Notice2023-17468
Elba Liquefaction Company, LLC and Southern LNG Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Elba Liquefaction Optimization Project
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Published
August 15, 2023
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55444-55445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17468]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-375-000]
Elba Liquefaction Company, LLC and Southern LNG Company, LLC;
Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment
for the Proposed Elba Liquefaction Optimization Project
On April 28, 2023, Elba Liquefaction Company, LLC and Southern LNG
Company, LLC (Companies) filed an application in Docket No. CP23-375-
000 requesting an Authorization pursuant to section 3 of the Natural
Gas Act to amend existing authorizations
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under CP14-103-000, originally approved by the Commission on June 1,
2016.\1\ The proposed project is known as the Elba Liquefaction
Optimization Project (Project), and would involve new installations and
modifications to existing liquefaction facilities at Southern LNG
Company, LLC's existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Chatham
County, Georgia.
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\1\ Elba Liquefaction Company, L.L.C., 155 FERC ] 61,219,
(2016).
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On May 10, 2023, 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.\2\
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\2\ 40 CFR 1501.10 (2020).
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--March 8, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \3\--June 6, 2024
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\3\ 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 Companies propose to amend its June 1, 2016 Order (2016 Order)
to modify certain Movable Modular Liquefaction System (MMLS)
Dehydration and Heavies Removal units that would reduce the fouling
rate in the liquefaction units, reduce the resultant flaring events
associated with cold box deriming, and therefore allow the MMLS to
operate in an optimized condition for longer periods of time without
fouling within the existing Elba Island LNG terminal in Chatham County,
Georgia. Specifically, the Companies would make modifications to ten
MMLS units; construct and operate a new condensate plant; install three
new liquid nitrogen vaporizers; and increase the total liquefaction
capacity of the MMLS units up approximately 0.4 million tonnes per
annum (MTPA) from 2.5 to 2.9 MTPA.
Background
On June 9, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Elba
Liquefaction Optimization 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. In response to the Notice of Scoping,
the Commission received comments from the National Park Service and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, citing concerns regarding impacts to
noise sensitive areas, cultural landscapes, and endangered species from
additional facility lighting and increased noise.
All substantive comments 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.
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#68273838280e0d1a0b460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2c637c7c6c4a495e4f024b435a">[email protected]</span></a>.
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.,
CP23-375), 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#682e2d3a2b27060401060d3b1d1818071a1c280e0d1a0b460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f0b6b5a2b3bf9e9c999e95a38580809f8284b096958293de979f86">[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 9, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-17468 Filed 8-14-23; 8:45 am]
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