Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Ecoeléctrica LNG Supply Pipeline Capacity Project: EcoEléctrica, L.P., 85526-85528 [2024-25002]

Download as PDF 85526 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 208 / Monday, October 28, 2024 / Notices the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. Sharon Cooke, Associate Director, Communications Team, Office of the Executive Secretariat, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. Dated: October 22, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–24991 Filed 10–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2024–25000 Filed 10–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP24–490–000] Combined Notice of Filings lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP25–86–000. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 10.22.24 Negotiated Rates—Hartree Partners, LP R–7090–14 to be effective 11/1/2024. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5019. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/4/24. Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 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. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Oct 25, 2024 Jkt 265001 Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Ecoeléctrica LNG Supply Pipeline Capacity Project: EcoEléctrica, L.P. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental document, that will discuss the environmental impacts of the EcoEléctrica LNG Supply Pipeline Capacity Project involving adjustments to existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) sendout pressure control setpoints on EcoEléctrica, L.P. (EcoEléctrica) facilities in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. The Commission will use this environmental document in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public interest. This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies regarding the project. As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, the Commission takes into account concerns the public may have about proposals and the environmental impacts that could result from its action whenever it considers the issuance of an authorization. This gathering of public input is referred to as ‘‘scoping.’’ The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the environmental document on the important environmental issues. Additional information about the Commission’s NEPA process is described below in the NEPA Process and Environmental Document section of this notice. By this notice, the Commission requests public comments on the scope of issues to address in the environmental document. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please submit your comments so that the Commission receives them in Washington, DC on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 20, 2024. Comments may be PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 submitted in written form. Further details on how to submit comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. Your input will help the Commission staff determine what issues they need to evaluate in the environmental document. Commission staff will consider all written comments during the preparation of the environmental document. If you submitted comments on this project to the Commission before the opening of this docket on July 5, 2024, you will need to file those comments in Docket No. CP24–490–000 to ensure they are considered as part of this proceeding. This notice is being sent to the Commission’s current environmental mailing list for this project. State and local government representatives should notify their constituents of this proposed project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. Public Participation There are three methods you can use to submit your comments to the Commission. Please carefully follow these instructions so that your comments are properly recorded. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has staff available to assist you at (866) 208–3676 or FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature, which is located on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to FERC Online. Using eComment is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You can file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature, which is also located on the Commission’s website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to FERC Online. 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; a comment on a particular project is considered a ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the Commission. Be sure to reference the project docket number (CP24–490–000) on your letter. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 208 / Monday, October 28, 2024 / Notices Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Additionally, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription which makes it easy to stay informed of all issuances and submittals regarding the dockets/projects to which you subscribe. These instant email notifications are the fastest way to receive notification and provide a link to the document files which can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings. 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. Summary of the Proposed Project EcoEléctrica proposes to increase the existing LNG Supply Pipeline sendout capacity between the LNG terminal in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico and the off-site truck loading facility (TLF) from 250 gallons per minute (gpm) to 500 gpm. EcoEléctrica states the project would satisfy the increasing demand for LNG from the TLF and its downstream users. The requested capacity increase would not require construction and would only require LNG sendout pressure control setpoint adjustments at the inlet of the LNG Supply Pipeline. The general location of the project facilities is shown in appendix 1.1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 NEPA Process and the Environmental Document Any environmental document issued by the Commission will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the 1 The appendices referenced in this notice will not appear in the Federal Register. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail and are available at www.ferc.gov using the link called ‘‘eLibrary’’. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY (202) 502–8659. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Oct 25, 2024 Jkt 265001 proposed project under the relevant general resource areas: • environmental justice; and • reliability and safety. Commission staff will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Your comments will help Commission staff identify and focus on the issues that might have an effect on the human environment and potentially eliminate others from further study and discussion in the environmental document. Following this scoping period, Commission staff will determine whether to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EA or the EIS will present Commission staff’s independent analysis of the issues. If Commission staff prepares an EA, a Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment will be issued. The EA may be issued for an allotted public comment period. The Commission would consider timely comments on the EA before making its decision regarding the proposed project. If Commission staff prepares an EIS, a Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS/ Notice of Schedule will be issued, which will open up an additional comment period. Staff will then 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 EA or draft and final EIS will be available in electronic format in the public record through eLibrary 2 and the Commission’s natural gas environmental documents web page (https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/ natural-gas/environment/ environmental-documents). If eSubscribed, you will receive instant email notification when the environmental document is issued. With this notice, the Commission is asking agencies with jurisdiction by law and/or special expertise with respect to the environmental issues of this project to formally cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document.3 Agencies that would like to request cooperating agency status should follow the instructions for filing comments 2 For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. 