Notice2023-07808
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Grand Chenier Compressor Station Abandonment Project
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Published
April 13, 2023
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 71 (Thursday, April 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22445-22446]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07808]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-57-000]
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Grand Chenier
Compressor Station Abandonment Project
On February 10, 2023, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas
Eastern) filed an application in Docket No. CP23-57-000 requesting an
Authorization pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to
abandon certain natural gas facilities. The proposed project is known
as the Grand Chenier Compressor Station Abandonment Project (Project)
and would authorize Texas Eastern to abandon its existing Grand Chenier
Compressor Station. In 2019, the Commission issued orders approving
abandonment of certain segments of Texas Eastern's Cameron System under
Docket Nos. CP18-485-000, CP18-486-000, and CP18-505-000. According to
Texas Eastern, the abandonment of these Cameron System segments removed
the need for the Grand Chenier Compressor Station.
On February 17, 2023, 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--August 8, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--November 6, 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
Texas Eastern proposes to abandon its existing 27,500 horsepower
Grand Chenier Compressor Station in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Texas
Eastern would disconnect and remove aboveground structures and
associated appurtenances along with all piping and other buried
structures to a depth of two feet below grade. Texas Eastern's Line 41
and associated mainline valve would remain in-service.
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Background
On March 10, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Grand
Chenier Compressor Station Abandonment Project (Notice of Scoping). The
Notice of Scoping was sent to affected landowners (as defined by the
Commission's regulations); 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 to
date has received comments from RESTORE, and the Environmental
Protection Agency. The primary issues raised by the commenters are
post-construction use of the site. 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 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'' (i.e., CP23-57), 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#cb8d8e998884a5a7a2a5ae98bebbbba4b9bf8badaeb9a8e5aca4bd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ffb9baadbcb0919396919aac8a8f8f908d8bbf999a8d9cd1989089">[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: April 7, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-07808 Filed 4-12-23; 8:45 am]
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