Notice2023-03106
Wyoming Interstate Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Diamond Mountain Abandonment Project
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Published
February 14, 2023
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9513-9514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03106]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-14-000]
Wyoming Interstate Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Diamond Mountain
Abandonment Project
On November 10, 2022, Wyoming Interstate Company LLC. (WIC) filed
an application in Docket No. CP23-14-000 requesting authorization
pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain
natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the
Diamond Mountain Abandonment Project (Project) and consists of WIC's
proposal to abandon in-place a compressor station and associated
equipment and facilities in Uintah County, Utah. According to WIC, the
proposed abandonment is due to the decline of natural gas production in
the Uintah basin, and the absence of bids submitted during open season.
WIC would continue to operate the existing mainline block valve at the
compressor station site after the abandonment.
On November 24, 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--May 19, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--August 17, 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
The Project is located in Uintah County, Utah. Proposed work
includes disconnecting piping from compressor units, draining oil and
coolant from the turbines, draining water from the domestic and heating
systems, disconnecting power, removing applicable station valves and
the turbine surge valve. WIC would complete all work within the
existing gravel station yard and would access the station from the
existing facility access roads. No ground disturbing activities are
proposed. WIC would remove and repurpose components of the abandoned
facility for use at other Kinder Morgan affiliate pipelines.
Background
On January 27, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Diamond Mountain Abandonment Project and Notice of Public Scoping
Session (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.
To date, the Commission has not received comments in response to the
Notice of Scoping.
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Any substantive comments received will be addressed in the EA.
To date, there are no 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.,
CP23-14), 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#f7b1b2a5b4b8999b9e9992a4828787988583b791928594d9909881"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="feb8bbacbdb1909297909bad8b8e8e918c8abe989b8c9dd0999188">[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: February 8, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-03106 Filed 2-13-23; 8:45 am]
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