82 FR 9998 - ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Wisconsin South Expansion Project
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 26 (February 9, 2017)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 26 (February 9, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-02653 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 26 (Thursday, February 9, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 9998-9999] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-02653] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP17-9-000] ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Wisconsin South Expansion Project On November 3, 2016, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR), filed an application in Docket No. CP17-9-000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) and 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to modify five existing facilities on ANR's Pipeline System. The proposed project is known as the Wisconsin South Expansion Project (Project), and consists of modifying and abandoning facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin to enable ANR to expand delivery by 230,950 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) into the Northern Illinois and Wisconsin market areas. On November 16, 2016, 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: April 27, 2017 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline: July 26, 2017 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 add an additional capacity of 230,950 Dth/d on ANR's system and consist of the modification of the following facilities: Install one new 6,130-horsepower (HP) Solar Centaur 50 compressor unit at the existing Sandwich Compressor Station in Kendall County, Illinois; increase capacity of the existing Hampshire Meter Station in Kane County, Illinois from the current 304,475 Dth/d to approximately 507,458 Dth/d; replace the existing 0.54-mile-long Line 332 Lateral located in Kane County, Illinois; increase capacity of the existing Tiffany East Meter Station in Rock County, Wisconsin from the current 119,760 Dth/d to approximately 240,535 Dth/d; and re-stage an existing Saturn 10 turbine compressor unit at the Kewaskum Compressor Station in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Background On November 29, 2016, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Wisconsin South 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 three comments from citizens supporting the Project. We also received comments from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, indicating that they do not object to the Project. Finally, we received a comment letter from the U.S. [[Page 9999]] Fish and Wildlife Service stating that the EA should fully disclose the impacts on federally listed species, migratory birds, and wildlife habitat. 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., CP17-9-000), 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 2, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017-02653 Filed 2-8-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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(vii) Sensitivity of Technology with a lock on before launch day or of Application for the Project. Among
Contained in the Defense Article or night capability. The G model has an other things, that notice alerted agencies
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: imaging infrared (IIR) guidance system. issuing federal authorizations of the
See Annex attached. The infrared Maverick G can track heat requirement to complete all necessary
(viii) Date Report Delivered to generated by a target and provides the reviews and to reach a final decision on
Congress: January 31, 2017 pilot a pictorial display of the target a request for a federal authorization
*as defined in Section 47(6) of the during darkness and hazy or inclement within 90 days of the date of issuance
Arms Export Control Act. weather. The warhead on the Maverick of the Commission staff’s Environmental
POLICY JUSTIFICATION G is a heavyweight penetrator warhead. Assessment (EA) for the Project. This
Maverick hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. instant notice identifies the FERC staff’s
Republic of Korea—AGM–65G–2 Performance and operating logic of the planned schedule for the completion of
Maverick Missiles countermeasures circuits are SECRET. the EA for the Project.
The Government of the Republic of Overall system classification is SECRET. Schedule for Environmental Review
Korea (ROK) has requested the potential 2. If a technologically advanced
sale of eighty-nine (89) AGM–65G–2 adversary were to obtain knowledge of Issuance of EA: April 27, 2017
Maverick missiles, missile containers the specific hardware and software 90-day Federal Authorization Decision
and other related elements of support. elements, the information could be used Deadline: July 26, 2017
The total estimated program cost is $70 to develop countermeasures or If a schedule change becomes
million. equivalent systems which might reduce necessary, additional notice will be
This proposed sale contributes to the weapon effectiveness or be used in the provided so that the relevant agencies
foreign policy and national security of development of a system with similar or are kept informed of the Project’s
the United States. The ROK is one of the advanced capabilities. progress.
major political and economic powers in 3. This sale is necessary to further the Project Description
East Asia and the Western Pacific and U.S. foreign policy and national security
a key partner of the United States in The Project would add an additional
objectives outlined in the Policy
ensuring peace and stability in the capacity of 230,950 Dth/d on ANR’s
Justification. Moreover, the benefits
region. It is vital to U.S. national system and consist of the modification
derived from this sale, as outlined in the
interests to assist our Korean ally in of the following facilities: Install one
Policy Justification, outweigh the new 6,130-horsepower (HP) Solar
developing and maintaining a strong potential damage that could result if the
and ready self-defense capability. This Centaur 50 compressor unit at the
sensitive technology were revealed to existing Sandwich Compressor Station
sale increases the ROK’s capability to unauthorized persons.
participate in Pacific regional security in Kendall County, Illinois; increase
4. All defense articles and services capacity of the existing Hampshire
operations and improves its national listed in this transmittal have been
security posture as a key U.S. ally. Meter Station in Kane County, Illinois
authorized for release and export to the from the current 304,475 Dth/d to
The proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea.
