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Golden Pass Products, LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Golden Pass LNG Export Project, 18612-18614 [2016-07260]
Download as PDF 18612 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 62 / Thursday, March 31, 2016 / Notices please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–14765–000. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–14765) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: March 22, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–07233 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC16–93–000. Applicants: Atlas Power Finance, LLC, Dynegy Inc., Energy Capital Partners III, LLC, GDF Suez Energy North America, Inc. Description: Joint Application for Authorization under FPA Section 203 of Atlas Power Finance, LLC, Dynegy Inc., Energy Capital Partners III, LLC, and GDF SUEZ Energy North America, Inc. Filed Date: 5/24/16. Accession Number: 20160325–5113. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/16. Docket Numbers: EC16–94–000. Applicants: Dynegy Inc., Energy Capital Partners III, LLC. Description: Joint Application under FPA Section 203 of Dynegy Inc. and Energy Capital Partners III, LLC. Filed Date: 5/24/16. Accession Number: 20160325–5131. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/16. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER16–770–001. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Tariff Amendment: 2016–03–25 ZDB Deficiency Response Filing to be effective 3/25/2016. Filed Date: 3/25/16. Accession Number: 20160325–5130. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:30 Mar 30, 2016 Jkt 238001 Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/16. Docket Numbers: ER16–1270–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Original Service Agreement No. 4430; Queue Position #AB1–099 to be effective 2/24/2016. Filed Date: 3/24/16. Accession Number: 20160324–5190. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/14/16. Docket Numbers: ER16–1271–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2016–03–25_SA 2907 ATC–ROCKGEN GIA (J382) to be effective 3/26/2016. Filed Date: 3/25/16. Accession Number: 20160325–5051. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/16. Docket Numbers: ER16–1272–000. Applicants: Southern California Edison Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2016 TACBAA Update to be effective 6/1/2016. Filed Date: 3/25/16. Accession Number: 20160325–5082. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/16. Docket Numbers: ER16–1273–000. Applicants: American Electric Power Service Corporation, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: AEP submits Original Interconnection Agreement No. 4251 with METC to be effective 3/25/2016. Filed Date: 3/25/16. Accession Number: 20160325–5088. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/16. Docket Numbers: ER16–1274–000. Applicants: Verso Androscoggin Power LLC. Description: Notice of Cancellation of Market-Based Rate Tariff of Verso Androscoggin Power LLC. Filed Date: 3/25/16. Accession Number: 20160325–5145. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/16. Docket Numbers: ER16–1275–000. Applicants: Innovative Solar 46, LLC. Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Baseline Tariff to be effective 12/31/9998. Filed Date: 3/25/16. Accession Number: 20160325–5192. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/16. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: March 25, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–07259 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP14–517–000; CP14–518– 000] Golden Pass Products, LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Golden Pass LNG Export Project The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Golden Pass Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Project, proposed by Golden Pass Products, LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline, LLC (collectively referred to as Golden Pass) in the abovereferenced docket. Golden Pass requests authorization to expand and modify the existing Golden Pass LNG Import Terminal to allow the export of LNG, which would require construction and operation of various liquefaction, LNG distribution, and appurtenant facilities. The Project would also include construction of approximately 2.6 miles of 24-inch pipeline, three new compressor stations, and interconnections for bi-directional transport of natural gas to and from the Golden Pass LNG Export terminal. The draft EIS assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the Golden Pass LNG Export Project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed project, with the mitigation measures recommended in the EIS, would result in some adverse environmental impact; however, those impacts would not be significant with E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 62 / Thursday, March 31, 2016 / Notices implementation of Golden Pass’ proposed mitigation and the additional measures recommended in the draft EIS. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard), U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency participated as cooperating agencies in the preparation of the EIS. Cooperating agencies have jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to resources potentially affected by the proposal and participate in the NEPA analysis. Although the cooperating agencies provided input to the conclusions and recommendations presented in the draft EIS, the agencies will present their own conclusions and recommendations in their respective Records of Decision for the project. The draft EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the following project facilities: • Liquefaction facilities at the existing Golden Pass Export Terminal including three liquefaction trains, a truck unloading facility, refrigerant and condensate storage, safety and control systems, and associated infrastructure; • a supply dock and alternate marine delivery facilities at the Terminal; • three miles of a new 24-inchdiameter pipeline loop 1 adjacent to the existing Golden Pass pipeline; • three new compressor stations; • five new pipeline interconnections and modifications at existing pipeline interconnections; and • miscellaneous appurtenant facilities. The FERC staff mailed copies of the draft EIS to federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; potentially affected landowners and other interested individuals and groups; newspapers and libraries in the project area; and parties to this proceeding. Paper copy versions of this EIS were mailed to those specifically requesting them; all others received a CD version. In addition, the draft EIS is available for public viewing on the FERC’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. A limited number of copies are available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8371. Any person wishing to comment on the draft EIS may do so. To ensure consideration of your comments on the proposal in the final EIS, it is important that the Commission receive your comments on or before May 16, 2016. For your convenience, there are four methods you can use to submit your comments to the Commission. The Commission will provide equal consideration to all comments received, whether filed in written form or provided verbally. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. Please carefully follow these instructions so that your comments are properly recorded. (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You can file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ If you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’ as the filing type; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the following address. Be sure to reference the project docket number (CP14–517– 000 or CP14–518–000) with your submission: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. (4) In lieu of sending written or electronic comments, the Commission invites you to attend one of the public comment meetings its staff will conduct in the project area to receive comments on the draft EIS, scheduled as follows: Date and time Location Wednesday, April 19, 2016, 7:00 p.m. VFW Post 4759, 4402 Highway 12, Starks, Louisiana 70661, (337) 743– 6409 Sabine Pass ISD, 5641 South Gulfway Drive, Sabine Pass, Texas 77655, (409) 971–2321 Thursday, April 20, 2016, 7:00 p.m. 1 A loop is a segment of pipe that is installed adjacent to an existing pipeline and connected to it at both ends. A loop generally allows more gas to move through the system. