Equitrans, L.P.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of An Environmental Assessment for the Swarts And Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project, 62075-62076 [2023-19403]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. CP23–507–000]
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Equitrans, L.P.; Notice of Schedule for
the Preparation of An Environmental
Assessment for the Swarts And
Hunters Cave Well Replacement
Project
On June 30, 2023, Equitrans, L.P.
(Equitrans) filed an application in
Docket No. CP23–507–000 requesting a
Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) and
Authorization pursuant to section 7(b)
of the Natural Gas Act to construct,
operate, and abandon certain natural gas
pipeline facilities in Greene County,
Pennsylvania. The proposed project is
known as the Swarts and Hunters Cave
Well Replacement Project (Project) and
would: abandon a series of wells by
sale, abandon well lines in place and
any associated appurtenant facilities;
construct and operate two horizontal
storage wells; acquire pipelines and
related equipment to serve as well lines
and auxiliary facilities for the Swarts
Horizontal Storage Well; and sell base
gas from the Swarts Complex.
17:30 Sep 07, 2023
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA December 8, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision
Deadline 2 March 7, 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
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On July 18, 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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Equitrans proposes to abandon,
construct, and operate certain facilities
within the Swarts Complex and Hunters
Cave Storage Fields in Greene County,
Pennsylvania. According to Equitrans,
the Swarts and Hunters Cave Well
Replacement Project is necessary
because of planned mining activity from
CONSOL Pennsylvania Coal Company
LLC (CONSOL). According to
Pennsylvania state law, any active
storage well within 2,000 feet of mining
activities would need to be plugged or
upgraded to current mining standards.
The Swarts and Hunters Cave Well
Replacement Project would consist of
the following:
• abandonment by-sale of a series of
19 injection/withdrawal wells at
Equitrans’ Hunters Cave Storage Field,
abandonment in-place of the associated
well pipelines and any associated
facilities;
• construction and operation of a new
horizontal well, associated pipelines,
and ancillary facilities at the Hunters
Cave Storage Field;
• construction and operation of a new
horizontal well, associated pipelines,
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.
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and ancillary facilities at the Swarts
Complex;
• expansions of the existing Morris
Interconnect and Pierce Gates Valve
Yards at the Hunters Cave Storage Field;
• acquisition of non-jurisdictional
gathering assets from EQM Gathering
Opco, LLC (pipelines and related
equipment) for operation of the new
Swarts Horizontal Storage Well; and
• the sale of 580 million cubic feet of
base gas from the Swarts Complex.
Background
On August 2, 2023, the Commission
issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on
Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Swarts and Hunters Cave Well
Replacement 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 one comment from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,
Region III. The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region III provided
general guidance and recommendations
for consideration in the development of
the NEPA document. The Commission
also received a comment from the
Delaware Nation requesting further
information on project specifics,
cultural resources, and the Section 106
process. All substantive comments
received 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.
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.
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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., CP23–507), 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: September 1, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023–19403 Filed 9–7–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. ER23–2747–000]
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SCEF1 Fuel Cell, LLC; Supplemental
Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate
Filing Includes Request for Blanket
Section 204 Authorization
This is a supplemental notice in the
above-referenced proceeding of SCEF1
Fuel Cell, LLC’s application for marketbased rate authority, with an
accompanying rate tariff, noting that
such application includes a request for
blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities
and assumptions of liability.
Any person desiring to intervene or to
protest should file with the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426,
in accordance with Rules 211 and 214
of the Commission’s Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy
of that document on the Applicant.
Notice is hereby given that the
deadline for filing protests with regard
to the applicant’s request for blanket
authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of
future issuances of securities and
assumptions of liability, is September
21, 2023.
The Commission encourages
electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the
FERC Online links at https://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic
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service, persons with internet access
who will eFile a document and/or be
listed as a contact for an intervenor
must create and validate an
eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling
link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
Persons unable to file electronically
may mail similar pleadings to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street NE, Washington, DC
20426. Hand delivered submissions in
docketed proceedings should be
delivered to Health and Human
Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, Maryland 20852.
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 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 the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call
toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202)
502–8659.
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.
Dated: September 1, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. ER23–2750–000]
Horizon Hill Wind, LLC; Supplemental
Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate
Filing Includes Request for Blanket
Section 204 Authorization
This is a supplemental notice in the
above-referenced proceeding of Horizon
Hill Wind, LLC’s application for marketbased rate authority, with an
accompanying rate tariff, noting that
such application includes a request for
blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities
and assumptions of liability.
Any person desiring to intervene or to
protest should file with the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426,
in accordance with Rules 211 and 214
of the Commission’s Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy
of that document on the Applicant.
Notice is hereby given that the
deadline for filing protests with regard
to the applicant’s request for blanket
authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of
future issuances of securities and
assumptions of liability, is September
21, 2023.
The Commission encourages
electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the
FERC Online links at https://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic
service, persons with internet access
who will eFile a document and/or be
listed as a contact for an intervenor
must create and validate an
eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling
link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
Persons unable to file electronically
may mail similar pleadings to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street NE, Washington, DC
20426. Hand delivered submissions in
docketed proceedings should be
delivered to Health and Human
Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, Maryland 20852.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-507-000]
Equitrans, L.P.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of An
Environmental Assessment for the Swarts And Hunters Cave Well
Replacement Project
On June 30, 2023, Equitrans, L.P. (Equitrans) filed an application
in Docket No. CP23-507-000 requesting a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) and Authorization
pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, operate,
and abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities in Greene County,
Pennsylvania. The proposed project is known as the Swarts and Hunters
Cave Well Replacement Project (Project) and would: abandon a series of
wells by sale, abandon well lines in place and any associated
appurtenant facilities; construct and operate two horizontal storage
wells; acquire pipelines and related equipment to serve as well lines
and auxiliary facilities for the Swarts Horizontal Storage Well; and
sell base gas from the Swarts Complex.
On July 18, 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 8, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ March 7, 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
Equitrans proposes to abandon, construct, and operate certain
facilities within the Swarts Complex and Hunters Cave Storage Fields in
Greene County, Pennsylvania. According to Equitrans, the Swarts and
Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project is necessary because of planned
mining activity from CONSOL Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC (CONSOL).
According to Pennsylvania state law, any active storage well within
2,000 feet of mining activities would need to be plugged or upgraded to
current mining standards. The Swarts and Hunters Cave Well Replacement
Project would consist of the following:
abandonment by-sale of a series of 19 injection/withdrawal
wells at Equitrans' Hunters Cave Storage Field, abandonment in-place of
the associated well pipelines and any associated facilities;
construction and operation of a new horizontal well,
associated pipelines, and ancillary facilities at the Hunters Cave
Storage Field;
construction and operation of a new horizontal well,
associated pipelines, and ancillary facilities at the Swarts Complex;
expansions of the existing Morris Interconnect and Pierce
Gates Valve Yards at the Hunters Cave Storage Field;
acquisition of non-jurisdictional gathering assets from
EQM Gathering Opco, LLC (pipelines and related equipment) for operation
of the new Swarts Horizontal Storage Well; and
the sale of 580 million cubic feet of base gas from the
Swarts Complex.
Background
On August 2, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Swarts and
Hunters Cave Well Replacement 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 one comment from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region III. The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Region III provided general guidance and recommendations for
consideration in the development of the NEPA document. The Commission
also received a comment from the Delaware Nation requesting further
information on project specifics, cultural resources, and the Section
106 process. All substantive comments received 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.
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].
[[Page 62076]]
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.,
CP23-507), 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: September 1, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-19403 Filed 9-7-23; 8:45 am]
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