Golden Triangle Storage, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline, 66442-66444 [2023-21047]

Download as PDF 66442 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 27, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 15248–000] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 RAMM Power Group, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications On November 18, 2021, RAMM Power Group LLC, filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of the Sacaton Energy Storage Project (Sacaton Project or project) to be located in Pinal County, Arizona. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The proposed 150-megawatt (MW) closed-loop pumped storage project would consist of the following: (1) an existing 1200-foot-deep open pit mine for the lower reservoir, which will have a storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet at a maximum water surface elevation of 455 feet above mean sea level (msl); (2) an adjacent waste-rock dump for the upper reservoir, which will have a storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet at a maximum water surface elevation of 1,456 feet msl; (3) a new 28-foot-high, 6,000-foot long upper reservoir dam; (4) a single 200-foot-long, 12-foot-diameter steel penstock connecting the upper and lower reservoirs; (5) a new underground powerhouse with two 75-MW pump/ turbine generating units; (6) a single 14foot-dimeter low-pressure draft tube that would extend approximately 2,200 feet from the powerhouse to the lower reservoir; (7) a new 200-megavoltampere substation located adjacent to the upper reservoir; and (8) a new 2,500foot-long, 137-kilovolt transmission line connecting the new substation to the grid interconnection at a transmission line owned by Arizona Public Service. Initial fill water for the project would come from the mine and purchased from existing water rights holders. The proposed project would have an estimated average annual generation of 400,000 megawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Dr. Michael A. Werner, RAMM Power Group, 14575 S Avenida Cucana, Sahuarita, Arizona 85629; phone: (509) 280–7486. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 Sep 26, 2023 Jkt 259001 FERC Contact: Khatoon Melick, (202) 502–8433, khatoon.melick@ferc.gov. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. 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 Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// ferconline.ferc.gov/eFiling.aspx. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ QuickComment.aspx. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). 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– 15248–000. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s website at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–15248) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: September 21, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–21105 Filed 9–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP23–542–000] Golden Triangle Storage, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline Take notice that on September 12, 2023, Golden Triangle Storage, LLC (GTS), 919 Milam Street, Suite 2425, Houston, Texas 77002, filed an application under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and part 157 of the Commission’s regulations requesting authorization for its Expansion Project (Project). The Project consists of expanding its existing natural gas storage facility in Jefferson County, Texas, through the construction and operation of two new salt dome storage caverns, additional compression, and other appurtenant facilities. The Project will meet documented market demand for increased storage capacity, enhance operational capabilities at the existing storage facilities, and ensure that GTS will be able to continue to offer safe, reliable storage services for both existing and new customers. Further, GTS requests reaffirmation of its marketbased rate authority and related authorizations and waivers, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. 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 (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. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FercOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding the proposed project should be directed to James F. Bowe, Jr., King & Spalding LLP, 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006 by phone at E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 27, 2023 / Notices (202) 626–9601, or by email at jbowe@ kslaw.com. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure,1 within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental review and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or environmental assessment (EA) for this proposal. The filing of an EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify Federal and State agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all Federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s FEIS or EA. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Water Quality Certification GTS’s application states that a water quality certificate under section 401 of the Clean Water Act is required for the project from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). The request for certification must be submitted to the certifying agency and to the Commission concurrently. Proof of the certifying agency’s receipt date must be filed no later than five (5) days after the request is submitted to the certifying agency. Public Participation There are three ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project: you can file comments on the project, you can protest the filing, and you can file a motion to intervene in the proceeding. There is no fee or cost for filing comments or intervening. The deadline for filing a motion to intervene is 5 p.m. eastern time on October 11, 2023. How to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments is explained below. 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 1 18 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 157.9. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 Sep 26, 2023 Jkt 259001 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. Comments Any person wishing to comment on the project may do so. Comments may include statements of support or objections, to the project as a whole or specific aspects of the project. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Protests Pursuant to sections 157.10(a)(4) 2 and 385.211 3 of the Commission’s regulations under the NGA, any person 4 may file a protest to the application. Protests must comply with the requirements specified in section 385.2001 5 of the Commission’s regulations. A protest may also serve as a motion to intervene so long as the protestor states it also seeks to be an intervenor. To ensure that your comments or protests are timely and properly recorded, please submit your comments on or before October 11, 2023. There are three methods you can use to submit your comments or protests to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the Project docket number CP23–542–000 in your submission. (1) You may file your comments electronically by using the eComment feature, which is located on the Commission’s website at www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. Using eComment is an easy method for interested persons to submit brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You may file your comments or protests electronically by using the eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making; first select ‘‘General’’ and then select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments or protests by mailing them to the following address below. Your written comments must reference the Project docket number (CP23–542–000). 