3 The Council on Environmental Quality regulations addressing cooperating agency responsibilities are at Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1501.8. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 85527 provided under the Public Participation section of this notice. Environmental Mailing List The environmental mailing list includes: federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American Tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. This list also includes all affected landowners (as defined in the Commission’s regulations) who own homes within certain distances of aboveground facilities, and anyone who submits comments on the project and includes a mailing address with their comments. Commission staff will update the environmental mailing list as the analysis proceeds to ensure that Commission notices related to this environmental review are sent to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. If you need to make changes to your name/address, or if you would like to remove your name from the mailing list, please complete one of the following steps: (1) Send an email to GasProjectAddressChange@ferc.gov stating your request. You must include the docket number CP24–490–000 in your request. If you are requesting a change to your address, please be sure to include your name and the correct address. If you are requesting to delete your address from the mailing list, please include your name and address as it appeared on this notice. This email address is unable to accept comments. OR (2) Return the attached ‘‘Mailing List Update Form’’ (appendix 2). Additional Information Additional information about the project is 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. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and enter the docket number 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. Public sessions or site visits will be posted on the Commission’s calendar E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1 85528 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 208 / Monday, October 28, 2024 / Notices located at https://www.ferc.gov/newsevents/events along with other related information. Dated: October 22, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–25002 Filed 10–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC24–107–000. Applicants: Split Rail Solar Energy LLC, Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri. Description: Supplement to July 30, 2024, Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Split Rail Solar Energy LLC, et al. Filed Date: 10/21/24. Accession Number: 20241021–5133. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/31/24. Docket Numbers: EC25–9–000. Applicants: Green Country Energy, LLC, Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Green Country Energy, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 10/15/24. Accession Number: 20241015–5554. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/16/24. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG25–18–000. Applicants: OneLNG Power, LLC. Description: OneLNG Power, LLC submits Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5099. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER16–2449–004; ER21–628–004. Applicants: Harry Allen Solar Energy LLC, Boulder Solar II, LLC. Description: Supplement to 10/31/ 2023 Notice of Change in Status of Boulder Solar II, LLC et al. Filed Date: 10/18/24. Accession Number: 20241018–5224. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/8/24. Docket Numbers: ER21–136–005. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Oct 25, 2024 Jkt 265001 Applicants: Flat Ridge 3 Wind Energy, LLC. Description: Supplement to 10/31/ 2023 Notice of Change in Status of Flat Ridge 3 Wind Energy, LLC. Filed Date: 10/18/24. Accession Number: 20241018–5226. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/8/24. Docket Numbers: ER21–2460–008. Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Third Informational Report Addressing NYISO Efforts to Improve Ability of Aggregations to Provide Ancillary Services in compliance with the Commission’s 04/ 20/2023 Order. Filed Date: 10/21/24. Accession Number: 20241021–5207. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–2563–001. Applicants: Sheetz Energy Inc. Description: Tariff Amendment: Sheetz MBRA Tariff to be effective 10/ 22/2024. Filed Date: 10/21/24. Accession Number: 20241021–5182. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–172–000. Applicants: SunZia Transmission, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Service Agreement No. 4—LGIA with SunZia Wind North and CAISO to be effective 12/31/9998. Filed Date: 10/21/24. Accession Number: 20241021–5169. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–173–000. Applicants: SunZia Transmission, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2nd Amended & Restated TSA with SunZia Wind (SA No. 1) to be effective 12/31/ 9998. Filed Date: 10/21/24. Accession Number: 20241021–5171. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–174–000. Applicants: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. Withdrawal Agreement to be effective 12/21/2024. Filed Date: 10/21/24. Accession Number: 20241021–5187. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–175–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Notice of Cancellation of ICSA Service Agreement No. 5365; AB2–160 to be effective 12/21/2024. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5013. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–176–000. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 1166R44 Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority NITSA and NOA to be effective 10/1/2024. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5014. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–177–000. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to Add a Compensation Mechanism for System Support Resources to be effective 12/31/9998. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5017. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–178–000. Applicants: WSPP Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: List of Members Update 2024 to be effective 10/21/2024. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5021. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–179–000. Applicants: AEP Texas Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: AEPTX-Wichita Solar I Generation Interconnection Agreement to be effective 10/2/2024. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5030. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–180–000. Applicants: AEP Texas Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: AEPTX-Flying Kite Solar Generation Interconnection Agreement to be effective 10/2/2024. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5039. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. Docket Numbers: ER25–181–000. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 1637R4 Kansas Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. NITSA and NOA to be effective 10/1/2024. Filed Date: 10/22/24. Accession Number: 20241022–5073. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/24. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 208 (Monday, October 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP24-490-000]


Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental 
Issues for the Proposed Ecoel[eacute]ctrica LNG Supply Pipeline 
Capacity Project: EcoEl[eacute]ctrica, L.P.

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
Commission) will prepare an environmental document, that will discuss 
the environmental impacts of the EcoEl[eacute]ctrica LNG Supply 
Pipeline Capacity Project involving adjustments to existing liquefied 
natural gas (LNG) sendout pressure control setpoints on 
EcoEl[eacute]ctrica, L.P. (EcoEl[eacute]ctrica) facilities in 
Pe[ntilde]uelas, Puerto Rico. The Commission will use this 
environmental document in its decision-making process to determine 
whether the project is in the public interest.
    This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the 
Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested 
agencies regarding the project. As part of the National Environmental 
Policy Act (NEPA) review process, the Commission takes into account 
concerns the public may have about proposals and the environmental 
impacts that could result from its action whenever it considers the 
issuance of an authorization. This gathering of public input is 
referred to as ``scoping.'' The main goal of the scoping process is to 
focus the analysis in the environmental document on the important 
environmental issues. Additional information about the Commission's 
NEPA process is described below in the NEPA Process and Environmental 
Document section of this notice.
    By this notice, the Commission requests public comments on the 
scope of issues to address in the environmental document. To ensure 
that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please submit your 
comments so that the Commission receives them in Washington, DC on or 
before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 20, 2024. Comments may be 
submitted in written form. Further details on how to submit comments 
are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice.
    Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, 
reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental 
impacts. Your input will help the Commission staff determine what 
issues they need to evaluate in the environmental document. Commission 
staff will consider all written comments during the preparation of the 
environmental document.
    If you submitted comments on this project to the Commission before 
the opening of this docket on July 5, 2024, you will need to file those 
comments in Docket No. CP24-490-000 to ensure they are considered as 
part of this proceeding.
    This notice is being sent to the Commission's current environmental 
mailing list for this project. State and local government 
representatives should notify their constituents of this proposed 
project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern.

Public Participation

    There are three methods you can use to submit your comments to the 
Commission. Please carefully follow these instructions so that your 
comments are properly recorded. The Commission encourages electronic 
filing of comments and has staff available to assist you at (866) 208-
3676 or [email protected].
    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment 
feature, which is located on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) 
under the link to FERC Online. Using eComment is an easy method for 
submitting brief, text-only comments on a project;
    (2) You can file your comments electronically by using the eFiling 
feature, which is also located on the Commission's website 
(www.ferc.gov) under the link to FERC Online. 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; a comment on a particular project is considered 
a ``Comment on a Filing''; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to 
the Commission. Be sure to reference the project docket number (CP24-
490-000) on your letter. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service 
must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary,

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, 
Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be 
addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Additionally, the Commission offers a free service called 
eSubscription which makes it easy to stay informed of all issuances and 
submittals regarding the dockets/projects to which you subscribe. These 
instant email notifications are the fastest way to receive notification 
and provide a link to the document files which can reduce the amount of 
time you spend researching proceedings. 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].

