[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20806-20807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09718]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket Nos. CP18-37-000 and CP18-38-000]
Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental
Review of the Sierrita Compressor Expansion Project
On December 21, 2017, Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC (Sierrita) filed an
application in Docket No. CP18-37-000 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. Additionally, in Docket No. CP18-38-000, Sierrita is
requesting an amendment to its Section 3 authorization and its
Presidential Permit. The proposed project is known as the Sierrita
Compressor Expansion Project (Project), in which Sierrita would
increase the design capacity of existing Line No. 2177 to 627,000,000
cubic feet per day at its border crossing into Mexico in Pima County,
Arizona.
On January 5, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Applications 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--June 13, 2018
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--September 11, 2018
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
Sierrita proposes to construct in Pima County, Arizona one 15,900
horsepower compressor station, suction and discharge piping, and
ancillary facilities on its existing Line No. 2177; one 10-
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inch meter at its existing San Joaquin Meter Station; as well as
relocate an existing mainline valve and pipeline inspection tool.
Background
On February 2, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Sierrita
Compressor Expansion Project 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 comments from Pima County (Office of
Sustainability & Conservation, the Regional Flood Control District, the
Development Services Department, and the Regional Wastewater
Reclamation Department); the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance; and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The primary issues raised by
the commentors regarded purpose and need, alternatives, pipeline
safety, water resources, air quality, biological resources and invasive
species, hazardous materials, cultural resources, cumulative impacts,
restoration and post-construction monitoring, outdoor lighting, and
impacts on existing utility lines.
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 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., CP18-37), 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: May 1, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-09718 Filed 5-7-18; 8:45 am]
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