2 18 CFR 157.10(a)(4). CFR 385.211. 4 Persons include individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. 18 CFR 385.102(d). 5 18 CFR 385.2001. 3 18 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66443 To file via USPS: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. To file via any other courier: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments (options 1 and 2 above) and has eFiling staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. Persons who comment on the environmental review of this project will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, and will receive notification when the environmental documents (EA or EIS) are issued for this project and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. The Commission considers all comments received about the project in determining the appropriate action to be taken. However, the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. To become a party, you must intervene in the proceeding. For instructions on how to intervene, see below. Interventions Any person, which includes individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other entities,6 has the option to file a motion to intervene in this proceeding. Only intervenors have the right to request rehearing of Commission orders issued in this proceeding and to subsequently challenge the Commission’s orders in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal. To intervene, you must submit a motion to intervene to the Commission in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure 7 and the regulations under the NGA 8 by the intervention deadline for the project, which is October 11, 2023. As described further in Rule 214, your motion to intervene must state, to the extent known, your position regarding the proceeding, as well as your interest in the proceeding. For an individual, this could include your status as a landowner, ratepayer, resident of an impacted community, or recreationist. You do not need to have property directly impacted by the project in order to intervene. For more information about motions to intervene, refer to the FERC website at https:// 6 18 CFR 385.102(d). CFR 385.214. 8 18 CFR 157.10. 7 18 E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 66444 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 27, 2023 / Notices www.ferc.gov/resources/guides/how-to/ intervene.asp. There are two ways to submit your motion to intervene. In both instances, please reference the Project docket number CP23–542–000 in your submission. (1) You may file your motion to intervene by using the Commission’s eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making; first select ‘‘General’’ and then select ‘‘Intervention.’’ The eFiling feature includes a document-less intervention option; for more information, visit https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/ document-less-intervention.pdf.; or (2) You can file a paper copy of your motion to intervene, along with three copies, by mailing the documents to the address below. Your motion to intervene must reference the Project docket number CP23–542–000. To file via USPS: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. To file via any other courier: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The Commission encourages electronic filing of motions to intervene (option 1 above) and has eFiling staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. Protests and motions to intervene must be served on the applicant either by mail or email at: James F. Bowe, Jr., King & Spalding LLP, 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006, or at jbowe@ kslaw.com. Any subsequent submissions by an intervenor must be served on the applicant and all other parties to the proceeding. Contact information for parties can be downloaded from the service list at the eService link on FERC Online. Service can be via email with a link to the document. All timely, unopposed 9 motions to intervene are automatically granted by operation of Rule 214(c)(1).10 Motions to intervene that are filed after the intervention deadline are untimely, and may be denied. Any late-filed motion to intervene must show good cause for being late and must explain why the 9 The applicant has 15 days from the submittal of a motion to intervene to file a written objection to the intervention. 10 18 CFR 385.214(c)(1). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 Sep 26, 2023 Jkt 259001 time limitation should be waived and provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule 214(d) of the Commission’s Rules and Regulations.11 A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies (paper or electronic) of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. Tracking the Proceeding Throughout the proceeding, additional information about the project will be available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208– FERC, or on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link as described above. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. For more information and to register, go to www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp. Intervention Deadline: 5 p.m. eastern time on October 11, 2023. Dated: September 20, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–21047 Filed 9–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2701–061] Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule for Final Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Project Relicense On February 26, 2021, Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. filed an application for a new major license to continue to operate and maintain the 39.75megawatt (MW) West Canada Creek Hydroelectric Project No. 2701 (West Canada Creek Project). On June 27, 2022, Commission staff issued a notice of intent to prepare a draft and final Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the effects of relicensing the West Canada Creek Project. The notice 11 18 PO 00000 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and (d). Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of intent included a schedule for preparing a draft and final EA. On September 6, 2023, Commission staff issued the draft EA. By this notice, Commission staff is updating the procedural schedule for completing a final EA. The revised schedule is shown below. Further revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone Issue Final EA ........... Target date March 2024. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Laurie Bauer at (202) 502–6519, or by email at laurie.bauer@ ferc.gov. Dated: September 21, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–21111 Filed 9–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 6240–000] Watson Associates L.P.; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation The license for the Watson Dam Project No. 6240 was issued for a period ending August 31, 2023. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project’s prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-542-000]


