[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 71 (Thursday, April 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22445-22446]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07808]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-57-000]


Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Grand Chenier 
Compressor Station Abandonment Project

    On February 10, 2023, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas 
Eastern) filed an application in Docket No. CP23-57-000 requesting an 
Authorization pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to 
abandon certain natural gas facilities. The proposed project is known 
as the Grand Chenier Compressor Station Abandonment Project (Project) 
and would authorize Texas Eastern to abandon its existing Grand Chenier 
Compressor Station. In 2019, the Commission issued orders approving 
abandonment of certain segments of Texas Eastern's Cameron System under 
Docket Nos. CP18-485-000, CP18-486-000, and CP18-505-000. According to 
Texas Eastern, the abandonment of these Cameron System segments removed 
the need for the Grand Chenier Compressor Station.
    On February 17, 2023, 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--August 8, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--November 6, 2023
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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

    Texas Eastern proposes to abandon its existing 27,500 horsepower 
Grand Chenier Compressor Station in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Texas 
Eastern would disconnect and remove aboveground structures and 
associated appurtenances along with all piping and other buried 
structures to a depth of two feet below grade. Texas Eastern's Line 41 
and associated mainline valve would remain in-service.

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Background

    On March 10, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Grand 
Chenier Compressor Station Abandonment Project (Notice of Scoping). The 
Notice of Scoping was sent to affected landowners (as defined by the 
Commission's regulations); 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 to 
date has received comments from RESTORE, and the Environmental 
Protection Agency. The primary issues raised by the commenters are 
post-construction use of the site. 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 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'' (i.e., CP23-57), 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: April 7, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-07808 Filed 4-12-23; 8:45 am]
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