Document ID: FERC-2023-1056-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Florida Gas Transmission Co., LLC, South Louisiana Project
Posted Date: 2023-08-16T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55689-55690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17612]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-492-000]

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the South Louisiana 
Project

    On June 2, 2023, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP23-492-000 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 pipeline 
facilities. The proposed project is known as the South Louisiana 
Project (Project) and would provide 100 billion British thermal units 
per day of additional natural gas firm transportation capacity to 
Florida Power & Light Company. The Project would expand Florida Power & 
Light Company's flow path back into FGT's Zone 2 pool and provide gas 
to downstream customers, which includes power generation and local 
distribution companies.
    On June 12, 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 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 December 15, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ March 14, 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

    FGT proposes to increase its certificated capacity and throughput 
at certain compressor stations, and construct, modify, install, own, 
operate, and maintain certain compression and auxiliary facilities in 
Louisiana and Mississippi.
    The South Louisiana Project would consist of the following 
facilities at existing compressor stations:
     Compressor Station 7.5, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana--
Uprate two existing natural gas-fired compressor turbines (Units 7501 
and 7502) from 6,500 horsepower (hp) to 7,700 hp, for an overall 
certificated compressor station increase of 2,400 hp.
     Compressor Station 8, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana--Add 
process cooling units to support the existing gas compressors. No 
change to the certificated horsepower is proposed at Compressor Station 
8.
     Compressor Station 9, Washington Parish, Louisiana--
Install one new 7,700 hp natural gas-fired turbine (Solar Taurus 60) 
compressor unit.
     Compressor Station 10, Perry County, Mississippi--Install 
one new 15,900 hp natural gas-fired turbine (Solar Mars 100) compressor 
unit.

Background

    On July 7, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed South 
Louisiana 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. No comments were filed in response to the Notice of 
Scoping.

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., 
CP23-492), 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

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provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the 
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: August 10, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-17612 Filed 8-15-23; 8:45 am]
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