Golden Triangle Storage, LLC; Notice of Application and 
Establishing Intervention Deadline

    Take notice that on September 12, 2023, Golden Triangle Storage, 
LLC (GTS), 919 Milam Street, Suite 2425, Houston, Texas 77002, filed an 
application under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and part 
157 of the Commission's regulations requesting authorization for its 
Expansion Project (Project). The Project consists of expanding its 
existing natural gas storage facility in Jefferson County, Texas, 
through the construction and operation of two new salt dome storage 
caverns, additional compression, and other appurtenant facilities. The 
Project will meet documented market demand for increased storage 
capacity, enhance operational capabilities at the existing storage 
facilities, and ensure that GTS will be able to continue to offer safe, 
reliable storage services for both existing and new customers. Further, 
GTS requests reaffirmation of its market-based rate authority and 
related authorizations and waivers, all as more fully set forth in the 
application which is on file with the Commission and open for public 
inspection.
    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 (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. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free, (886) 208-
3676 or TTY (202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding the proposed project should be directed to 
James F. Bowe, Jr., King & Spalding LLP, 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, 
Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006 by phone at

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(202) 626-9601, or by email at [email protected].
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure,\1\ within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will 
either: complete its environmental review and place it into the 
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a 
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule 
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other 
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of 
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or environmental 
assessment (EA) for this proposal. The filing of an EA in the 
Commission's public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a 
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify 
Federal and State agencies of the timing for the completion of all 
necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all Federal 
authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission 
staff's FEIS or EA.
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    \1\ 18 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 157.9.
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Water Quality Certification

    GTS's application states that a water quality certificate under 
section 401 of the Clean Water Act is required for the project from the 
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Railroad 
Commission of Texas (RRC). The request for certification must be 
submitted to the certifying agency and to the Commission concurrently. 
Proof of the certifying agency's receipt date must be filed no later 
than five (5) days after the request is submitted to the certifying 
agency.

Public Participation

    There are three ways to become involved in the Commission's review 
of this project: you can file comments on the project, you can protest 
the filing, and you can file a motion to intervene in the proceeding. 
There is no fee or cost for filing comments or intervening. The 
deadline for filing a motion to intervene is 5 p.m. eastern time on 
October 11, 2023. How to file protests, motions to intervene, and 
comments is explained below.
    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].

Comments

    Any person wishing to comment on the project may do so. Comments 
may include statements of support or objections, to the project as a 
whole or specific aspects of the project. The more specific your 
comments, the more useful they will be.

Protests

    Pursuant to sections 157.10(a)(4) \2\ and 385.211 \3\ of the 
Commission's regulations under the NGA, any person \4\ may file a 
protest to the application. Protests must comply with the requirements 
specified in section 385.2001 \5\ of the Commission's regulations. A 
protest may also serve as a motion to intervene so long as the 
protestor states it also seeks to be an intervenor.
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    \2\ 18 CFR 157.10(a)(4).
    \3\ 18 CFR 385.211.
    \4\ Persons include individuals, organizations, businesses, 
municipalities, and other entities. 18 CFR 385.102(d).
    \5\ 18 CFR 385.2001.
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    To ensure that your comments or protests are timely and properly 
recorded, please submit your comments on or before October 11, 2023.
    There are three methods you can use to submit your comments or 
protests to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the 
Project docket number CP23-542-000 in your submission.
    (1) You may file your comments electronically by using the eComment 
feature, which is located on the Commission's website at www.ferc.gov 
under the link to Documents and Filings. Using eComment is an easy 
method for interested persons to submit brief, text-only comments on a 
project;
    (2) You may file your comments or protests electronically by using 
the eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission's website 
(www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, 
you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a 
file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an 
account by clicking on ``eRegister.'' You will be asked to select the 
type of filing you are making; first select ``General'' and then select 
``Comment on a Filing''; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments or protests by 
mailing them to the following address below. Your written comments must 
reference the Project docket number (CP23-542-000).
    To file via USPS: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    To file via any other courier: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 
20852.
    The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments (options 1 
and 2 above) and has eFiling staff available to assist you at (202) 
502-8258 or [email protected].
    Persons who comment on the environmental review of this project 
will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, and will 
receive notification when the environmental documents (EA or EIS) are 
issued for this project and will be notified of meetings associated 
with the Commission's environmental review process.
    The Commission considers all comments received about the project in 
determining the appropriate action to be taken. However, the filing of 
a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the 
proceeding. To become a party, you must intervene in the proceeding. 
For instructions on how to intervene, see below.

