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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0008; Airspace Docket No. 19-ASO-10]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-7, V-52, and V-178 in the
Vicinity of Central City, KY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends three VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Federal airways, V-7, V-52, and V-178, in the vicinity of Central City,
KY. The modifications are necessary due to the planned decommissioning
of the VOR portion of the Central City, KY, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation
(VORTAC) navigation aid (NAVAID), which provides navigation guidance
for portions of the affected airways. The Central City VOR is being
decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network
(MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 16, 2020. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. The Order is also available for inspection
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11D at NARA, email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it would modify the route structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National
Airspace System.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Docket
No. FAA-2020-0008 in the Federal Register (85 FR 3286; January 21,
2020), amending VOR Federal airways V-7, V-52, and V-178 in the
vicinity of Central City, KY, due to the planned decommissioning of the
VOR portion of the Central City, KY, VORTAC. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
    Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA published a rule for Docket No.
FAA-2019-0686 in the Federal Register (85 FR 10055; February 21, 2020),
amending VOR Federal airway V-7 by re-describing the PETTY fix in the
airway description as the intersection of the Chicago Heights, IL,
VORTAC 358[deg] and Badger, WI, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME) 117[deg] radials and removing the airway segment between the
intersection of the Chicago Heights, IL, VORTAC 358[deg] and Badger,
WI, VOR/DME 117[deg] radials (PETTY fix) and the Green Bay, WI, VORTAC.
Those airway amendments, effective May 21, 2020, are included in this
rule.
    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order
7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal airways
listed in this document will be subsequently published in the Order.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

Differences From the Proposal

    The V-52 airway description information in ``The Proposal'' section
of the NPRM contained an editorial error. The V-52 airway description
information for the existing airway was correct as published, but the
V-18 airway identification listed with the airway description
information was incorrect. The correct airway identification for the
existing airway information that was listed is V-52. As such, the
airway identification listed for the airway description information
should reflect ``V-52'' instead of ``V-18''. This editorial correction
to the V-52 airway description information in ``The Rule'' section
below is included in this action.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways V-7, V-52, and V-178. The
planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Central City, KY,
VORTAC NAVAID has made this action necessary. The

VOR Federal airway changes are outlined below.
    V-7: V-7 extends between the Dolphin, FL, VORTAC and the Muscle
Shoals, AL, VORTAC; between the Central City, KY, VORTAC and the
intersection of the Chicago Heights, IL, VORTAC 358[deg] and Badger,
WI, VOR/DME 117[deg] radials; and between the Green Bay, WI, VORTAC and
the Sawyer, MI, VOR/DME. The airspace below 2,000 feet mean sea level
(MSL) outside the United States is excluded and the portion outside the
United States has no upper limit. The airway segment overlying the
Central City, KY, VORTAC between the Central City, KY, VORTAC and the
Pocket City, IN, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions of the
existing airway remain as charted.
    V-52: V-52 extends between the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC and the
Livingston, TN, VOR/DME. The airway segment overlying the Central City,
KY, VORTAC between the Pocket City, IN, VORTAC and the Bowling Green,
KY, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions of the existing airway
remain as charted.
    V-178: V-178 extends between the Hallsville, MO, VORTAC and the
Bluefield, WV, VOR/DME. The airway segment overlying the Central City,
KY, VORTAC between the Cunningham, KY, VOR/DME and the New Hope, KY,
VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected portions of the existing airway
remain as charted.
    All radials in the VOR Federal airway descriptions below are
unchanged and stated in True degrees.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of modifying VOR Federal
airways V-7, V-52, and V-178, due to the planned decommissioning of the
VOR portion of the Central City, KY, VORTAC NAVAID, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act and
its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). As such, this action
is not expected to result in any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances
exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019 and
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-7 [Amended]

    From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 299[deg] and Lee County, FL,
120[deg] radials; Lee County; Lakeland, FL; Cross City, FL;
Seminole, FL; Wiregrass, AL; INT Wiregrass 333[deg] and Montgomery,
AL, 129[deg] radials; Montgomery; Vulcan, AL; to Muscle Shoals, AL.
From Pocket City, IN; INT Pocket City 016[deg] and Terre Haute, IN,
191[deg] radials; Terre Haute; Boiler, IN; Chicago Heights, IL; to
INT Chicago Heights 358[deg] and Badger, WI, 117[deg] radials. From
Green Bay, WI; Menominee, MI; to Sawyer, MI. The airspace below
2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded. The portion
outside the United States has no upper limit.
* * * * *

V-52 [Amended]

