[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 1995)] [Notices] [Page 7954] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-3317] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket Nos. CP93-258-000 et al.] Mojave Pipeline Co.; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Mojave Northward Expansion Project February 6, 1995. The staffs of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and California State Lands Commission (SLC) have prepared this draft environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) on the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Mojave Pipeline Operating Company (Mojave) in the above dockets. The draft EIR/EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. The staffs of the FERC and SLC believe, subject to public comment, that approval of the proposed project, with appropriate mitigation measures and receipt of necessary permits and approvals, has the potential to significantly impact the environment. The draft EIR/ EIS includes an evaluation of the proposal. The FERC and SLC staffs assessed the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the proposed Mojave Northward Expansion Project, which consists of between 660 and 681 miles of pipeline, depending on final project configuration, including the following facilities:A North Mainline about 290 miles long from near Bakersfield northward to Martinez. A Sacramento Mainline about 63 miles long from Ripon to southwest Sacramento. Shorter segments, which may include segments to Lindsay, Famoso, Coalinga, Kingsburg, Sanger, Livingston, Turlock, Ceres, Modesto, Tracy, Oakland, Antioch, Fremont, McFarland, Malaga, Madera, Fairmead, Ripon, Lathrop, Hunters Point, and San Francisco. A maximum of about 100 miles of pipeline loops on the existing Mojave Mainline, Mojave-Kern River East Side Lateral, and Mojave-Kern River Commonline. A total of 62,588 to 78,758 horsepower (hp) of compression at three new compressor stations in California at Amboy, Daggett, and either Famoso or Lindsay plus the addition of 24,470 hp of compression to Mojave's existing compressor station at Topock, Arizona. Either 55 or 58 new meter stations depending on the final project configuration. The draft EIR/EIS has been placed in the public files of the FERC and SLC and is available for public inspection at the following locations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Public Information, 941 North Capitol Street NE., Room 3104, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 208-1371 California State Lands Commission, 1807--13th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 322-0530. Copies have been mailed to Federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, public libraries, newspapers, and parties to this proceeding. A limited number of copies of the draft EIR/EIS are available from either of the following individuals: Mr. Michael Boyle, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Environmental Project Manager, Office of Pipeline Regulation, Room 7312, 825 North Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 208-0839 Ms. Mary Griggs, California State Lands Commission, Environmental Project Manager, 1807-13th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 322-0354. Any person wishing to comment on the draft EIR/EIS may do so. Written comments must reference Docket Nos. CP93-258-000 et al. Comments should be addressed to: Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments should be filed as soon as possible but must be received no later than March 27, 1995, to ensure consideration prior to a FERC and SLC decision on this proposal. A copy of any comments should also be sent to either Mr. Michael Boyle, FERC Environmental Project Manager, or Ms. Mary Griggs, SLC Environmental Project Manager at their respective addresses given above. Comments will be considered by the FERC and SLC but will not serve to make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the FERC's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). In addition to asking for written comments, we invite you to attend any of the public meetings that will be held at the times and locations listed below. The meetings will be designed to provide you with more detailed information and another opportunity to offer your comments on the draft EIR/EIS. Those wanting to speak at the meetings can call the FERC and SLC Environmental Project Managers to preregister their names on the speakers' list. Those people on the speakers' list prior to the date of the meeting will be allowed to speak first. Priority will be given to people representing groups. A transcript of each meeting will be made so that your comments will be accurately recorded. Additional information about this project is available from Mr. Michael Boyle, FERC Environmental Review and Compliance Branch I, Office of Pipeline Regulation, at (202) 208-0839 on from Ms. Mary Griggs, SLC, at (916) 322-0354. Lois D. Cashell, Secretary. Schedule for Draft EIR/EIS Public Meetings San Francisco, California, February 27, 1995; 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Earl P. Mills Community Center, 100 Whitney Young Circle, San Francisco, California Livermore, California, February 28, 1995; 7:00 pm Junction Middle School, 298 Junction Avenue, Livermore, California Fresno, California, March 1, 1995; 7:00 pm Holiday Inn--Fresno Airport, 5090 E. Clinton Way @ Gateway, Fresno, California Barstow, California, March 2, 1995; 7:00 pm Holiday Inn--Barstow, 1511 East Main Street, Barstow, California. [FR Doc. 95-3317 Filed 2-9-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M