Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the South Louisiana Project, 55689-55690 [2023-17612]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 16, 2023 / Notices of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. eFiling is encouraged. 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. For other information, call (866) 208– 3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502– 8659. 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[FR Doc. 2023–17615 Filed 8–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP23–492–000] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the South Louisiana Project On June 2, 2023, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) filed an application in Docket No. CP23–492– 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 South Louisiana Project (Project) and would provide 100 billion British thermal units per day of additional natural gas firm VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:39 Aug 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 transportation capacity to Florida Power & Light Company. The Project would expand Florida Power & Light Company’s flow path back into FGT’s Zone 2 pool and provide gas to downstream customers, which includes power generation and local distribution companies. On June 12, 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 Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of EA December 15, 2023 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2 March 14, 2024 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 FGT proposes to increase its certificated capacity and throughput at certain compressor stations, and construct, modify, install, own, operate, and maintain certain compression and auxiliary facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi. The South Louisiana Project would consist of the following facilities at existing compressor stations: • Compressor Station 7.5, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana—Uprate two existing natural gas-fired compressor turbines (Units 7501 and 7502) from 6,500 horsepower (hp) to 7,700 hp, for an overall certificated compressor station increase of 2,400 hp. • Compressor Station 8, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana—Add process cooling units to support the existing gas compressors. No change to the 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 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55689 certificated horsepower is proposed at Compressor Station 8. • Compressor Station 9, Washington Parish, Louisiana—Install one new 7,700 hp natural gas-fired turbine (Solar Taurus 60) compressor unit. • Compressor Station 10, Perry County, Mississippi—Install one new 15,900 hp natural gas-fired turbine (Solar Mars 100) compressor unit. Background On July 7, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed South Louisiana 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. No comments were filed in response to the Notice of Scoping. 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. 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. 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., CP23–492), 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 E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 55690 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 16, 2023 / Notices provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Dated: August 10, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–17612 Filed 8–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–11256–01–R9] Revision of Approved State Primacy Program for the State of Nevada Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of approval. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Nevada revised its approved State primacy program under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) by adopting regulations that effectuate the Federal Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that Nevada’s revision request meets the applicable SDWA program revision requirements and the regulations adopted by Nevada are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. Therefore, EPA approves this revision to Nevada’s approved State primacy program. However, this determination on Nevada’s request for approval of a program revision shall take effect in accordance with the procedures described below in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice after the opportunity to request a public hearing. SUMMARY: A request for a public hearing must be received or postmarked before September 15, 2023. ADDRESSES: Documents relating to this determination that were submitted by Nevada as part of its program revision request are available for public inspection online at https://ndep.nv.gov/ posts. In addition, documents relating to this determination are available by appointment between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except official State or Federal holidays, at the following address: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Administration Office, 901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001, Carson City, NV 89701. Please contact the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at (775) 687–9521 to schedule an appointment. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:39 Aug 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Samantha Bishop, EPA Region 9, Drinking Water Section; via telephone at (415) 972–3411 or via email address at bishop.samantha@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background. EPA approved Nevada’s initial application for primary enforcement authority (‘‘primacy’’) of drinking water systems on February 27, 1978 (43 FR 8030). Since initial primacy approval, EPA has approved various revisions to Nevada’s primacy program. For the revision covered by this action, EPA promulgated the DBPR at 40 CFR 141 subparts G, L and U on December 16, 1998 (63 FR 69390–69476) with revisions to the Stage 1 DBPR on January 16, 2001 (66 FR 3770–3780). EPA has determined that Nevada has adopted into state law Stage 1 DBPR requirements that are comparable to and no less stringent than the Federal requirements. EPA has also determined that the State’s program revision request meets all of the regulatory requirements for approval, as set forth in 40 CFR 142.12, including a side-by-side comparison of the Federal requirements demonstrating the corresponding State authorities, additional materials to support special primacy requirements of 40 CFR 142.16, a review of the requirements contained in 40 CFR 142.10 necessary for States to attain and retain primary enforcement responsibility, and a statement by the Nevada Attorney General certifying that Nevada’s laws and regulations to carry out the program revision were duly adopted and are enforceable. The Attorney General’s statement also affirms that there are no environmental audit privilege and immunity laws that would impact Nevada’s ability to implement or enforce the Nevada laws and regulations pertaining to the program revision. Therefore, EPA approves this revision of Nevada’s approved State primacy program. The Technical Support Document, which provides EPA’s analysis of Nevada’s program revision request, is available by submitting a request to the following email address: R9dw-program@epa.gov. Please note ‘‘Technical Support Document’’ in the subject line of the email. Public Process. Any interested person may request a public hearing on this determination. A request for a public hearing must be received or postmarked before September 15, 2023 and addressed to the Regional Administrator of EPA Region 9, via the following email address: R9dw-program@epa.gov, or by contacting the EPA Region 9 contact person listed above in this notice by PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 telephone if you do not have access to email. Please note ‘‘State Program Revision Determination’’ in the subject line of the email. The Regional Administrator may deny frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing. If a timely request for a public hearing is made, then EPA Region 9 may hold a public hearing. Any request for a public hearing shall include the following information: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; 2. A brief statement of the requesting person’s interest in the Regional Administrator’s determination and of information that the requesting person intends to submit at such hearing; and 3. The signature of the individual making the request, or, if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity. If EPA Region 9 does not receive a timely request for a hearing or a request for a hearing was denied by the Regional Administrator for being frivolous or insubstantial, and the Regional Administrator does not elect to hold a hearing on their own motion, EPA’s approval shall become final and effective on September 15, 2023, and no further public notice will be issued. Authority: Section 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 300g–2 (1996), and 40 CFR part 142 of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Dated: August 1, 2023. Martha Guzman Aceves, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 9. [FR Doc. 2023–16980 Filed 8–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OGC–2020–0020; FRL11341–01– OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Confidentiality Rules (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Confidentiality Rules (EPA ICR Number 1665.15, OMB Control Number 2020– 0003) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55689-55690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17612]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-492-000]


Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the South Louisiana 
Project

    On June 2, 2023, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP23-492-000 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 South Louisiana 
Project (Project) and would provide 100 billion British thermal units 
per day of additional natural gas firm transportation capacity to 
Florida Power & Light Company. The Project would expand Florida Power & 
Light Company's flow path back into FGT's Zone 2 pool and provide gas 
to downstream customers, which includes power generation and local 
distribution companies.
    On June 12, 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 December 15, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ March 14, 2024
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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

    FGT proposes to increase its certificated capacity and throughput 
at certain compressor stations, and construct, modify, install, own, 
operate, and maintain certain compression and auxiliary facilities in 
Louisiana and Mississippi.
    The South Louisiana Project would consist of the following 
facilities at existing compressor stations:
     Compressor Station 7.5, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana--
Uprate two existing natural gas-fired compressor turbines (Units 7501 
and 7502) from 6,500 horsepower (hp) to 7,700 hp, for an overall 
certificated compressor station increase of 2,400 hp.
     Compressor Station 8, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana--Add 
process cooling units to support the existing gas compressors. No 
change to the certificated horsepower is proposed at Compressor Station 
8.
     Compressor Station 9, Washington Parish, Louisiana--
Install one new 7,700 hp natural gas-fired turbine (Solar Taurus 60) 
compressor unit.
     Compressor Station 10, Perry County, Mississippi--Install 
one new 15,900 hp natural gas-fired turbine (Solar Mars 100) compressor 
unit.

Background

    On July 7, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed South 
Louisiana 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. No comments were filed in response to the Notice of 
Scoping.

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.
    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].
    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., 
CP23-492), 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

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provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the 
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: August 10, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-17612 Filed 8-15-23; 8:45 am]
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