    From Des Moines, IA; Ottumwa, IA; Quincy, IL; St. Louis, MO;
Troy, IL; INT Troy 099[deg] and Pocket City, IN, 311[deg] radials;
to Pocket City. From Bowling Green, KY; to Livingston, TN.
* * * * *

V-178 [Amended]

    From Hallsville, MO; INT Hallsville l83[deg] and Vichy, MO,
32l[deg] radials; Vichy; Farmington, MO; Cape Girardeau, MO; to
Cunningham, KY. From New Hope, KY; Lexington, KY; to Bluefield, WV.
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    Issued in Washington, DC.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-12803]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9947-15-OAR]

Clean Air Act Advisory Committee: Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces upcoming
public meetings of the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC). The
EPA established the CAAAC on November 19, 1990, to provide independent
advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues associated with
implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The Committee advises on
economic, environmental, technical, scientific and enforcement policy
issues.

DATES: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section 10(a)(2), notice is hereby
given that the CAAAC will hold its next face-to-face meetings on June
28, 2016, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and June 29, 2016, from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.

ADDRESSES: The Subcommittee on Permits, New Source Review and Toxics
will meet from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 28, in the EPA's William
Jefferson Clinton East Building, Room 1153 (Map Room), 1201
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. The full committee will
meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 29 at the DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel, 300 Army Navy Drive, in Arlington, VA 22202-2891.
    Inspection of Committee Documents: The committee agenda, confirmed
times for the meetings, and any documents prepared for these meetings
will be publicly available on the CAAAC Web site at http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/ prior to the meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together
with CAAAC meeting minutes, will also be available on the CAAAC Web
site or by contacting the Office of Air and Radiation Docket and
requesting information under docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0075. The docket
office can be reached by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or FAX: 202-
566-9744.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information about the CAAAC,
please contact Jim Ketcham-Colwill, Interim Designated Federal Officer
(DFO), Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Additional
information about this meeting, CAAAC, and its subcommittees can be
found on the CAAAC Web site: http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
    For information on access or services for individuals with
disabilities, please contact Lorraine Reddick at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>preferably at least 10 days prior to the
meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

    Dated May 23, 2016.
Jim Ketcham-Colwill,
Interim Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee,
Office of Air and Radiation.
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"Thompson, John E \(OES\)"<EMAIL_ADDRESS>11/28/2007 09:31 AM	To
	Aaron Levy/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
	cc
	Ross Brennan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
	bcc

	Subject
	RE: Reminder: CUE Methyl Bromide Final Rulemaking:  Informal Draft

OK, thanks.  I think the minor edits I suggested on that CWC para are OK
with our CWC folks here so if they work for you guys I think we are
fine.

-----Original Message-----
From<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 6:39 PM
To: Thompson, John E (OES)
Cc<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject: RE: Reminder: CUE Methyl Bromide Final Rulemaking: Informal
Draft

John,

Thanks for sending these comments.  Here is some brief feedback on your
additional points:

1. I think you are referring to the first paragraph on p. 34 where it
says there will be more discussion in the Response to Comment document.
I will change this to say that more information about the 2007 MOP is
provided in the Report of the 19th MOP, available on the docket.

2. I think this is a good suggestion.  I've moved the two paragraphs on
page 57 that start "The U.S. has important international commitments..."
down to page 65 before the highlighted text that starts "In this final
rule..."

3. Regarding the CWC language, we did not reach out to any CWC
specialists in developing our draft language.  We did some basic
research to find that Israel has not ratified the CWC.  As you
mentioned, the CWC comment is a red herring, so the preamble need not go
into great detail in response.  Our priority is to avoid saying anything
controversial or incorrect on this topic.  Punting this language to the
Response to Comment document is definitely an option.  Feedback from the
DOS CWC folks would be appreciated on this.

Regards,

Aaron Levy
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Stratospheric Protection Division
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (6205J)
Washington, DC 20460
Tel:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

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             11/26/2007 04:50         "Finman, Hodayah H \(OES\)"
             PM<EMAIL_ADDRESS>"Klein,
                                      Jeffrey M"<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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                                      "Belefski, Mary L."
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                                      Paul Balserak/DC/USEPA/US@EPA,
                                      Ross Brennan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA,
                                      Aaron Levy/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Diane
                                      McConkey/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
                                      Keigwin/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
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                                      RE: Reminder: CUE Methyl Bromide
                                      Final Rulemaking:  Informal Draft

Amanda,
Thanks much for letting us join in on the annual methyl bromide end of
year holiday rulemaking festivities.  See attached DOS redline comments,
and a few additional points:

1.  There is a reference to putting something in the docket that talks
about what happened at the 2007 MOP.  We would like to see that
document.

2.  For the carry-over discussion, it would be better to lead with the
domestic and follow with the international arguments.