ROK’s capability to meet current and approximately 507,458 Dth/d; replace
[FR Doc. 2017–02704 Filed 2–8–17; 8:45 am] the existing 0.54-mile-long Line 332
future threats. The ROK will use the
enhanced capability as a deterrent to BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Lateral located in Kane County, Illinois;
regional threats and to strengthen its increase capacity of the existing Tiffany
homeland defense. The ROK, which East Meter Station in Rock County,
already has AGM–65G missiles in its DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Wisconsin from the current 119,760
inventory, will have no difficulty Dth/d to approximately 240,535 Dth/d;
absorbing these additional missiles. Federal Energy Regulatory and re-stage an existing Saturn 10
The proposed sale of this equipment Commission turbine compressor unit at the
and support does not affect the basic [Docket No. CP17–9–000]
Kewaskum Compressor Station in
military balance in the region. Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
The principal contractor is Raytheon, ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Background
Tucson, AZ. At this time, there are no Schedule for Environmental Review of
known offset agreements proposed in the Wisconsin South Expansion On November 29, 2016, the
connection with this potential sale. Project Commission issued a Notice of Intent to
Implementation of this proposed sale Prepare an Environmental Assessment
will not require the assignment of any On November 3, 2016, ANR Pipeline for the Proposed Wisconsin South
additional U.S. Government or Company (ANR), filed an application in Expansion Project and Request for
contractor representatives to the Docket No. CP17–9–000 requesting a Comments on Environmental Issues
Republic of Korea. Certificate of Public Convenience and (NOI). The NOI was sent to affected
There is no adverse impact on U.S. Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) and landowners; federal, state, and local
defense readiness as a result of this 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to modify government agencies; elected officials;
proposed sale. five existing facilities on ANR’s Pipeline environmental and public interest
System. The proposed project is known groups; Native American tribes; other
Transmittal No. 16–83 as the Wisconsin South Expansion interested parties; and local libraries
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Project (Project), and consists of and newspapers. In response to the NOI,
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the modifying and abandoning facilities in the Commission received three
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Arms Export Control Act Illinois and Wisconsin to enable ANR to comments from citizens supporting the
Annex expand delivery by 230,950 dekatherms Project. We also received comments
per day (Dth/d) into the Northern from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and
Item No. vii Illinois and Wisconsin market areas. the Illinois Historic Preservation
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: On November 16, 2016, the Federal Agency, indicating that they do not
1. The AGM–65G–2 Maverick is an Energy Regulatory Commission object to the Project. Finally, we
air-to-ground close air support missile (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice received a comment letter from the U.S.
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Fish and Wildlife Service stating that proceeding. Due to a scheduling conflict Any person may, within 60 days after
the EA should fully disclose the impacts with the contracted venue in Nelson the issuance of the instant notice by the
on federally listed species, migratory County, the start time for the public Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214
birds, and wildlife habitat. comment session scheduled on of the Commission’s Procedural Rules
February 22 at Nelson County High (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene
Additional Information or notice of intervention. Any person
School has changed. This errata notice
In order to receive notification of the announces the Wednesday, February 22, filing to intervene or the Commission’s
issuance of the EA and to keep track of 2017 public comment session will begin staff may, pursuant to section 157.205 of
all formal issuances and submittals in at 6:30 p.m. The session ending time the Commission’s Regulations under the
specific dockets, the Commission offers remains 9:00 p.m. Additional court NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to
a free service called eSubscription. This reporters will be available at the Nelson the request. If no protest is filed within
can reduce the amount of time you County High School public comment the time allowed therefore, the proposed
spend researching proceedings by session to account for the reduced activity shall be deemed to be
automatically providing you with session length. authorized effective the day after the
notification of these filings, document Dated: February 2, 2017.
time allowed for protest. If a protest is
summaries, and direct links to the filed and not withdrawn within 30 days
Kimberly D. Bose,
documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/docs- after the time allowed for filing a
Secretary. protest, the instant request shall be
filing/esubscription.asp.
