[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 53468]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23113]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP18-508-000]
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review of the Line Ka1 North Launcher/Receiver Project
On June 20, 2018, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed
an application in Docket No. CP18-508-000 requesting a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline
facilities. The proposed project is known as the Line KA1 North
Launcher/Receiver Project (Project), and would modify seven discrete
points and install two bi-directional launcher/receivers on Columbia's
existing Line KA1 North pipeline.
On July 5, 2018, 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 Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant notice
identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for the completion of the
EA for the Project.
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA December 5, 2018
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline March 5, 2019
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
In order to enable the use of internal inspection tools along the
KA1 North pipeline for integrity assessment purposes, Columbia would
install one 16-inch by 12-inch launcher/receiver at each end of the
pipeline; and remove, replace, and install various stopples, elbows,
valves, pipe segments, and other components at a total of seven
discrete points along the pipeline in Fayette and Madison Counties,
Kentucky.
Background
On August 3, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Line KA1 North
Launcher/Receiver Project and Request for Comments on Environmental
Issues (NOI). The NOI 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. In response to the NOI,
the Commission received comments from two Native American tribes. The
primary issues raised by the commentors pertain to cultural resources.
All substantive comments will be addressed in the EA.
Additional Information
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to
keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets,
the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. 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. Go to
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.
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.,
CP18-508), 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, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-23113 Filed 10-22-18; 8:45 am]
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