83 FR 52437 - Cheyenne Connector, LLC and Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline and Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 201 (October 17, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52437-52438]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22608]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP18-102-000 and CP18-103-000]


Cheyenne Connector, LLC and Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice 
of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline 
and Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects

    On March 5, 2018, Cheyenne Connector, LLC and Rockies Express 
Pipeline LLC (``applicants'') filed an application in Docket Nos. CP18-
102-000 and CP18-103-000 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 projects are known as the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline and 
Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects (Projects), and would include new 
natural gas pipeline, metering, and compression facilities to transport 
about 600 million cubic feet per day.
    On March 19, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Projects. 
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 December 18, 2018
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline March 18, 2019

    If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be 
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the 
Projects' progress.

Project Description

    The Projects include approximately 70 miles of 36-inch-diameter 
pipeline, three associated mainline valves, and other ancillary 
facilities; five meter and regulating stations; one new approximately 
32,100 horsepower Cheyenne Hub Booster Compressor Station; and 
enhancements to modify the existing Cheyenne Hub interconnect 
facilities in Weld County, Colorado.

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Background

    On May 3, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare 
an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Cheyenne Connector 
Pipeline and Cheyenne Hub Enhancement Projects 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: DCP Midstream, LP, 
Teamsters National Pipeline LMCP, Colorado Interstate Pipeline, L.L.C., 
Anadarko Energy Services Company, Cheyenne Connector, LLC, HLT Farms, 
LLLP, the Town of Kersey, two Native American tribes, and four 
individuals. The primary issues raised by the commentors are 
alternatives, Project construction affecting the Irons Lateral Ditch, 
cultural resources, public health and safety, land values, 
industrialization of agricultural land, and environmental justice. All 
substantive comments will be addressed in the EA.

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 Projects 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., CP18-102 or CP18-103), 
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: October 11, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-22608 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am]
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