Notice2022-09447
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Calcasieu Pass Uprate Amendment Project
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May 3, 2022
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09447]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP22-25-000]
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Calcasieu Pass
Uprate Amendment Project
On December 3, 2021, Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC (Calcasieu
Pass) filed an application in Docket No. CP22-25-000 requesting an
amendment to its Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act authorization granted
by the Commission on February 21, 2019 in Docket No. CP15-550-000. The
proposed project is known as the Calcasieu Pass Uprate Amendment
Project (Project), and it would increase the Calcasieu Pass Export
Terminal's authorized peak liquefaction capacity achievable under
optimal conditions from 12.0 million metric tons per annum to 12.4
million metric tons per annum of liquified natural gas (LNG)--or from
approximately 620 billion cubic feet to 640.7 billion cubic feet per
year (gas equivalence).
On December 15, 2021, 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--June 24, 2022
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--September 22, 2022
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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.
This schedule is dependent upon the applicant providing complete
responses to information requested by staff in the timeframe identified
in staff's environmental information requests. 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
Calcasieu Pass proposes to increase the Export Terminal's
authorized peak liquefaction capacity achievable under optimal
conditions from 12.0 million metric tons per annum to 12.4 million
metric tons per annum of LNG. According to Calcasieu Pass, this
proposed increase in the peak liquefaction capacity reflects
refinements in the conditions and assumptions concerning the maximum
potential operations. The requested increase does not involve the
construction of any new facilities nor any modification of the
previously authorized facilities. There would be no land disturbance
required for this Project.
Background
On March 24, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Calcasieu
Pass Uprate Amendment Project. 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. Comments were filed by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, RESTORE, and the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
regarding light and noise pollution, air emissions, safety,
environmental justice, climate change, and economic impacts. 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 <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., CP22-25-000), 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#de989b8c9d91b0b2b7b0bb8dabaeaeb1acaa9eb8bbacbdf0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97d1d2c5d4d8f9fbfef9f2c4e2e7e7f8e5e3d7f1f2e5f4b9f0f8e1">[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: April 27, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-09447 Filed 5-2-22; 8:45 am]
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