Notice2022-26678
Rio Grande LNG, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Carbon Capture and Sequestration System Amendment
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December 8, 2022
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 235 (Thursday, December 8, 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>]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP22-17-000]
Rio Grande LNG, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Carbon Capture and
Sequestration System Amendment
On November 17, 2021, Rio Grande LNG, LLC filed an application in
Docket No. CP22-17-000 requesting a Limited Amendment to Rio Grande
LNG, LLC's November 22, 2019 Authorization pursuant to Section 3 of the
Natural Gas Act. The proposed project is known as the Carbon Capture
and Sequestration System Amendment (Project) and would incorporate
carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) systems into the site and design
of the Rio Grande LNG Terminal, which was previously approved by the
Commission on November 22, 2019.
On November 29, 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--May 5, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--August 3, 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.
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
The Project would incorporate CCS systems into the approved site
and design of the Rio Grande LNG Terminal in Cameron County, Texas. The
proposed CCS facilities consist of the following: flue gas cooling and
carbon dioxide absorption, dehydration, and compression equipment;
amine regenerator and reboiler; and hot oil system.
Background
On September 2, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Carbon Capture and Sequestration System Amendment and Notice of Public
Scoping Sessions (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. In response to the Notice of Scoping, the Commission
received comments from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency; Texas Governor Greg Abbott; Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department; Cameron County; Another Gulf; Friends of
the Wildlife Corridor; Save RGV; Sierra Club (including the Lower Rio
Grande Valley Group); Rio Grande LNG, LLC; and numerous individuals.
The primary issues raised by the commenters related to general
opposition to or support for the Project; climate change, air quality,
and greenhouse gas emissions; environmental justice; wetlands and water
quality; vegetation and wildlife; and impacts related to the Project's
non-jurisdictional facilities. All substantive comments will be
addressed in the EA.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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 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.,
CP22-17), 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#63252631202c0d0f0a0d06301613130c111723050611004d040c15"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e0a6a5b2a3af8e8c898e85b39590908f9294a086859283ce878f96">[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 2, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-26678 Filed 12-7-22; 8:45 am]
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