Notice2022-18947
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Venture Global Plaquemines LNG Uprate Amendment Project
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September 1, 2022
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 169 (Thursday, September 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53739-53740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18947]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP22-92-000]
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Venture Global
Plaquemines LNG Uprate Amendment Project
On March 11, 2022, Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC (Plaquemines
LNG) filed an application in Docket No. CP22-92-000 requesting an
amendment to its Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act authorization granted
by the
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Commission on September 30, 2019 in Docket No. CP17-66-000. The
proposed amendment is known as the Venture Global Plaquemines LNG
Uprate Amendment Project (Project). Plaquemines LNG's proposed Project
would increase the authorized peak liquefaction capacity of the
Plaquemines LNG Export Terminal from 24.0 million metric tons per annum
(MTPA) to 27.2 MTPA of liquified natural gas (LNG)--or from
approximately 1,240 billion cubic feet to 1,405 billion cubic feet per
year (gas equivalence).
On March 25, 2022, 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 January 6, 2023
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ April 6, 2023
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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.
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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
Plaquemines LNG proposes to increase the Export Terminal's
authorized peak liquefaction capacity achievable under optimal
conditions from 24.0 MTPA to 27.2 MTPA of LNG. According to Plaquemines
LNG, 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 the Project.
Background
On May 11, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Venture
Global Plaquemines LNG 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 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma,
Louisiana Bucket Brigade, the Deep South Center for Environmental
Justice, and Sierra Club, stating concerns with air quality impacts,
climate change, environmental justice, 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'' excluding the last three digits (i.e.,
CP22-92), 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#60262532232f0e0c090e05331510100f121420060512034e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1d5b584f5e5273717473784e686d6d726f695d7b786f7e337a726b">[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: August 26, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-18947 Filed 8-31-22; 8:45 am]
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