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Mar 30, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18613 We will begin our sign up of speakers at 6:30 p.m. The scoping meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a description of our environmental review process by Commission staff, after which speakers will be called. The meetings will end once all speakers have provided their comments or at 9:00 p.m., whichever comes first. Please note that there may be a time limit of three minutes to present comments, and speakers should structure their comments accordingly. If time limits are implemented, they will be strictly enforced to ensure that as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to comment. The meetings will be recorded by a stenographer to ensure comments are accurately recorded. Transcripts will be entered into the formal record of the Commission proceeding. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR part 385.214).2 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission’s decision. The Commission grants affected landowners and others with environmental concerns intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. Questions? Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search,’’ and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., CP14–517 or CP14–518). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676; for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings 2 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 18614 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 62 / Thursday, March 31, 2016 / Notices by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/esubscription.asp. Dated: March 25, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–07260 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2077–104] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES TransCanada Hydro Northeast, Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Amendment of fish passage plan. b. Project No.: 2077–104. c. Date Filed: March 8, 2016. d. Applicant: TransCanada Hydro Northeast, Inc. e. Name of Project: Fifteen Mile Falls Project. f. Location: Connecticut River, near the town of Littleton in Grafton County, New Hampshire, and Caledonia County, Vermont. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. John L. Ragonese, License Manager, TransCanada, U.S. Northeast Hydro Region, 4 Park Street, Suite 402 Concord, NH 04347 (603) 225–5528. i. FERC Contact: Mr. Joseph Enrico, (212) 273–5917, joseph.enrico@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original and seven copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Mar 30, 2016 Jkt 238001 ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. Please include the project number (P–2077–104 on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: The applicant requests that the Commission suspend the requirement or permanently amend the license to eliminate or suspend the requirement to provide downstream fish passage under Articles 409 and 413 at the Fifteen Mile Falls Project. Due to suspension of the Atlantic salmon restoration program in the Connecticut River basin by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2012, the applicant believes that continued operation of the skimmer gate for downstream smolt passage at the McIndoes Falls development should be discontinued. In addition, the requirement to conduct studies to monitor the effectiveness of the downstream fish passage facilities and associated operational flows to pass Atlantic salmon smolts downstream at the Moore and McIndoes developments, should also be discontinued. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field (P–2077) to access the document. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the application. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Dated: March 23, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–07245 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER16–1129–000] VPI Enterprises, Inc.; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of VPI Enterprises, Inc.’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1
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[FR Doc No: 2016-07260]
[Docket Nos. CP14-517-000; CP14-518-000]
Golden Pass Products, LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline, LLC; Notice
of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the
Proposed Golden Pass LNG Export Project
for the Golden Pass Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Project,
proposed by Golden Pass Products, LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline, LLC
(collectively referred to as Golden Pass) in the above-referenced
docket. Golden Pass requests authorization to expand and modify the
existing Golden Pass LNG Import Terminal to allow the export of LNG,
which would require construction and operation of various liquefaction,
LNG distribution, and appurtenant facilities. The Project would also
include construction of approximately 2.6 miles of 24-inch pipeline,
three new compressor stations, and interconnections for bi-directional
transport of natural gas to and from the Golden Pass LNG Export
construction and operation of the Golden Pass LNG Export Project in
project, with the mitigation measures recommended in the EIS, would
result in some adverse environmental impact; however, those impacts
would not be significant with
implementation of Golden Pass' proposed mitigation and the additional
measures recommended in the draft EIS.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard),
U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency participated as cooperating agencies in
the preparation of the EIS. Cooperating agencies have jurisdiction by
law or special expertise with respect to resources potentially affected
by the proposal and participate in the NEPA analysis. Although the
recommendations presented in the draft EIS, the agencies will present
their own conclusions and recommendations in their respective Records
of Decision for the project.
Liquefaction facilities at the existing Golden Pass Export
Terminal including three liquefaction trains, a truck unloading
facility, refrigerant and condensate storage, safety and control
systems, and associated infrastructure;
a supply dock and alternate marine delivery facilities at
three miles of a new 24-inch-diameter pipeline loop \1\
adjacent to the existing Golden Pass pipeline;
five new pipeline interconnections and modifications at
existing pipeline interconnections; and
important that the Commission receive your comments on or before May
(CP14-517-000 or CP14-518-000) with your submission: Kimberly D. Bose,
Date and time                          Location
Wednesday, April 19, 2016, 7:00 p.m.......  VFW Post 4759, 4402 Highway
12, Starks, Louisiana
70661, (337) 743-6409
Thursday, April 20, 2016, 7:00 p.m........  Sabine Pass ISD, 5641 South
Gulfway Drive, Sabine Pass,
Texas 77655, (409) 971-2321
We will begin our sign up of speakers at 6:30 p.m. The scoping
meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a description of our
their comments or at 9:00 p.m., whichever comes first. Please note that
meetings will be recorded by a stenographer to ensure comments are
Practice and Procedures (18 CFR part 385.214).\2\ Only intervenors have
\2\ See the previous discussion on the methods for filing
517 or CP14-518). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range.
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