Notice2023-25039
Golden Triangle Storage, L.L.C.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Golden Triangle Storage Expansion Project
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Published
November 14, 2023
Issuing agencies
Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78012-78013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25039]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-542-000]
Golden Triangle Storage, L.L.C.; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Golden Triangle
Storage Expansion Project
On September 12, 2023, Golden Triangle Storage, L.L.C. (GTS) filed
an application in Docket No. CP23-542-000 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 storage
facilities. The proposed project is known as the Golden Triangle
Storage Expansion Project (Project) and would authorize GTS to
construct additional storage caverns, compressor units, and appurtenant
facilities at its existing storage facility in Jefferson County, Texas.
According to GTS, the Project would add approximately 14.4 billion
cubic feet of new natural gas storage capacity to meet market demand in
the Gulf Coast Region and enhance operational capabilities at the
existing storage facilities.
On September 20, 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
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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--February 1, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--May 1, 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
GTS proposes to construct and operate two underground salt dome
natural gas storage caverns at its existing storage site, six
additional 5,500 horsepower compressor units at its existing compressor
station, a new brine disposal well and brine pipeline, and appurtenant
facilities, in Jefferson County, Texas. Construction of the proposed
facilities would temporarily disturb about 31 acres of land. Following
construction, GTS would maintain about 5.2 acres of land for permanent
operation of the Project's facilities; the remaining acreage would be
restored and revert to former uses.
Background
On September 21, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Golden Triangle Storage Expansion 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 comments from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department, the Sierra Club, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The primary issues raised by the commentors are construction
procedures, flood risks, effects on threatened and endangered species,
water quality, air quality, hazardous waste management, and impacts to
environmental justice communities. 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#2a657a7a6a4c4f5849044d455c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="145b444454727166773a737b62">[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.,
CP23-542), 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#24626176676b4a484d4a41775154544b565064424156470a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="15535047565a7b797c7b70466065657a676155737067763b727a63">[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: November 7, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-25039 Filed 11-13-23; 8:45 am]
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