[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 9842]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04146]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP15-552-000]
Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review of the Gaines County Crossover Compressor Station
Project
On September 9, 2015, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) filed
an application in Docket No. CP15-552-000 requesting a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act to construct and operate a new compressor station in
Gaines County, Texas. The proposed project is known as the Gaines
County Crossover Compressor Station Project (Project), and would
deliver an additional 210 million standard cubic feet of natural gas
per day to supply natural gas for electrical power plants.
On September 22, 2015, 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--May 9, 2016
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--August 7, 2016
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 Project would include installation of two compressor units with
a combined horsepower of 18,089. The suction side of the compressor
station would be connected to Northern's existing 30-inch-diameter
Spraberry to Plains Pipeline. The station would discharge to Northern's
existing 30-inch-diameter Kermit to Beaver Pipeline. The proposed
Project would also include the installation of two compressor
buildings, a control building, an auxiliary building, associated above-
grade and below-grade piping, and valves and instrumentation.
Background
On October 22, 2015, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Gaines County
Crossover Compressor Station 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 one comment from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
recommending consultation with four different tribes with historic
traditions in the area. No issues of environmental concern were raised
by the commentor.
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 Web site (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.,
CP15-552), 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
Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued
by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.
Dated: February 19, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-04146 Filed 2-25-16; 8:45 am]
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