Notice2024-28964
Texas Connector Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Texas Connector Amendment Project
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December 10, 2024
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 99247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28964]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP24-512-000]
Texas Connector Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Texas Connector
Amendment Project
On August 12, 2024, Texas Connector Pipeline, LLC (Texas Connector)
filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC), in Docket No. CP24-512-000, requesting
authorization pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to
construct and operate certain natural gas facilities in Jefferson and
Orange Counties, Texas. The Commission had authorized the Port Arthur
Liquefaction Project (PALP, Docket No. CP17-20-000), on April 18, 2019.
On May 25, 2023, in Docket No. CP17-21-003 et al., the Commission
issued an Order Issuing Certificate, Amending Certificate, and
Approving Abandonment, authorizing among other things, the abandonment
by transfer from PALP of the Texas Connector Project (Project) to Texas
Connector. The current application seeks to amend those Project
facilities.
On August 16, 2024, the FERC issued its Notice of Application for
the amended 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\ The EA will be
issued for a 30-day comment period.
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\1\ In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's
regulations, the unique identification number for documents relating
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1731674078. 40 CFR
1501.5(c)(4) (2024).
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA March 21, 2025
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ June 19, 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
Texas Connector seeks to modify the Project facilities originally
authorized in 2019 as follows.
<bullet> The Southern Compressor Station would not be constructed,
and the original site of the Southern Compressor Station would be
utilized for a laydown yard and access road.
<bullet> The southern pipeline segment (Southern Segment) would
decrease in length from 7.6 miles to 1.4 miles.
<bullet> Compression at the Northern Compressor Station (renamed
Orangefield Compressor Station) would increase from three natural gas-
driven turbine compressors rated at 16,684 hp each, to four SolarTitan
130 Gas Turbine driven compressors rated at approximately 24,009 hp
each.
<bullet> The footprint and configuration of the Orangefield
Compressor Station would shift slightly north and west and increase in
size from 40 acres to 82.4 acres.
<bullet> The northern pipeline segment (Northern Segment) would
increase in length from 26.6 miles to 29.6 miles and include several
modifications to the alignment and workspace to accommodate landowner
requests and development within the previously authorized right-of-way.
<bullet> Texas Connector proposes to use about 16,320 feet of the
Big Hill Bayou south of Taylor Bayou and South Mansfield Ferry Road
Canal as a water access routes. Big Hill Bayou would require dredging
to facilitate vessel transit.
<bullet> The KMPL Meter Station would not be constructed.
The purpose of Project is to implement construction efficiencies to
enhance the overall constructability of the previously authorized Texas
Connector Project at various locations.
Background
On November 18, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Texas Connector Amendment 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; potentially interested Indian tribes; other interested
parties; and local libraries and newspapers. As of today's notice, the
Commission has received no comments from any parties in response to the
Notice of Scoping.
No agencies volunteered to cooperate with the FERC in the
preparation of the EA. All substantive environmental issues identified
by staff 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#e0afb0b0a086859283ce878f96"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="054a555545636077662b626a73">[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.,
CP24-512), 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#094f4c5b4a46676560676c5a7c7979667b7d496f6c7b6a276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f5b3b0a7b6ba9b999c9b90a68085859a8781b593908796db929a83">[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: December 4, 2024.
Carlos D. Clay,
Acting Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-28964 Filed 12-9-24; 8:45 am]
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