BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Colorado Interstate Gas Company, LLC

Docket No. CP24-124-000

Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the
Totem Enhanced Deliverability Project
On April 8, 2024, Colorado Interstate Gas Company, LLC (CIG) filed an
application in Docket No. CP24-124-000 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 modify and enhance the existing Totem natural gas storage field in
Adams County, Colorado. The proposed project is known as the Totem Enhanced
Deliverability Project (Project).
On April 22, 2024, 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
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline2

November 8, 2024
February 6, 2025

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

40 CFR 1501.10 (2020)

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.
CIG proposes to modify and enhance the existing Totem natural gas storage field
to increase the maximum withdrawal rate by about 50 million standard cubic feet of
natural gas per day and increase both the maximum total inventory and base gas capacity
of the field by one billion cubic feet.
The Project would consist of the following facilities and activities:
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Installation of six new injection/withdrawal (I/W) wells, each with a
wellhead and meter yard and 0.42 mile of 6-inch-diameter lateral pipeline
to connect the new wells to gathering lines;
Conversion of one existing I/W well to an observation well;
Along Line 254F-1:
o Replacement of 0.62 mile of 8-inch-diameter gathering pipeline with
approximately 0.72 miles of 12-inch-diameter gathering pipeline to
connect the Totem Compressor Station to existing and new I/W wells;
o Replacement of approximately 0.12 mile of existing 6-inch-diameter
pipeline with approximately 0.08 mile of new 4-inch and 6-inchdiameter pipeline to interconnect with the new segment;
o Installation of 7 new tap valves/lateral tie-ins;
o Replacement of the launcher/receiver facilities;
Along Line 254-2:
o Replacement of approximately 0.28 mile of existing 6-inch and 10inch-diameter pipeline with approximately 0.26 mile of new 3-inch, 4inch and 6-inch-diameter pipeline to interconnect;
o Installation of 7 new tap valves/lateral tie-ins;
Abandonment in place of approximately 0.4 mile of 3-inch diameter on
Line 254F-7;
Installation of approximately 0.68 miles of new permanent access road that
will encircle each of the new I/W wells;
Piping modifications at the existing Totem Compressor Station; and
Injection of approximately 1 billion cubic feet of additional base gas.

Background
On May 22, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting
Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Totem Enhanced Deliverability
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. Although there have not been any issues raised for the Project as of the
issuance of this notice, all substantive comments received 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.
The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful
public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help
members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal
members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission
processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions,
comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at
(202) 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov.
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., CP24-124),
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
documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.
Dated: June 12, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-13401 Filed: 6/17/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 6/18/2024]