Community of Elfin Cove Non Profit Corporation, DBA Elfin Cove Utility Commission; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment, 17209 [2023-05792]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. Project Description Saguaro proposes to site, construct, connect, operate, and maintain a 48inch-diameter natural gas pipeline from the United States (U.S.) to the Mexico International Border in Hudspeth County, Texas. The pipeline would extend from State of Texas land to the U.S.–Mexico international border in the middle of the Rio Grande River. The Project would consist of the installation of approximately 1,000 feet of 48-inchdiameter pipeline, establishment of a 50-foot-width permanent right-of-way, and use of approximately 14.2 acres as temporary workspaces and 6.9 miles of temporary access road. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Background On February 3, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Borders Facilities Project (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 several comments. The primary issues raised by the commenters are environmental justice, cultural resources, and pipeline safety. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided recommendations to FERC regarding air quality, water quality, hazardous waste, and environmental justice. EPA’s recommendations for these resources included comments regarding cumulative impacts for the non-jurisdictional pipeline connected to the Project and consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding Clean Water Act Section 404 waters. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 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., CP23–29), 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: March 15, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–05789 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14514–003] Community of Elfin Cove Non Profit Corporation, DBA Elfin Cove Utility Commission; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR 1 part 380, the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a license to construct and operate the Crooked Creek and Jim’s Lake Hydroelectric Project. The project would be located on Crooked Creek and Jim’s Lake, near the community of Elfin Cove, in the Sitka Recording District, Unorganized Borough, Alaska. Commission staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project. The project would occupy 10.5 acres of federal land in the Tongass National Forest, managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. The EA contains the staff’s analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the project and concludes that licensing the project, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The Commission provides all interested persons with an opportunity to view and/or print the EA via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (https://www.ferc.gov/), using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17209 number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or tollfree at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. 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 Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P– 14514–003. For further information, contact John Matkowski at (202) 502–8576 or by email at john.matkowski@ferc.gov. Dated: March 15, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–05792 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP23–82–000] Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC.; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline Take notice that on March 2, 2023, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia), 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002–2700 filed in the above referenced docket an E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 17209]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05792]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14514-003]


Community of Elfin Cove Non Profit Corporation, DBA Elfin Cove 
Utility Commission; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) 
regulations, 18 CFR \1\ part 380, the Office of Energy Projects has 
reviewed the application for a license to construct and operate the 
Crooked Creek and Jim's Lake Hydroelectric Project. The project would 
be located on Crooked Creek and Jim's Lake, near the community of Elfin 
Cove, in the Sitka Recording District, Unorganized Borough, Alaska. 
Commission staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the 
project. The project would occupy 10.5 acres of federal land in the 
Tongass National Forest, managed by the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture's Forest Service.
    The EA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental 
impacts of the project and concludes that licensing the project, with 
appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a 
major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the 
human environment.
    The Commission provides all interested persons with an opportunity 
to view and/or print the EA 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. For assistance, contact FERC Online 
Support at [email protected], or toll-free at (866) 208-3676, 
or for TTY, (202) 502-8659.
    You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances 
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support.
    Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this 
notice.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
comments using the Commission's eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 
6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system 
at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your 
name and contact information at the end of your comments. For 
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. 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 
Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first 
page of any filing should include docket number P-14514-003.
    For further information, contact John Matkowski at (202) 502-8576 
or by email at [email protected].

    Dated: March 15, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-05792 Filed 3-21-23; 8:45 am]
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