Notice2023-12945
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Alabama Georgia Connector Project
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June 16, 2023
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 116 (Friday, June 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-194-000]
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule
for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Alabama
Georgia Connector Project
On April 19, 2023, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
(Transco) filed an application in Docket No. CP23-194-000 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 Alabama
Georgia Connector Project (Project), and would provide Transco's
Project Customers with firm access to 63,800 dekatherms per day of
incremental natural gas supply, increase overall system reliability,
and add natural gas infrastructure to meet growing demand in Georgia.
On May 3, 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--November 27, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--February 25, 2024
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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
Transco proposes to construct and operate various modifications at
five existing compressor stations in Marengo and Randolph Counties,
Alabama, and Coweta, Henry, and Walton Counties, Georgia. These
modifications include re-wheeling two existing compressors at
Compressor Station 90 in Marengo County; increasing horsepower (hp) of
two natural gas-fired compressor units from 35,500 hp to 39,365 hp at
Compressor Station 110 in Randolph County; re-wheeling three compressor
units at Compressor Station 115 in Coweta County; replacing a 12,000 hp
compressor unit with a 22,500 hp unit at Compressor Station 120 in
Henry County; and increasing the hp of Compressor Station 125 in Walton
County from 49,800 hp to 55,800 hp.
Background
On June 2, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Alabama
Georgia Connector 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.
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members, and others access
publicly available information and navigate the Commission processes.
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at (202)502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#49061919092f2c3b2a672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e617e7e6e484b5c4d00494158">[email protected]</span></a>.
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., CP23-194), 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#91d7d4c3d2defffdf8fff4c2e4e1e1fee3e5d1f7f4e3f2bff6fee7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ce888b9c8d81a0a2a7a0ab9dbbbebea1bcba8ea8abbcade0a9a1b8">[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: June 12, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-12945 Filed 6-15-23; 8:45 am]
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