Rover Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Rover-Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery Meter Station Project, 84567-84568 [2024-24478]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 23, 2024 / Notices The EIS will present Commission staff’s independent analysis of the issues. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is a cooperating agency in the preparation of the EIS.5 Staff will prepare a draft EIS which will be issued for public comment. Commission staff will consider all timely comments received during the comment period on the draft EIS and revise the document, as necessary, before issuing a final EIS. Any draft and final EIS will be available in electronic format in the public record through eLibrary.6 (If eSubscribed, you will receive instant email notification when the environmental document is issued. Alternatives Under Consideration As part of our review in the NEPA document, the Commission will consider a range of reasonable alternatives that are technically and economically feasible and meet the purpose and need for the proposed action.7 Alternatives that do not meet these requirements will be summarized and dismissed from further consideration in the NEPA document. Staff will also consider the no-action alternative. Currently, we are considering an alternative to the proposed action that potentially meets the above criteria: the applicants’ proposed action with staff modifications. The alternatives we are considering may be expanded based on the comments we receive, provided they meet the required criteria. With this notice, we ask commenters to identify other potential alternatives for consideration. Schedule for Environmental Review On March 21, 2024, the Commission issued its Notice of Application for Surrender of Exemption Accepted for Filing for the Project. This Notice of Intent identifies Commission staff’s planned schedule for completion of the final EIS for the Project, which is based on an issuance of the draft EIS in May 2025, opening a 45-day public comment period. All comments filed will be reviewed by staff and considered in the Commission’s final decision on the proceeding. Issuance of Notice of Availability of the final EIS—November 21, 2025 In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations for EISs, agencies are to make schedules for Agency khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Additional Information Additional information about the Project is available on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and enter the Docket No. P–5737 in the ‘‘Docket Number’’ field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Jennifer Polardino at jennifer.polardino@ferc.gov, or (202) 502–6437. 5 The Council on Environmental Quality regulations addressing cooperating agency responsibilities are at 40 CFR 1501.8. 6 For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. 18:48 Oct 22, 2024 Jkt 265001 completing the NEPA process publicly available.8 This notice identifies the Commission’s anticipated schedule for issuance of the final order for the Project, which serves as the Commission’s record of decision. We currently anticipate issuing a final order for the Project no later than: Issuance of the Surrender Order— February 19, 2026 If a schedule change becomes necessary, an additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. After the final EIS is issued, the Commission will make a decision on the proposal. Permits and Authorizations The table below lists the anticipated permits and authorizations for the Project required under federal law. This list may not be all-inclusive and does not preclude any permit or authorization if it is not listed here. Agencies with jurisdiction by law and/ or special expertise may formally cooperate in the preparation of the Commission’s EIS and may adopt the EIS to satisfy its NEPA responsibilities related to this Project. Permit or authorization U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ................................................................. California State Water Resources Control Board .................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 84567 Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Permit. Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Dated: October 17, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–24520 Filed 10–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP24–508–000] Rover Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Rover–Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery Meter Station Project On August 2, 2024, Rover Pipeline LLC (Rover) filed an application in Docket No. CP24–508–000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct facilities at 7 40 CFR 1508.1(hh). CFR 1501.10(h). 1 In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations, the unique 8 40 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 a new interconnect on Rover’s mainline in Hancock County, Ohio. The proposed project is known as the Rover–Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery Meter Station Project (Project). On August 16, 2024, 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 The EA will be issued for a 30day comment period. identification number for documents relating to this environmental review is EAXX–019–20–000– 1725459309. 40 CFR 1501.5(c)(4) (2024). E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 84568 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 23, 2024 / Notices Schedule for Environmental Review Additional Information Issuance of EA—January 24, 2025 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2—April 24, 2025 If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. 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., CP24–508), 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. Project Description Rover proposes to construct and operate aboveground facilities and new pipeline delivery and receipt point interconnections within and adjacent to Rover’s Mainline easement, at approximate milepost 154.54, in Hancock County, Ohio. The project receipt interconnection would receive up to 6,269 dekatherms of natural gas per day and the delivery interconnection and would deliver up to 7,893 dekatherms of natural gas per day. The Project would consist of the following facilities and activities: • construction of one delivery meter station with one hot tap, one tap valve, and dual Coriolis Meter Skid; • construction of one receipt meter station with one hot tap, one tap valve, dual Coriolis Meter Skid, and a gas quality/measurement building; • 90 feet of interconnect piping; • installation of associated appurtenant facilities; and • construction of 0.6 mile of new permanent access road leading from West County Road 18 to the meter station. Background khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES On September 16, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Rover–Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery Meter Station 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. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided comments on wetlands, wildlife, and endangered species. All substantive comments received will be addressed in the EA. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Oct 22, 2024 Jkt 265001 Dated: October 16, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–24478 Filed 10–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC25–5–000. Applicants: CPV Maryland, LLC, CPV Shore, LLC. Description: Joint Application for Authorization under Section 203 of the PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Power Act of CPV Maryland, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 10/11/24. Accession Number: 20241011–5213. Comment Date: 5 pm ET 11/1/24. Docket Numbers: EC25–6–000. Applicants: Interstate Power and Light Company, Duane Arnold Solar II, LLC. Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Interstate Power and Light Company, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 10/11/24. Accession Number: 20241011–5216. Comment Date: 5 pm ET 11/1/24. Docket Numbers: EC25–7–000. Applicants: Basin Creek Equity Partners, L.L.C. Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Basin Creek Equity Partners, L.L.C. Filed Date: 10/11/24. Accession Number: 20241011–5219. Comment Date: 5 pm ET 11/1/24. Docket Numbers: EC25–8–000. Applicants: Milford Gen Lead, LLC, Milford Wind Corridor Phase I, LLC. Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Milford Gen Lead, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 10/15/24. Accession Number: 20241015–5551. Comment Date: 5 pm ET 11/5/24. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG25–10–000. Applicants: Illinois Winds LLC. Description: Illinois Winds LLC submits Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 10/16/24. Accession Number: 20241016–5111. Comment Date: 5 pm ET 11/6/24. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER10–1123–012; ER10–1119–010. Applicants: Central Illinois Public Service Company, Union Electric Company. Description: Notice of Change in Status of Union Electric et al. Filed Date: 10/11/24. Accession Number: 20241011–5221. Comment Date: 5 pm ET 11/1/24. Docket Numbers: ER10–2783–022; ER10–2960–018; ER10–2969–022; ER21–2423–010; ER21–2424–010; ER22–1662–005. Applicants: GB II New York LLC, Generation Bridge M&M Holdings, LLC, Generation Bridge Connecticut E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84567-84568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24478]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP24-508-000]


