Notice2022-15055
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Coco B Wells Replacement Project
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July 14, 2022
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 134 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 42176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-15055]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP22-227-000]
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Coco B Wells
Replacement Project
On April 26, 2022, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed
an application in Docket No. CP22-227-000 requesting a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(b) and 7(c) of
the Natural Gas Act to abandon, construct, and operate certain natural
gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Coco B
Wells Replacement Project (Project) which Columbia states would
maintain the integrity of the Coco B storage field in West Virginia, as
well as Columbia's certificated facilities and services.
On May 10, 2022, 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 October 20, 2022.
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ January 18,
2023.
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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.
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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
Columbia proposes to construct and operate two new Injection and
Withdrawal Wells and related pipeline and appurtenances in a new well
pad, and proposes to plug and abandon four existing Injection and
Withdrawal wells and related pipeline and appurtenances within the Coco
B Storage Field in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Background
On June 14, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Coco B
Wells Replacement 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. All substantive comments received in response to the
Notice of Scoping 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 <a href="https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview">https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview</a> to register for eSubscription.
Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs at (866) 208-FERC or on the
FERC website (<a href="http://www.ferc.gov">www.ferc.gov</a>). 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.,
CP22-227), 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#99dfdccbdad6f7f5f0f7fccaece9e9f6ebedd9fffcebfab7fef6ef"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="32747760717d5c5e5b5c57614742425d404672545740511c555d44">[email protected]</span></a>. 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: July 8, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-15055 Filed 7-13-22; 8:45 am]
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