[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 241 (Tuesday, December 15, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 81193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-27531]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP21-6-000]


Spire Storage West, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation 
of an Environmental Assessment for the Clear Creek Expansion Project

    On October 9, 2020, Spire Storage West, LLC (Spire Storage) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP21-6-000 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 Clear Creek Expansion 
Project (Project), and would expand Spire Storage's natural gas storage 
facilities in Uinta County, Wyoming in order to increase the 
certificated gas capacities from 4.0 billion cubic feet (Bcf) to 20 
Bcf, and increase the maximum daily injection and withdrawal capacities 
from 35 million cubic feet (MMcf) and 50 MMcf per day, to 350 MMcf and 
500 MMcf per day, respectively.
    On October 22, 2020, 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\
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    \1\ 40 CFR 1501.10 (2020).
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA May 13, 2021
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline August 11, 2021

    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

    The Clear Creek Expansion Project would consist of the following 
facilities in Uinta County, Wyoming:
     Four compressor units at the Clear Creek Plant;
     a tank storage and natural gas liquids fueling equipment 
facility on an existing pad;
     11 new injection/withdrawal wells, one new water disposal 
well, and associated lines;
     approximately 10.6 miles of 20-inch-diameter pipeline;
     approximately 3.5 miles of 4,160-volt powerline; and
     other related appurtenances.

Background

    On November 9, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
Clear Creek Expansion 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. In response to the Notice of Scoping, 
the Commission received comments from the Wyoming Department of 
Environmental Quality. The primary issues raised by the commenter are 
permitting, stream crossings, wetland impacts, and spill reporting. All 
substantive comments will be addressed in the EA.
    The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is a cooperating agency in the 
preparation of 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.
    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., 
CP21-6), 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: December 9, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-27531 Filed 12-14-20; 8:45 am]
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