[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13401]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP24-124-000]


Colorado Interstate Gas Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Totem Enhanced 
Deliverability Project

    On April 8, 2024, Colorado Interstate Gas Company, LLC (CIG) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP24-124-000 requesting a (Certificate of 
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) and 
Authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to modify 
and enhance the existing Totem natural gas storage field in Adams 
County, Colorado. The proposed project is known as the Totem Enhanced 
Deliverability Project (Project).
    On April 22, 2024, 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 8, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ February 6, 2025
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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

    CIG proposes to modify and enhance the existing Totem natural gas 
storage field to increase the maximum withdrawal rate by about 50 
million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day and increase both 
the maximum total inventory and base gas capacity of the field by one 
billion cubic feet.
    The Project would consist of the following facilities and 
activities:

 Installation of six new injection/withdrawal (I/W) wells, each 
with a wellhead and meter yard and 0.42 mile of 6-inch-diameter lateral 
pipeline to connect the new wells to gathering lines;
 Conversion of one existing I/W well to an observation well;
 Along Line 254F-1:
    [cir] Replacement of 0.62 mile of 8-inch-diameter gathering 
pipeline with approximately 0.72 miles of 12-inch-diameter gathering 
pipeline to connect the Totem Compressor Station to existing and new I/
W wells;
    [cir] Replacement of approximately 0.12 mile of existing 6-inch-
diameter pipeline with approximately 0.08 mile of new 4-inch and 6-
inch-diameter pipeline to interconnect with the new segment;
    [cir] Installation of 7 new tap valves/lateral tie-ins;
    [cir] Replacement of the launcher/receiver facilities;
 Along Line 254-2:
    [cir] Replacement of approximately 0.28 mile of existing 6-inch and 
10- inch-diameter pipeline with approximately 0.26 mile of new 3-inch, 
4-inch and 6-inch-diameter pipeline to interconnect;
    [cir] Installation of 7 new tap valves/lateral tie-ins;
 Abandonment in place of approximately 0.4 mile of 3-inch 
diameter on Line 254F-7;
 Installation of approximately 0.68 miles of new permanent 
access road that will encircle each of the new I/W wells;
 Piping modifications at the existing Totem Compressor Station; 
and
 Injection of approximately 1 billion cubic feet of additional 
base gas.

Background

    On May 22, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Totem 
Enhanced Deliverability 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. Although there have not been any issues 
raised for the Project as of the issuance of this notice, all 
substantive comments received 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 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'' excluding the last three digits (i.e., 
CP24-124), 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, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-13401 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
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