Notice2024-06560
Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Amoco South Pecan Lake Abandonment Project
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March 28, 2024
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 61 (Thursday, March 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21509-21510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06560]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP24-37-000]
Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Amoco South
Pecan Lake Abandonment Project
On January 16, 2024, Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC (Columbia
Gulf) filed an application in Docket No. CP24-37-000 requesting an
Authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act involving
abandonment of approximately 21 miles of pipeline and related
appurtenances in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
On January 26, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice
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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 June 20, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ September 18, 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
Columbia Gulf proposes to abandon in place and abandon by removal
approximately 21 miles of pipeline and related appurtenances, located
in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. According to Columbia Gulf, abandonment
will eliminate the need for future operating and maintenance
expenditures on outdated facilities that are no longer needed to
satisfy current firm service obligations. Abandonment of these
facilities will not change the certificated capacity of Columbia Gulf's
system and will not result in the termination or reduction of service
to existing customers of Columbia Gulf.
The Project would consist of the following activities:
<bullet> Abandon in place and by removal approximately 16 miles of
its 16-inch-diameter South Pecan Lake Pipeline;
<bullet> Abandon by removal approximately 1 mile of its 12-inch-
diameter Amoco/South Pecan Lake Pipeline;
<bullet> Abandon by removal approximately 4 miles of its 6-inch-
diameter Go Around Bayou Pipeline;
<bullet> Abandon by removal all of the facilities at the South
Pecan Lake metering and regulating station (M&R) No. 505 and Goodrich
M&R No. 4144; and
<bullet> Abandon by removal other related appurtenances.
Background
On February 7, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Amoco South Pecan Lake Abandonment 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,
we received comments by a landowner, James Guinn; the Mississippi Band
of the Choctaw Indians; and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The primary
issues raised were abandonment in place procedures and addressing
unanticipated discoveries of cultural resources. 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#125d424252747760713c757d64"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b445b5b4b6d6e7968256c647d">[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.,
CP24-37), 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#064043544549686a6f686355737676697472466063746528616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="04424156474b6a686d6a61577174746b767044626176672a636b72">[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: March 21, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-06560 Filed 3-27-24; 8:45 am]
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