Interventions

    Any person, which includes individuals, organizations, businesses, 
municipalities, and other entities,\6\ has the option to file a motion 
to intervene in this proceeding. Only intervenors have the right to 
request rehearing of Commission orders issued in this proceeding and to 
subsequently challenge the Commission's orders in the U.S. Circuit 
Courts of Appeal.
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    \6\ 18 CFR 385.102(d).
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    To intervene, you must submit a motion to intervene to the 
Commission in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of 
Practice and Procedure \7\ and the regulations under the NGA \8\ by the 
intervention deadline for the project, which is October 11, 2023. As 
described further in Rule 214, your motion to intervene must state, to 
the extent known, your position regarding the proceeding, as well as 
your interest in the proceeding. For an individual, this could include 
your status as a landowner, ratepayer, resident of an impacted 
community, or recreationist. You do not need to have property directly 
impacted by the project in order to intervene. For more information 
about motions to intervene, refer to the FERC website at https://

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    \7\ 18 CFR 385.214.
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    There are two ways to submit your motion to intervene. In both 
instances, please reference the Project docket number CP23-542-000 in 
your submission.
    (1) You may file your motion to intervene by using the Commission's 
eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission's website 
(www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. New eFiling 
users must first create an account by clicking on ``eRegister.'' You 
will be asked to select the type of filing you are making; first select 
``General'' and then select ``Intervention.'' The eFiling feature 
includes a document-less intervention option; for more information, 
visit https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/document-less-intervention.pdf.; or
    (2) You can file a paper copy of your motion to intervene, along 
with three copies, by mailing the documents to the address below. Your 
motion to intervene must reference the Project docket number CP23-542-
000.
    To file via USPS: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    To file via any other courier: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 
20852.
    The Commission encourages electronic filing of motions to intervene 
(option 1 above) and has eFiling staff available to assist you at (202) 
502-8258 or [email protected].
    Protests and motions to intervene must be served on the applicant 
either by mail or email at: James F. Bowe, Jr., King & Spalding LLP, 
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006, or at 
[email protected]. Any subsequent submissions by an intervenor must be 
served on the applicant and all other parties to the proceeding. 
Contact information for parties can be downloaded from the service list 
at the eService link on FERC Online. Service can be via email with a 
link to the document.
    All timely, unopposed \9\ motions to intervene are automatically 
granted by operation of Rule 214(c)(1).\10\ Motions to intervene that 
are filed after the intervention deadline are untimely, and may be 
denied. Any late-filed motion to intervene must show good cause for 
being late and must explain why the time limitation should be waived 
and provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule 
214(d) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations.\11\ A person 
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by 
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies (paper or 
electronic) of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other 
parties.
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    \9\ The applicant has 15 days from the submittal of a motion to 
intervene to file a written objection to the intervention.
    \10\ 18 CFR 385.214(c)(1).
    \11\ 18 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and (d).
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Tracking the Proceeding

    Throughout the proceeding, additional information about the project 
will be available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 
(866) 208-FERC, or on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the 
``eLibrary'' link as described above. The eLibrary link also provides 
access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission, 
such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called 
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances 
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time 
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with 
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to 
the documents. For more information and to register, go to 
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.
    Intervention Deadline: 5 p.m. eastern time on October 11, 2023.

    Dated: September 20, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-21047 Filed 9-26-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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