Notice2023-22481
ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Oak Grove Enhancement Project
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October 12, 2023
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 196 (Thursday, October 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70659-70660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22481]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-523-000]
ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of
an Environmental Assessment for the Oak Grove Enhancement Project
On August 1, 2023, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) filed an application
in Docket No. CP23-523-000 requesting a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) and Authorization
pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, operate,
and abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed
project is known as the Oak Grove Enhancement Project (Project). The
Project would include construction of 34.1 miles of new 30-inch-
diameter natural gas pipeline to replace 33.6 miles of existing 30-
inch-diameter natural gas pipeline in Richland and West Carroll
Parishes, Louisiana. According to ANR, its project would improve the
integrity and reliability of ANR's system by replacing vintage pipeline
facilities installed in the 1950's with new pipeline facilities.
On August 11, 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
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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--March 1, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--May 30, 2024
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the
Project's progress.
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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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Project Description
The Oak Grove Enhancement Project would consist of the following
facilities:
<bullet> Installation of 34.1 miles of new 30-inch-diameter segment
of natural gas pipeline, which will begin at ANR's existing Delhi
Compressor Station (CS) in Richland Parish, Louisiana and primarily
parallel the existing Line 0-501, 1-501, and 2-501 pipelines before the
new segment ties into the existing route just south of State Route 586
in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana at the terminus of the existing Line
0-501 segment to be abandoned.
<bullet> Abandonment in place and by removal of 33.6 miles of
existing 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, which begins at ANR's
existing Delhi CS in Richland Parish and terminates just south of State
Route 586 in West Carroll Parish. Approximately one percent (0.25 mile)
of the existing Line 0-501 segment would be abandoned by removal, while
the remaining existing pipeline segments (totaling 33.35 miles) would
be abandoned in place.
The Oak Grove Enhancement Project would not increase or reduce
service to any existing ANR customer and no changes to system capacity
are proposed. ANR's Project design would allow the existing segment to
remain in operation until the replacement pipeline is placed into
service.
Background
On August 23, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Oak
Grove Enhancement 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. In response to the Notice of Scoping, the Commission
received one comment from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and
Fisheries regarding impacts on wildlife habitats. 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.
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 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#420d121202242730216c252d34"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a9e6f9f9e9cfccdbca87cec6df">[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'' excluding the last three digits (i.e.,
CP23-523), 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#470102150408292b2e292214323737283533072122352469202831"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dd9b988f9e92b3b1b4b3b88ea8adadb2afa99dbbb8afbef3bab2ab">[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: October 4, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-22481 Filed 10-11-23; 8:45 am]
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