[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 17, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15165-15166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05459]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP20-37-000]
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review of the Lilly Compressor Units Replacement Project
On January 10, 2020, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP filed an
application in Docket No. CP20-37-000 requesting a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Sections 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline
facilities in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The proposed project is
known as the Lilly Compressor Unit Replacement Project (Project) and
consists of Texas Eastern Transmission, LP's proposed replacement of
four existing compressor units at the Lilly Compressor Station with two
new more efficient turbine units.
On January 22, 2020, 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
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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 June 5, 2020
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline September 3, 2020
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 Lilly Compressor Units Replacement Project would comprise
replacing the four existing gas turbine units totaling 34,800
horsepower (hp) with two new, more efficient, 18,100 hp gas turbine
units. Software controls would be installed on the two new units to
limit the total station hp to 34,800 hp, keeping the delivery capacity
at the station the same. The Project also involves the construction of
a new compressor building to house the two new compressor units. All
facilities are located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Background
On February 25, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Lilly Compressor
Units Replacement 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 no comments to date. 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., CP20-37), 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: March 11, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-05459 Filed 3-16-20; 8:45 am]
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