Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Lucas and Pavonia Wells Abandonment Project, 37062-37063 [2023-11933]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 37062 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 108 / Tuesday, June 6, 2023 / Notices Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Modification Bulk Solicitation to be effective 6/1/2023. Filed Date: 5/31/23. Accession Number: 20230531–5298. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/21/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–2022–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Amendment: Notice of Cancellation of ISA, SA No. 2382 to be effective 6/1/2023. Filed Date: 5/31/23. Accession Number: 20230531–5301. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/21/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–2023–000. Applicants: Buckeye Power, Inc., PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Buckeye Power, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Revised SA No. 4753—NITSA Among PJM and Buckeye Power, Inc. to be effective 6/1/2023. Filed Date: 5/31/23. Accession Number: 20230531–5302. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/21/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–2024–000. 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More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: May 31, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–12034 Filed 6–5–23; 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 Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Lucas and Pavonia Wells Abandonment Project On March 2, 2023, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed an application in Docket No. CP23–82–000 requesting an Authorization pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Lucas and Pavonia Wells Abandonment Project (Project), and would result in abandonment of 37 injection/withdrawal wells and associated pipelines and appurtenances at Columbia’s existing certificated Lucas and Pavonia Storage Fields in Ashland and Richland Counties, Ohio. On March 15, 2023, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 September 8, 2023 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2 December 7, 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 in Ashland and Richland Counties, Ohio: • abandonment of 37 injection/ withdrawal wells at the Lucas and Pavonia Storage Fields by permanently plugging and abandoning the wells in place; • abandonment of approximately 41,423 feet of associated 3- to 6-inchdiameter pipeline, of which 39,402 feet would be capped and abandoned in place and 2,021 feet would be abandoned by removal; and • abandonment by removal of all associated aboveground appurtenances, including, but not limited to, tie-in valves, pipeline markers, cathodic protection test stations, rectifiers, casing vents, and above-ground pipeline blowdown vents. Background On April 14, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Lucas and Pavonia Wells Abandonment Project and Notice of Public Scoping Session (Notice of Scoping). The Notice of Scoping was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In response to the Notice of Scoping, the Commission received comments from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and one landowner. The 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. E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 108 / Tuesday, June 6, 2023 / Notices primary issues raised by the commenters concerned impacts of the Project on agricultural property and agricultural operations. All substantive environmental comments will be addressed in the EA. Additional Information The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. 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., CP23–82), 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Dated: May 30, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Dated: May 31, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FR Doc. 2023–12076 Filed 6–5–23; 8:45 am] [Project No. 7189–015] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Green Lake Water Power Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY On March 31, 2022, Green Lake Water Power Company filed a relicense application for the 500-kilowatt Green Lake Hydroelectric Project No. 7189 (project). The project is located on Green Lake and Reeds Brook in Hancock County, Maine. In accordance with the Commission’s regulations, on March 23, 2023, Commission staff issued a notice that the project was ready for environmental analysis (REA Notice). Based on the information in the record, including comments filed on the REA Notice, staff does not anticipate that licensing the project would constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the application to relicense the project. The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and considered in the Commission’s final licensing decision. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone Commission issues EA. Comments on EA ...... Target date November 2023.1 December 2023. [FR Doc. 2023–11933 Filed 6–5–23; 8:45 am] Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Amanda Gill at (202) 502–6773 or amanda.gill@ferc.gov. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 The Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) regulations under 40 CFR 1501.10(b)(1) require that EAs be completed within 1 year of the federal action agency’s decision to prepare an EA. This VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:24 Jun 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37063 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 7189–015] Green Lake Water Power Company; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application On May 19, 2023, Green Lake Water Power Company submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) a copy of its application for a Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certification filed with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (Maine DEP), in conjunction with the above captioned project. Pursuant to 40 CFR 121.6 and section 5.23(b) of the Commission’s regulations,1 we hereby notify the Maine DEP of the following: Date of Receipt of the Certification Request: May 19, 2023. Reasonable Period of Time to Act on the Certification Request: One year, May 19, 2024. If Maine DEP fails or refuses to act on the water quality certification request on or before the above date, then the agency certifying authority is deemed waived pursuant to section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a)(1). Dated: May 31, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–12075 Filed 6–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CD23–8–000] Moulton Niguel Water District; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene On May 23, 2023, Moulton Niguel Water District filed a notice of intent to notice establishes the Commission’s intent to prepare an EA for the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project. Therefore, in accordance with CEQ’s regulations, the EA must be issued within 1 year of the issuance date of this notice. 1 18 CFR 5.23(b). E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37062-37063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11933]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-82-000]


Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Lucas and Pavonia 
Wells Abandonment Project

    On March 2, 2023, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP23-82-000 requesting an Authorization 
pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain 
natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the 
Lucas and Pavonia Wells Abandonment Project (Project), and would result 
in abandonment of 37 injection/withdrawal wells and associated 
pipelines and appurtenances at Columbia's existing certificated Lucas 
and Pavonia Storage Fields in Ashland and Richland Counties, Ohio.
    On March 15, 2023, 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 September 8, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ December 7, 2023

    \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 in Ashland and Richland Counties, Ohio:
     abandonment of 37 injection/withdrawal wells at the Lucas 
and Pavonia Storage Fields by permanently plugging and abandoning the 
wells in place;
     abandonment of approximately 41,423 feet of associated 3- 
to 6-inch-diameter pipeline, of which 39,402 feet would be capped and 
abandoned in place and 2,021 feet would be abandoned by removal; and
     abandonment by removal of all associated aboveground 
appurtenances, including, but not limited to, tie-in valves, pipeline 
markers, cathodic protection test stations, rectifiers, casing vents, 
and above-ground pipeline blowdown vents.

Background

    On April 14, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Lucas and 
Pavonia Wells Abandonment Project and Notice of Public Scoping Session 
(Notice of Scoping). The Notice of Scoping was sent to affected 
landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected 
officials; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local 
libraries and newspapers. In response to the Notice of Scoping, the 
Commission received comments from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and 
one landowner. The

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primary issues raised by the commenters concerned impacts of the 
Project on agricultural property and agricultural operations. All 
substantive environmental comments will be addressed in the EA.

Additional Information

    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports 
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission 
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, 
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access 
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For 
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as 
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is 
encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
    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., 
CP23-82), 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: May 30, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-11933 Filed 6-5-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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