Ampersand Christine Falls Hydro, LLC; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule for Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Project Relicense, 73647 [2024-20593]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 11, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 4639–033] Ampersand Christine Falls Hydro, LLC; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule for Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Project Relicense On September 29, 2021, Ampersand Christine Falls Hydro, LLC filed an application for a subsequent minor license for the 850-kilowatt Christine Falls Hydroelectric Project (Christine Falls Project or project; FERC No. 4639). On November 9, 2023, Commission staff issued a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the effects of relicensing the project. The notice of intent included an anticipated schedule for issuing the EA. By this notice, Commission staff is updating the procedural schedule for completing the EA. The revised schedule is shown below. Further revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone Issue EA .................... Target date October 2024. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Andy Bernick at (202) 502–8660 or andrew.bernick@ ferc.gov. Dated: September 5, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–20593 Filed 9–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP24–515–000] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline Take notice that on August 29, 2024, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia Gas), 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002, filed in the above referenced docket, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.208(f)(2) of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Columbia Gas’ blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP83–76–000, for authorization to increase the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of its L–722 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Sep 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 transmission pipeline from 100 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) to 125 psig located in Lorain County, Ohio (Line L– 722 MAOP Increase Project). The proposed MAOP increase will increase the design capacity of L–722 from 3,450 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) to 4,500 Dth/d. Columbia Gas states that the project will allow it to maintain reliability and meet customer demands and peak day demand commitments to Columbia Gas’ customers, all as more fully set forth in the request which is on file with the Commission and open to 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 (https:// www.ferc.gov). From the Commission’s Home Page on the internet, this information is available on eLibrary. The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission’s website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at (202) 502–6652 (toll free at 1–866–208–3676) or email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or the Public Reference Room at (202) 502– 8371, TTY (202) 502–8659. Email the Public Reference Room at public.referenceroom@ferc.gov. Any questions concerning this request should be directed to David A. Alonzo, Manager of Project Authorizations, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002, at (832) 320–54–77 or by email to David_alonzo@tcenergy.com. Public Participation There are three ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project: you can file a protest to the project, you can file a motion to intervene in the proceeding, and you can file comments on the project. There is no fee or cost for filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments. The deadline for filing protests, motions to intervene, and comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 4, 2024. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73647 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. Protests Pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s regulations under the NGA,1 any person 2 or the Commission’s staff may file a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed or if a protest is filed and then withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a protest, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request for authorization will be considered by the Commission. Protests must comply with the requirements specified in section 157.205(e) of the Commission’s regulations,3 and must be submitted by the protest deadline, which is November 4, 2024. A protest may also serve as a motion to intervene so long as the protestor states it also seeks to be an intervenor. Interventions Any person 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 4 and the regulations under the NGA 5 by the intervention deadline for the project, which is November 4, 2024. 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 1 18 CFR 157.205. include individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. 18 CFR 385.102(d). 3 18 CFR 157.205(e). 4 18 CFR 385.214. 5 18 CFR 157.10. 2 Persons E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 4639-033]


Ampersand Christine Falls Hydro, LLC; Notice of Revised 
Procedural Schedule for Environmental Assessment for the Proposed 
Project Relicense

    On September 29, 2021, Ampersand Christine Falls Hydro, LLC filed 
an application for a subsequent minor license for the 850-kilowatt 
Christine Falls Hydroelectric Project (Christine Falls Project or 
project; FERC No. 4639). On November 9, 2023, Commission staff issued a 
notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to 
evaluate the effects of relicensing the project. The notice of intent 
included an anticipated schedule for issuing the EA.
    By this notice, Commission staff is updating the procedural 
schedule for completing the EA. The revised schedule is shown below. 
Further revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.

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                 Milestone                           Target date
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Issue EA..................................  October 2024.
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    Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Andy Bernick 
at (202) 502-8660 or [email protected].

    Dated: September 5, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-20593 Filed 9-10-24; 8:45 am]
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