[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 116 (Friday, June 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 39422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12945]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-194-000]


Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule 
for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Alabama 
Georgia Connector Project

    On April 19, 2023, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC 
(Transco) filed an application in Docket No. CP23-194-000 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 Alabama 
Georgia Connector Project (Project), and would provide Transco's 
Project Customers with firm access to 63,800 dekatherms per day of 
incremental natural gas supply, increase overall system reliability, 
and add natural gas infrastructure to meet growing demand in Georgia.
    On May 3, 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--November 27, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--February 25, 2024
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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

    Transco proposes to construct and operate various modifications at 
five existing compressor stations in Marengo and Randolph Counties, 
Alabama, and Coweta, Henry, and Walton Counties, Georgia. These 
modifications include re-wheeling two existing compressors at 
Compressor Station 90 in Marengo County; increasing horsepower (hp) of 
two natural gas-fired compressor units from 35,500 hp to 39,365 hp at 
Compressor Station 110 in Randolph County; re-wheeling three compressor 
units at Compressor Station 115 in Coweta County; replacing a 12,000 hp 
compressor unit with a 22,500 hp unit at Compressor Station 120 in 
Henry County; and increasing the hp of Compressor Station 125 in Walton 
County from 49,800 hp to 55,800 hp.

Background

    On June 2, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Alabama 
Georgia Connector 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. All substantive comments received in response to the 
Notice of Scoping 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.
    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 the 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].
    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., CP23-194), 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: June 12, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-12945 Filed 6-15-23; 8:45 am]
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