Additional information about the [FR Doc. 2017–02652 Filed 2–8–17; 8:45 am] treated as an application for
Project is available from the BILLING CODE 6717–01–P authorization pursuant to section 7 of
Commission’s Office of External Affairs the NGA.
at (866) 208–FERC or on the FERC Web Pursuant to section 157.9 of the
site (www.ferc.gov). Using the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Commission’s rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
‘‘eLibrary’’ link, select ‘‘General Search’’ within 90 days of this Notice the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff will either: Complete
from the eLibrary menu, enter the Commission
selected date range and ‘‘Docket its environmental assessment (EA) and
Number’’ excluding the last three digits [Docket No. CP17–39–000] place it into the Commission’s public
(i.e., CP17–9–000), and follow the record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or
instructions. For assistance with access Natural Gas Pipeline Company of issue a Notice of Schedule for
to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached America LLC; Notice of Request Under Environmental Review. If a Notice of
at (866) 208–3676, TTY (202) 502–8659, Blanket Authorization Schedule for Environmental Review is
or at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The issued, it will indicate, among other
Take notice that on January 23, 2017, milestones, the anticipated date for the
eLibrary link on the FERC Web site also Natural Gas Pipeline Company of
provides access to the texts of formal Commission staff’s issuance of the final
America LLC (Natural), located at 3250 environmental impact statement (FEIS)
documents issued by the Commission, Lacey Road, Suite 700, Downers Grove,
such as orders, notices, and rule or EA for this proposal. The filing of the
Illinois 60515, filed in Docket No. EA in the Commission’s public record
makings. CP17–39–000, a prior notice request for this proceeding or the issuance of a
Dated: February 2, 2017. pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208 Notice of Schedule for Environmental
Kimberly D. Bose, and 157.216 of the Federal Energy Review will serve to notify federal and
Secretary. Regulatory Commission’s regulations state agencies of the timing for the
[FR Doc. 2017–02653 Filed 2–8–17; 8:45 am] under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), completion of all necessary reviews, and
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
seeking authorization to abandon an the subsequent need to complete all
injection and withdrawal well, the federal authorizations within 90 days of
related pipeline lateral, and the related the date of issuance of the Commission
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY meter, tap and auxiliary facilities at staff’s FEIS or EA.
Natural’s North Lansing Storage Field Persons who wish to comment only
Federal Energy Regulatory located in Harrison County, Texas, all as on the environmental review of this
Commission more fully set forth in the application, project should submit an original and
which is on file with the Commission two copies of their comments to the
Notice of Public Comment Session and open to public inspection. The Secretary of the Commission.
Schedule Change for the Draft filing may also be viewed on the web at Environmental commenter’s will be
Environmental Impact Statement for http://www.ferc.gov using the placed on the Commission’s
the Proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket environmental mailing list, will receive
Supply Header Project, and Capacity number excluding the last three digits in copies of the environmental documents,
Lease Proposal the docket number field to access the and will be notified of meetings
document. For assistance, contact FERC associated with the Commission’s
Docket Nos. at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call environmental review process.
toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) Environmental commenter’s will not be
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, CP15–554–000,
LLC. CP15–554–001 502–8659. required to serve copies of filed
Dominion Transmission, CP15–555–000 Any questions regarding the Request documents on all other parties.
should be directed to Bruce H.
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Inc. However, the non-party commentary,
Piedmont Natural Gas CP15–556–000 Newsome, Vice President, Regulatory will not receive copies of all documents
Company, Inc. Products and Services, Natural Gas filed by other parties or issued by the
Pipeline Company of America LLC, Commission (except for the mailing of
On December 30, 2016, the 3250 Lacey Road, Suite 700, Downers environmental documents issued by the
Commission issued a Notice of Grove, Illinois 60515–7918, by Commission) and will not have the right
Availability of the draft environmental telephone at: 630–725–3070, or by email to seek court review of the
impact statement in the above-captioned at bruce_newsome@kindermorgan.com. Commission’s final order.
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