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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 3824]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-00837]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP25-5-000]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Line 4010 
Abandonment Project

    On October 10, 2024, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC filed an 
application in Docket No. CP25-5-000 requesting authorization pursuant 
to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain natural gas 
pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Line 4010 
Abandonment Project (Project) and would abandon in place and by removal 
13.2 miles of the Line 4010 pipeline and all related appurtenances in 
Jefferson and Clarion Counties, Pennsylvania.
    On October 24, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application and Establishing 
Intervention Deadline (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\ In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's 
regulations, the unique identification number for documents relating 
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1731407889. 40 CFR 
1501.5(c)(4) (2024).
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--May 16, 2025
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--August 14, 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

    The Line 4010 Abandonment Project would abandon about 13.7 miles of 
6-inch-diameter pipeline in Jefferson and Clarion Counties, 
Pennsylvania and abandon above ground facilities, including ten meter-
stations, five mainline valves, and related appurtenances along Line 
4010, also in Jefferson and Clarion Counties. The proposed Project 
would allow Columbia to comply with an order issued on April 22, 2022, 
by the United States Department of Transportation's Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in response to an 
operating incident on Line 4010. Columbia determined that abandoning 
Line 4010 is the most prudent response given the pipeline's age, 
condition, and the PHMSA order.

Background

    On November 19, 2024, the Commission issued a ``Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
Line 4010 Abandonment Project and Notice of Public Scoping Session'' 
(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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3. Region 3 did not 
have any comments at this time regarding the Project. 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 https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview 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 [email protected].
    Additional information about the Project is available from the 
Commission's Office of External Affairs at (866) 208-FERC or on the 
FERC website (www.ferc.gov). 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., 
CP25-5), 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 [email protected]. 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: January 8, 2025.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-00837 Filed 1-14-25; 8:45 am]
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