Summary of the Proposed Project

    EcoEl[eacute]ctrica proposes to increase the existing LNG Supply 
Pipeline sendout capacity between the LNG terminal in Pe[ntilde]uelas, 
Puerto Rico and the off-site truck loading facility (TLF) from 250 
gallons per minute (gpm) to 500 gpm. EcoEl[eacute]ctrica states the 
project would satisfy the increasing demand for LNG from the TLF and 
its downstream users. The requested capacity increase would not require 
construction and would only require LNG sendout pressure control 
setpoint adjustments at the inlet of the LNG Supply Pipeline.
    The general location of the project facilities is shown in appendix 
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    \1\ The appendices referenced in this notice will not appear in 
the Federal Register. Copies of the appendices were sent to all 
those receiving this notice in the mail and are available at 
www.ferc.gov using the link called ``eLibrary''. For instructions on 
connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. For 
assistance, contact FERC at [email protected] or call toll 
free, (886) 208-3676 or TTY (202) 502-8659.
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NEPA Process and the Environmental Document

    Any environmental document issued by the Commission will discuss 
impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation 
of the proposed project under the relevant general resource areas:
     environmental justice; and
     reliability and safety.
    Commission staff will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the 
proposed project or portions of the project and make recommendations on 
how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Your 
comments will help Commission staff identify and focus on the issues 
that might have an effect on the human environment and potentially 
eliminate others from further study and discussion in the environmental 
document.
    Following this scoping period, Commission staff will determine 
whether to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental 
Impact Statement (EIS). The EA or the EIS will present Commission 
staff's independent analysis of the issues. If Commission staff 
prepares an EA, a Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an 
Environmental Assessment will be issued. The EA may be issued for an 
allotted public comment period. The Commission would consider timely 
comments on the EA before making its decision regarding the proposed 
project. If Commission staff prepares an EIS, a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an EIS/Notice of Schedule will be issued, which will open up an 
additional comment period. Staff will then 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 EA 
or draft and final EIS will be available in electronic format in the 
public record through eLibrary \2\ and the Commission's natural gas 
environmental documents web page (https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/natural-gas/environment/environmental-documents). If eSubscribed, you 
will receive instant email notification when the environmental document 
is issued.
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    \2\ For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the 
last page of this notice.
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    With this notice, the Commission is asking agencies with 
jurisdiction by law and/or special expertise with respect to the 
environmental issues of this project to formally cooperate in the 
preparation of the environmental document.\3\ Agencies that would like 
to request cooperating agency status should follow the instructions for 
filing comments provided under the Public Participation section of this 
notice.
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    \3\ The Council on Environmental Quality regulations addressing 
cooperating agency responsibilities are at Title 40, Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 1501.8.
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Environmental Mailing List

    The environmental mailing list includes: federal, state, and local 
government representatives and agencies; elected officials; 
environmental and public interest groups; Native American Tribes; other 
interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. This list also 
includes all affected landowners (as defined in the Commission's 
regulations) who own homes within certain distances of aboveground 
facilities, and anyone who submits comments on the project and includes 
a mailing address with their comments. Commission staff will update the 
environmental mailing list as the analysis proceeds to ensure that 
Commission notices related to this environmental review are sent to all 
individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/
or potentially affected by the proposed project.
    If you need to make changes to your name/address, or if you would 
like to remove your name from the mailing list, please complete one of 
the following steps:
    (1) Send an email to [email protected] stating your 
request. You must include the docket number CP24-490-000 in your 
request. If you are requesting a change to your address, please be sure 
to include your name and the correct address. If you are requesting to 
delete your address from the mailing list, please include your name and 
address as it appeared on this notice. This email address is unable to 
accept comments.

OR

    (2) Return the attached ``Mailing List Update Form'' (appendix 2).

Additional Information

    Additional information about the project is 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. Click on the 
eLibrary link, click on ``General Search'' and enter the docket number 
in the ``Docket Number'' field. Be sure you have selected an 
appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online 
Support at [email protected] 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.
    Public sessions or site visits will be posted on the Commission's 
calendar

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located at https://www.ferc.gov/news-events/events along with other 
related information.

    Dated: October 22, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-25002 Filed 10-25-24; 8:45 am]
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