Notice2021-27564
Freeport LNG Development, L.P.; FLNG Liquefaction, LLC; FLNG Liquefaction 2, LLC; FLNG Liquefaction 3, LLC; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Freeport LNG Capacity Amendment Project
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December 21, 2021
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72226-72227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27564]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP21-470-000]
Freeport LNG Development, L.P.; FLNG Liquefaction, LLC; FLNG
Liquefaction 2, LLC; FLNG Liquefaction 3, LLC; Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review of the Freeport LNG Capacity Amendment Project
On June 29, 2021, Freeport LNG Development, L.P., FLNG
Liquefaction, LLC, FLNG Liquefaction 2, LLC, and FLNG Liquefaction 3,
LLC (together referred to as Freeport LNG) filed an application with
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) in Docket
No. CP21-470-000 requesting authorization pursuant to Section 3(a) of
the Natural Gas Act to increase the liquefied natural gas (LNG)
production capacity of the Freeport LNG terminal located on Quintana
Island, in Brazoria County, Texas. Freeport LNG proposes to increase
the authorized maximum LNG production capacity from 782 billion cubic
feet per year (bcf/y) to approximately 870 bcf/y. The proposal is known
as the Freeport LNG Capacity Amendment Project (Project).
On July 14, 2021, the Commission issued its Notice of Application
for the
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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 Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant
notice identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for the completion
of the EA for the Project.
Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--April 22, 2022
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--July 21, 2022
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 and Background
Pursuant to Section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act and in accordance
with Part 153 of the Commission's regulations, Freeport LNG filed an
application to amend the authorizations granted by the Commission in
Docket Nos. CP12-509-000 and CP12-29-000, as amended in Docket Nos.
CP15-518-000 and CP20-532-000.
Freeport LNG has determined that under the upper limit normal
operating conditions, 870 bcf/y reflects the maximum quantity of LNG
that could be produced in a particular year on the basis of operating
at an annualized rate of 2.38 bcf per day at design conditions
previously approved by the Commission. Freeport LNG is seeking to align
the terminal's authorizations with this maximum design LNG production
capability. Freeport LNG states that no additional construction or
modification of previously-authorized facilities is required to
implement this increase.
The U.S. Department of Transportation--Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration is a cooperating agency in the
preparation of the EA.
Additional Information
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to
keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets,
the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. 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. Go to <a href="https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview">https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview</a> 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 (<a href="http://www.ferc.gov">www.ferc.gov</a>). Using the ``eLibrary'' link, select
``General Search'' from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date
range and ``Docket Number'' (i.e., CP21-470), 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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#13555641505c7d7f7a7d76406663637c616753757661703d747c65"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a5c5f485955747673747f496f6a6a75686e5a7c7f6879347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>. 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: December 14, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-27564 Filed 12-20-21; 8:45 am]
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