Document ID: FERC-2018-1341-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Line KA1 North Launcher/Receiver Project
Posted Date: 2018-10-23T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 53468]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23113]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-508-000]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of the Line Ka1 North Launcher/Receiver Project

    On June 20, 2018, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP18-508-000 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 Line KA1 North 
Launcher/Receiver Project (Project), and would modify seven discrete 
points and install two bi-directional launcher/receivers on Columbia's 
existing Line KA1 North pipeline.
    On July 5, 2018, 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 Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant notice 
identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for the completion of the 
EA for the Project.

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA December 5, 2018
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline March 5, 2019

    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

    In order to enable the use of internal inspection tools along the 
KA1 North pipeline for integrity assessment purposes, Columbia would 
install one 16-inch by 12-inch launcher/receiver at each end of the 
pipeline; and remove, replace, and install various stopples, elbows, 
valves, pipe segments, and other components at a total of seven 
discrete points along the pipeline in Fayette and Madison Counties, 
Kentucky.

Background

    On August 3, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to 
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Line KA1 North 
Launcher/Receiver Project and Request for Comments on Environmental 
Issues (NOI). The NOI 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 NOI, 
the Commission received comments from two Native American tribes. The 
primary issues raised by the commentors pertain to 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 all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, 
the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This can 
reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by 
automatically providing you with notification of these filings, 
document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to 
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.
    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., 
CP18-508), 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: October 16, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-23113 Filed 10-22-18; 8:45 am]
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