3.  I didn't see the Chemicals Weapons Convention language until
recently and need to hear back from another State office with competency
in that area.   I took an initial stab at altering the language but may
have to get back to you on that once I get a more definitive response
from the CWC folks.  It's a red herring, but want to get the language
right.  If EPA already did some reaching out to the right folks on this,
would appreciate their comments.

Thanks to EPA for all the drafting, its a real page turner.  Look
forward to chatting later this week.  Many thanks,

John T.
647-9799

-----Original Message-----
From: Lee, Amanda I<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 11:50 AM
To: Thompson, John E (OES); Finman, Hodayah H (OES); Klein, Jeffrey M;
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Belefski, Mary L.; Vetter, Darci; Smith,
Russell
Cc<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject: Reminder: CUE Methyl Bromide Final Rulemaking: Informal Draft

Comments are due COB today.  Thanks!

-----Original Message-----
From: Lee, Amanda I.
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 4:22 PM
To: 'Thompson, John E (OES)'; 'Finman, Hodayah H (OES)'; Klein, Jeffrey
M<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Belefski, Mary L.; 'Vetter, Darci'; Smith,
Russell; MacNeil, John S.
Cc<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject: CUE Methyl Bromide Final Rulemaking: Informal Draft
Importance: High

Hi all,

Please find attached EPA's informal draft of the CUE methyl bromide
final rulemaking.  Once again, this package is on a fast track.  I would
appreciate your comments by COB Monday, November 26.  I also propose a
conference call on November 28th, 10 am-noon.  If you have concerns
about the timeline, please let me know as soon as possible.

Once again, thank you all for your continued work and cooperation!

Best,

Amanda


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PF07-9-000]

Steckman Ridge, L.P.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Steckman Ridge Storage
Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues

August 20, 2007.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will
address the environmental impacts of the Steckman Ridge Storage Project
proposed by Steckman Ridge, L.P. (Steckman). The Commission will use
the EA in its decision-making process to determine whether or not to
authorize the project. This notice explains the scoping process the
FERC staff will use to gather input from the public and interested
agencies on the project. Your input will help us determine the issues
that need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping
period will close on September 20, 2007.
    This notice is being 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. We \1\ encourage
government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned
project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern.
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    If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted
by a Steckman representative about the acquisition of an easement to
construct, operate, and maintain the proposed project facilities. The
pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable
agreement. However, if the project is approved by the FERC, that
approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if
easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline
company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with
state law.
    A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled ``An Interstate Natural
Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need To Know?'' is available for
viewing on the FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov). This fact

sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions,

including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the
FERC's proceedings.

Summary of the Proposed Project

    Steckman proposes to convert a depleted natural gas production
field into a multi-cycle natural gas storage facility located in
Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The proposed facility would have about
17.7 billion cubic feet (Bcf) total capacity (up to 12 Bcf would be
working capacity and 5.7 Bcf would be base gas). The proposed project
would include:
    Removal and/or abandonment of existing production field piping and
aboveground equipment; Conversion of 5 depleted production wells into
storage wells; Drilling and development of 18 new storage wells and
construction of wellhead facilities; Construction of a storage field
pipeline network and associated aboveground facilities including
launcher/receiver facilities and valve sites; and Construction of one
9,000 horsepower compressor station, including a meter and regulator
station, common launcher and receiver facility, and other associate
appurtenances.
    The storage field piping network would include the Trunk Line 91
(about 3.13 miles of 16-inch diameter pipeline), Trunk Line 90 (about
4.36 miles of 16-inch diameter pipeline), and 23 well laterals totaling
3.6 miles of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch diameter pipeline. Steckman
plans to file its certificate application in November 2007 and
anticipates receiving a Commission certificate by April 2008.
    A general location of the proposed project is provided in Appendix
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    \2\ The appendices referenced in this notice are not being
printed in the Federal Register. Copies of all appendices, other
than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's website at
the ``eLibrary'' link or from the Commission's Public Reference
Room, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426, or call (202)
502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the
Public Participation section of this notice. Copies of the
appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail.
Requests for detailed maps of the proposed facilities should be made
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Land Requirements for Construction

    The Steckman Ridge Storage Project is in the preliminary planning
stage. The precise facility design, pipeline route, rights-of-way, and
other details have not yet been finalized. The proposed storage field
piping network is being planned to follow routes of the existing
production rights-of-way where possible. Specific information on the
proposed project location and the land used by it will be made
available to the public when it is finalized.
    The proposed storage field would be located on about 1,800 acres,
and a buffer zone surrounding the filed would be established on about
2,900 acres. Construction of the proposed compressor station would
require about 35 acres of land, and operation of the station would
require maintaining about 23 acres of the affected land.

