Notice2024-13401
Colorado Interstate Gas Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Totem Enhanced Deliverability Project
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June 18, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[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>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13401]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP24-124-000]
Colorado Interstate Gas Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Totem Enhanced
Deliverability Project
On April 8, 2024, Colorado Interstate Gas Company, LLC (CIG) filed
an application in Docket No. CP24-124-000 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 modify
and enhance the existing Totem natural gas storage field in Adams
County, Colorado. The proposed project is known as the Totem Enhanced
Deliverability Project (Project).
On April 22, 2024, 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 8, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ February 6, 2025
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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
CIG proposes to modify and enhance the existing Totem natural gas
storage field to increase the maximum withdrawal rate by about 50
million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day and increase both
the maximum total inventory and base gas capacity of the field by one
billion cubic feet.
The Project would consist of the following facilities and
activities:
<bullet> Installation of six new injection/withdrawal (I/W) wells, each
with a wellhead and meter yard and 0.42 mile of 6-inch-diameter lateral
pipeline to connect the new wells to gathering lines;
<bullet> Conversion of one existing I/W well to an observation well;
<bullet> Along Line 254F-1:
[cir] Replacement of 0.62 mile of 8-inch-diameter gathering
pipeline with approximately 0.72 miles of 12-inch-diameter gathering
pipeline to connect the Totem Compressor Station to existing and new I/
W wells;
[cir] Replacement of approximately 0.12 mile of existing 6-inch-
diameter pipeline with approximately 0.08 mile of new 4-inch and 6-
inch-diameter pipeline to interconnect with the new segment;
[cir] Installation of 7 new tap valves/lateral tie-ins;
[cir] Replacement of the launcher/receiver facilities;
<bullet> Along Line 254-2:
[cir] Replacement of approximately 0.28 mile of existing 6-inch and
10- inch-diameter pipeline with approximately 0.26 mile of new 3-inch,
4-inch and 6-inch-diameter pipeline to interconnect;
[cir] Installation of 7 new tap valves/lateral tie-ins;
<bullet> Abandonment in place of approximately 0.4 mile of 3-inch
diameter on Line 254F-7;
<bullet> Installation of approximately 0.68 miles of new permanent
access road that will encircle each of the new I/W wells;
<bullet> Piping modifications at the existing Totem Compressor Station;
and
<bullet> Injection of approximately 1 billion cubic feet of additional
base gas.
Background
On May 22, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Totem
Enhanced Deliverability 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. Although there have not been any issues
raised for the Project as of the issuance of this notice, all
substantive comments received 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#c18e919181a7a4b3a2efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92ddc2c2d2f4f7e0f1bcf5fde4">[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.,
CP24-124), 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#fdbbb8afbeb29391949398ae888d8d928f89bd9b988f9ed39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="276162756468494b4e494274525757485553674142554409404851">[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, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-13401 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
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