: Any person that files a complaint for Commission review and resolution. Estimate of Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden 1 and cost 2 for the information collection as shown in the following table: FERC–600—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES A. B. C. Number of respondents Annual number of responses Total number of responses (Column A × Column B) 1 62 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 62 ............................................ D. E. F. Average burden hour and cost per response Total annual burden hour and cost (Column C × Column D) Cost per respondent (Column E ÷ Column A) 160 hrs.; $14,560 ........... 9,920 hrs.; $902,720 ...... 1 Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3. 2 The Commission staff thinks that the average respondent for this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in terms of salary plus benefits. Based upon the Commission’s 2022 average cost for salary plus benefits, the average hourly cost is $91/ hour. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17205-17206]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05791]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

 [Docket No. CP15-17-000]


Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension of 
Time

    Take notice that on March 10, 2023, Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC 
(Sabal Trail) requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) grant an extension of time, until May 1, 2025, to complete 
Phase III of their Sabal Trail Project, originally authorized in the 
February 2, 2016 Order Issuing Certificate Under Section 7 of the 
Natural Gas Act (February 2 Order).\1\ This project involved the 
construction, in three phases, of interstate pipeline facilities that 
would allow Sabal Trail to provide up to 1,075,000 dekatherms per day 
(Dth/d) of transportation service to delivery points in the 
southeastern United States. Ordering Paragraph (F)(1) of the February 2 
Order, as amended, provided a deadline of May 1, 2021, to make Phase 
III of their project facilities available for service.
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    \1\ See Florida Southeast Connection, LLC, et al., 154 FERC ] 
61,080 (2016) (February 2 Order), order on reh'g, Florida Southeast 
Connection, LLC, et al., 156 FERC ] 61,160 (2016), order on remand, 
Florida Southeast Connection, LLC, et al., 162 FERC ] 61,233 (2018).
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    On April 7, 2021, Sabal Trail filed a request for an extension of 
time, until May 1, 2023, to complete construction of the project and 
place Phase III of the remaining facilities--two compressor units--into 
service. The Commission granted that requested extension of time on 
June 15, 2021.\2\ That delegated order recognized that Sabal Trail had 
placed all other facilities into service and its pipeline system was 
capable of providing up to 999,000 Dth/d of firm transportation 
service.
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    \2\ Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC, Docket No. CP15-17-000 (June 
15, 2021) (delegated order).
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    Sabal Trail now states that, due to adverse economic and logistical 
conditions induced, in part, by the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial 
progress was slowed. Sabal Trail now states that these unforeseen 
circumstances precluded the project from reaching full 
commercialization, and that additional time is now required to complete 
the installation of the remaining two compressor units and make them 
available for service.
    This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment 
period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on the applicant'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).\3\
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    \3\ Only motions to intervene from entities that were party to 
the underlying proceeding will be accepted. Algonquin Gas 
Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ] 61,144, at P 39 (2020).
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    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,\4\ the 
Commission will aim to issue an order acting on the request within 45 
days.\5\ The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether 
the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the 
extension.\6\ 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.\7\ 
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.\8\ The OEP Director, or 
his or her designee, will act on all of those extension requests that 
are uncontested.
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    \4\ Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes 
any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2019).
    \5\ Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ] 61,144, at P 40 
(2020).
    \6\ Id. at P 40.
    \7\ 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.
    \8\ 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 TTY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments 
in lieu of paper using the ``eFile'' link at https://www.ferc.gov. In 
lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. 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

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Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2023.

    Dated: March 15, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-05791 Filed 3-21-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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