[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 134 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 42176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-15055]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP22-227-000]


Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Coco B Wells 
Replacement Project

    On April 26, 2022, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP22-227-000 requesting a Certificate of 
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(b) and 7(c) of 
the Natural Gas Act to abandon, construct, and operate certain natural 
gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Coco B 
Wells Replacement Project (Project) which Columbia states would 
maintain the integrity of the Coco B storage field in West Virginia, as 
well as Columbia's certificated facilities and services.
    On May 10, 2022, 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 October 20, 2022.
    90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ January 18, 
2023.
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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.
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    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

    Columbia proposes to construct and operate two new Injection and 
Withdrawal Wells and related pipeline and appurtenances in a new well 
pad, and proposes to plug and abandon four existing Injection and 
Withdrawal wells and related pipeline and appurtenances within the Coco 
B Storage Field in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Background

    On June 14, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Coco B 
Wells Replacement 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. All substantive comments received in response to the 
Notice of Scoping 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.
    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., 
CP22-227), 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: July 8, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-15055 Filed 7-13-22; 8:45 am]
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