Notice2023-24838
Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC, CCL Midscale 8-9, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project
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November 9, 2023
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 216 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77304-77305]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24838]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP23-129-000]
Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC, CCL Midscale 8-9, LLC; Notice
of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the
Corpus Christi Liquefaction Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project
On March 30, 2023, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC and CCL
Midscale 8-9, LLC (collectively referred to as CCL) filed an
application in Docket No. CP23-129-000 requesting Authorization
pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate
certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known
as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project
(Project) and would expand CCL's existing terminal production
capabilities. The proposed Trains 8 & 9 together would be capable of
liquefying up to approximately 170 Billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/y)
of natural gas for export.
On April 13, 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.\1\
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\1\ 40 CFR 1501.10 (2020).
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA March 15, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ June 13, 2024
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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
CCL plans to construct and operate two midscale liquification
trains; on-site refrigerant storage, end flash, and boil-off gas
facilities; and proposes an increase in the authorized loading rate of
liquified natural gas ship carriers in San Patricio and Nueces
Counties, Texas. The Project facilities would be interconnected with
the existing Liquefaction Project and Stage 3 Project facilities
(authorized under Docket Nos. CP12-507-000 and CP18-512-000,
respectively, and collectively referred to as CCL Terminal), which
would require minor modifications for purposes of interconnection and
integration of the expansion facilities. The Project would require the
use of 1,395 acres of land within the CCL Terminal property.
Background
On November 10, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Planned
Corpus Christi Liquefaction Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project and Notice of
Public Scoping Session (Notice of Scoping). The Notice of Scoping,
issued during the pre-filing review of the Project in Docket No. PF22-
10-000, 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
and Notice of Application, the Commission received comments from the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Parks and Wildlife Service,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
The primary issues raised by the commenters are permitting, outreach,
vessel traffic, shoreline erosion, socioeconomics, environmental
justice, air quality, water resources, aquatic resources, safety, and
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cumulative impacts. All substantive comments will be addressed in the
EA.
U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and U.S. Coast
Guard are cooperating agencies 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.
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#37786767775152455419505841"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ffb0afafbf999a8d9cd1989089">[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.,
CP23-129), 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#094f4c5b4a46676560676c5a7c7979667b7d496f6c7b6a276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="25636077666a4b494c4b40765055554a575165434057460b424a53">[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: November 3, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-24838 Filed 11-8-23; 8:45 am]
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