90 FR 125 pgs. 29002-29003 - Northwest Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Kemmerer Horsepower Replacement Project
Type: NOTICEVolume: 90Number: 125Pages: 29002 - 29003
Pages: 29002, 29003Docket number: [Docket No. CP25-204-000]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-12334 Filed 7-1-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Energy Department
Sub Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP25-204-000]
Northwest Pipeline LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Kemmerer Horsepower Replacement Project
On April 10, 2025, Northwest Pipeline LLC (Northwest) filed an application in Docket No. CP25-204-000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) and Authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, operate, and abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Kemmerer Horsepower Replacement Project (Project), and would retire four legacy reciprocating engine compressors and one legacy gas turbine and replace these facilities with one natural gas-fired turbine-driven compressor in Lincoln County, Wyoming. According to Northwest, the Project would improve system reliability due to the high maintenance needs and costs associated with the older units, as well as conform with Northwest's Modernization and Emissions Reduction Program.
On April 16, 2025, 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
Footnotes:
1 ?For tracking purposes under the National Environmental Policy Act, the unique identification number for documents relating to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1750866092.
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA-October 9, 2025
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline? 2 -January 7, 2026
Footnotes:
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.
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
Northwest proposes to construct and operate, on land owned and managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM): one Solar Mars 90 gas-fired turbine having approximately 13,220 ISO-rated horsepower; a compressor building to house the turbine and associated compressor package; power and unit control buildings; office and warehouse space; and other ancillary facilities to the east of its existing Kemmerer Compressor Station within an approximately 80-acre parcel in Lincoln County, Wyoming. Upon the new compressor station's completion, Northwest would abandon and remove the existing station facilities in accordance with the terms and conditions of the BLM right-of-way grant and requirements set forth in Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations Sections 2800 and 2880.
Background
On June 11, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Kemmerer Horsepower 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. As of the date of issuance of this Notice of Schedule, we have received no comments in response to the Notice of Scoping. Any substantive comments received will be addressed in the EA.
Additional Information
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[top] 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., CP25-204), 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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC website also provides access to the texts of formal
Dated: June 27, 2025.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-12334 Filed 7-1-25; 8:45 am]
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