Rover Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an 
Environmental Assessment for the Rover-Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery 
Meter Station Project

    On August 2, 2024, Rover Pipeline LLC (Rover) filed an application 
in Docket No. CP24-508-000 requesting a Certificate of Public 
Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas 
Act to construct facilities at a new interconnect on Rover's mainline 
in Hancock County, Ohio. The proposed project is known as the Rover-
Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery Meter Station Project (Project).
    On August 16, 2024, 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\ The EA will be 
issued for a 30-day comment period.
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    \1\ In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's 
regulations, the unique identification number for documents relating 
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1725459309. 40 CFR 
1501.5(c)(4) (2024).

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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--January 24, 2025
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--April 24, 2025
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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

    Rover proposes to construct and operate aboveground facilities and 
new pipeline delivery and receipt point interconnections within and 
adjacent to Rover's Mainline easement, at approximate milepost 154.54, 
in Hancock County, Ohio. The project receipt interconnection would 
receive up to 6,269 dekatherms of natural gas per day and the delivery 
interconnection and would deliver up to 7,893 dekatherms of natural gas 
per day.
    The Project would consist of the following facilities and 
activities:
     construction of one delivery meter station with one hot 
tap, one tap valve, and dual Coriolis Meter Skid;
     construction of one receipt meter station with one hot 
tap, one tap valve, dual Coriolis Meter Skid, and a gas quality/
measurement building;
     90 feet of interconnect piping;
     installation of associated appurtenant facilities; and
     construction of 0.6 mile of new permanent access road 
leading from West County Road 18 to the meter station.

Background

    On September 16, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
Rover-Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery Meter Station 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. The U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service provided comments on wetlands, wildlife, and 
endangered species. 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].
    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., 
CP24-508), 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: October 16, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-24478 Filed 10-22-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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