Notice2023-02300
ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Wisconsin Reliability Project
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February 3, 2023
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 23 (Friday, February 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7435-7436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02300]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-15-000]
ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of
an Environmental Assessment for the Wisconsin Reliability Project
On November 14, 2022, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) filed an
application in Docket No. CP23-15-000 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 project is known as the Wisconsin Reliability
Project (Project), and would provide about 150,000 dekatherms of
natural gas per day to the state of Wisconsin.
On November 28, 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
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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 July 21, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ October 19, 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.
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 Wisconsin Reliability Project would consist of the following
facilities:
<bullet> installation of two new 3,750 horsepower (hp) Dual Drive
Technologies, Ltd.<SUP>TM</SUP> (dual-drive) \3\ compressor units,
removal of five existing compressor units, and uprate of one existing
unit at the existing Kewaskum Compressor Station in Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin;
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\3\ Dual Drive Technologies, Ltd.\TM\ units are redundant prime
mover systems comprised of a combination electric motor connected to
an engine for powering a gas compressor. These units can switch
between electricity and natural gas in the event of an abnormal
operating event (e.g., power outage) to provide enhanced system
reliability and maintain customer commitments.
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<bullet> installation of two new 3,750 hp dual-drive compressor
units, removal of one existing compressor unit, installation of an
electric substation, and upsizing of station inlet and discharge piping
at the existing Weyauwega Compressor Station in Waupaca County,
Wisconsin;
<bullet> replacement of approximately 48 miles of existing, 14-
inch-diameter and 22-inch-diameter Line 301 with 30-inch-diameter and
36-inch-diameter pipeline, and existing 24-inch-diameter Line 226 with
30-inch-diameter pipeline in the counties of Washington, Waukesha,
Waupaca, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties Wisconsin, as well as Mc
Henry County, Illinois;
<bullet> expansion of the existing Lena, Merrill, Oshkosh, South
Wausau, Stevens Point, and Two Rivers meter stations to accommodate
deliveries of incremental capacity in the counties of Oconto, Lincoln,
Winnebago, Marathon, Portage, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin; and
<bullet> other minor appurtenant facilities.
The general location of the Project facilities is shown in appendix
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\4\ The appendices referenced in this notice will not appear in
the Federal Register. Copies of the appendices were sent to all
those receiving this notice in the mail and are available at
<a href="http://www.ferc.gov">www.ferc.gov</a> using the link called ``eLibrary.'' For instructions on
connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. At
this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's
Public Reference Room due to the proclamation declaring a National
Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19),
issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact
FERC at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#74323126373b1a181d1a11270104041b060034121106175a131b02"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f393a2d3c30111316111a2c0a0f0f100d0b3f191a0d1c51181009">[email protected]</span></a> or call toll free, (886) 208-3676
or TTY (202) 502-8659.
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Construction of the proposed facilities would disturb about 1,044.3
acres of land for the aboveground facilities upgrades and pipeline
modifications. Following construction, ANR would maintain about 466.7
acres for permanent operation of the Project's pipeline facilities and
36.4 acres for operation of the aboveground facilities; the remaining
acreage would be restored and revert to former uses. A majority of the
proposed pipeline route parallels existing pipeline, utility, or road
rights-of-way, or would be installed within the same footprint of the
existing pipe segment to replaced.
Background
On July 8, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Planned Wisconsin
Reliability Project and Notice of Public Scoping Session (Notice of
Scoping). The Notice of Scoping was issued during the pre-filing review
of the Project in Docket No. PF22-5-000 and 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 Notice of Scoping, the Commission received comments
from Washington County, National Park Service, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, and several landowners. The primary issues raised by
the commenters were concerns with construction impacts, wetland and
wildlife, air quality, and land use. All substantive comments will be
addressed in the EA.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers are cooperating agencies in the preparation of 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.,
CP23-15), 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#084e4d5a4b47666461666d5b7d7878677a7c486e6d7a6b266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="adebe8ffeee2c3c1c4c3c8fed8ddddc2dfd9edcbc8dfce83cac2db">[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: January 30, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-02300 Filed 2-2-23; 8:45 am]
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