The EA Process

    The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires the
Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could
result from an action when it considers whether or not an interstate
natural gas pipeline should be approved. The FERC will use the EA to
consider the environmental impact that could result if the Steckman
Ridge Storage Project is authorized under section 7 of the Natural Gas
Act. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public
may have about proposals to be considered by the Commission. This
process is referred to as ``scoping.'' The main goal of the scoping
process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important
environmental issues. With this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff
is requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to be
addressed in the EA. All comments received will be considered during
preparation of the EA.
    Our independent analysis of the issues will be included in the EA.
We will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or
portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or
avoid impacts on affected resources.
    The EA will be mailed to federal, state, and local government
agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups;
Native American tribes; affected landowners; commentors; other
interested parties; local libraries and newspapers; and the FERC's
official service list for this proceeding. A 30-day comment period will
be allotted for review of the EA. We will consider all comments on the
EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure that
your comments are considered, please follow the instructions in the
Public Participation section of this notice.
    Although no formal application has been filed, the FERC staff has
already initiated its NEPA review under its Pre-filing Process. The
purpose of the Pre-filing Process is to encourage the early involvement
of interested stakeholders and to identify and resolve issues before an
application is filed with the FERC.
    With this notice, we are asking federal, state, and local
governmental agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with
respect to environmental issues, to express their interest in becoming
cooperating agencies for the preparation of the EA. These agencies may
choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to
their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating
status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided
below (see Public Participation).

Currently Identified Environmental Issues

    The EA will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the
construction and operation of the proposed project. We have already
identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a
preliminary review of the project site and the facility information
provided by Steckman. This preliminary list of issues may be changed
based on your comments and our analysis.
     Potential impacts on perennial and intermittent streams
and waterbodies.
     Evaluation of temporary and permanent impacts on wetlands.
     Potential effect on federally and state-listed species.
     Potential visual effects of the aboveground facilities on
surrounding areas.
     Potential impacts to local air and noise quality
associated with construction and operation.
     Public safety and potential hazards associated with the
transport of natural gas and the proposed compressor facilities.

Public Participation

    You can make a difference by providing us with your specific
comments or concerns about the proposed project. By becoming a
commenter, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by
the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential
environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative
facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen
environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful
they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly
recorded, please mail your comments so that they will be received in
Washington, DC on or before September 20, 2007 and carefully follow
these instructions:
    Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D.
Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory

Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
    Label one copy of your comments for the attention of Gas Branch 2,
DG2E. Reference Docket No. PF07-9-000 on the original and both copies.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments in
response to this Notice of Intent. For information on electronically
filing comments, please see the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov under the ``e-Filing'' link and the link to

the User's Guide, as well as information in 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii).
Before you can submit comments, you will need to create a free account,
which can be created on-line.
    Based on the comments we receive on the project, we may hold a
public scoping meeting. A public scoping meeting is designed to provide
another opportunity to offer comments on the proposed project.
Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend the meeting
and to present comments on the issues they believe should be addressed
in the EA. A transcript of the meeting would be generated so that your
comments would be accurately recorded.
    When Steckman submits its application for authorization to
construct and operate the Steckman Ridge Storage Project, the
Commission will publish a Notice of Application in the Federal Register
and will establish a deadline for interested persons to intervene in
the proceeding. Because the Commission's Pre-filing Process occurs
before an application to begin a proceeding is officially filed,
petitions to intervene during this process are premature and will not
be accepted by the Commission.

Environmental Mailing List

    An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals,
organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially
affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are
potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily
for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the
Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. If you
received this notice, you are currently on the environmental mailing
list for this project. If you want to remain on our mailing list,
please return the attached Information Request (Appendix 2). All
individuals who provide written comments, attend the scoping meetings,
or return the Information Request will remain on our environmental
mailing list for this project.

Additional Information

    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC (3372) or on
the FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov) using the ``eLibrary

link.'' Click on the eLibrary link, select ``General Search'' and enter
the project docket number excluding the last three digits (i.e., PF07-
9) in the ``Docket Number'' field. Be sure you have selected an
appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676,
or TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet
Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued
by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.
    In addition, the FERC now 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 by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to
the documents. To register for this service, go to http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.
 Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the

Commission's calendar located at http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx
 along with other related information.

    Finally, Steckman has established an Internet Web site for this
project at http://www.steckmanridgestorage.com. The Web site includes a

description of the project, maps of the proposed pipeline facilities,
and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also request
additional information or provide comments directly to Steckman by
phone at 1-877-379-0338.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-16743 Filed 8-23-07; 8:45 am]

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