[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9513-9514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03106]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-14-000]


Wyoming Interstate Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Diamond Mountain 
Abandonment Project

    On November 10, 2022, Wyoming Interstate Company LLC. (WIC) filed 
an application in Docket No. CP23-14-000 requesting authorization 
pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain 
natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the 
Diamond Mountain Abandonment Project (Project) and consists of WIC's 
proposal to abandon in-place a compressor station and associated 
equipment and facilities in Uintah County, Utah. According to WIC, the 
proposed abandonment is due to the decline of natural gas production in 
the Uintah basin, and the absence of bids submitted during open season. 
WIC would continue to operate the existing mainline block valve at the 
compressor station site after the abandonment.
    On November 24, 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--May 19, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--August 17, 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

    The Project is located in Uintah County, Utah. Proposed work 
includes disconnecting piping from compressor units, draining oil and 
coolant from the turbines, draining water from the domestic and heating 
systems, disconnecting power, removing applicable station valves and 
the turbine surge valve. WIC would complete all work within the 
existing gravel station yard and would access the station from the 
existing facility access roads. No ground disturbing activities are 
proposed. WIC would remove and repurpose components of the abandoned 
facility for use at other Kinder Morgan affiliate pipelines.

Background

    On January 27, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
Diamond Mountain Abandonment Project and Notice of Public Scoping 
Session (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. 
To date, the Commission has not received comments in response to the 
Notice of Scoping.

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Any substantive comments received will be addressed in the EA.
    To date, there are no cooperating agencies in the preparation of 
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., 
CP23-14), 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: February 8, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-03106 Filed 2-13-23; 8:45 am]
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