Notice2024-08878
Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC; Application for Blanket Authorization To Export Previously Imported Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries on a Short-Term Basis
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Published
April 25, 2024
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Energy Department
Abstract
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed on March 21, 2024, by Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC (SPL or Sabine Pass). SPL requests blanket authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) previously imported into the United States by vessel from foreign sources in a volume equivalent to 500 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas on a cumulative basis over a two-year period. SPL filed the Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 81 (Thursday, April 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31744-31745]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-08878]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. 24-28-LNG]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC; Application for Blanket
Authorization To Export Previously Imported Liquefied Natural Gas to
Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries on a Short-Term Basis
AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of application.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of
the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an
application (Application), filed on March 21, 2024, by Sabine Pass
Liquefaction, LLC (SPL or Sabine Pass). SPL requests blanket
authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) previously imported
into the United States by vessel from foreign sources in a volume
equivalent to 500 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas on a
cumulative basis over a two-year period. SPL filed the Application
under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
DATES: Protests, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention, as
applicable, requests for additional procedures, and written comments
are to be filed as detailed in the Public Comment Procedures section no
later than 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, May 28, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
Electronic Filing by email (Strongly encouraged):
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0969582979183b09881de949f95de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bed8dbccd9dfcdfed6cf90dad1db90d9d1c8">[email protected]</span></a>.
Postal Mail, Hand Delivery, or Private Delivery Services (e.g.,
FedEx, UPS, etc.): U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34), Office of
Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy and
Carbon Management, Forrestal Building, Room 3E-056, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585.
Due to potential delays in DOE's receipt and processing of mail
sent through the U.S. Postal Service, we encourage respondents to
submit filings electronically to ensure timely receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Wade or Peri Ulrey, U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34),
Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Resource
Sustainability, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management,
Forrestal Building, Room 3E-042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-4749 or (202) 586-7893,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#acc6c9c2c2c5cac9de82dbcdc8c9ecc4dd82c8c3c982cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e48e818a8a8d828196ca93858081a48c95ca808b81ca838b92">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6c1c091e054219001e09152c041d42080309420b031a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c8b8adbaa1e6bda4baadb188a0b9e6aca7ade6afa7be">[email protected]</span></a>.
Cassandra Bernstein, U.S. Department of Energy (GC-76) Office of
the Assistant General Counsel for Energy Delivery and Resilience,
Forrestal Building, Room 6D-033, 1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585, (240) 780-1691, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f497958787959a908695da9691869a8780919d9ab49c85da909b91da939b82"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e3d3f2d2d3f303a2c3f703c3b2c302d2a3b37301e362f703a313b70393128">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SPL requests a short-term blanket
authorization to export LNG that has been previously imported into the
United States from foreign sources for a two-year period commencing on
June 7, 2024. SPL states that it will export the LNG from the Sabine
Pass LNG Terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, to any country
with the capacity to import LNG via ocean-going carrier and with which
trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy. This includes both
countries with which the United States has entered into a free trade
agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas
(FTA countries) and all other countries (non-FTA countries). This
Notice applies only to the portion of the Application requesting
authority to export the LNG to non-FTA countries pursuant to section
3(a) of the NGA, 15 U.S.C. 717b(a). SPL states that its existing
blanket re-export authorization, set forth in DOE/FECM Order No. 4838
(Docket No. 22-19-LNG), is scheduled to expire on June 6, 2024. SPL
further states that it does not seek authorization to export
domestically produced natural gas or LNG.
SPL requests this authorization on its own behalf and as agent for
other parties that hold title to the LNG at the time of export.
Additional details can be found in SPL's Application, posted on the DOE
website at: <a href="https://www.energy.gov/fecm/articles/sabine-pass-liquefaction-llc-docket-no-24-28-lng">https://www.energy.gov/fecm/articles/sabine-pass-liquefaction-llc-docket-no-24-28-lng</a>.
DOE Evaluation
In reviewing SPL's Application, DOE will consider any issues
required by law or policy. DOE will consider domestic need for the
natural gas, as well as any other issues determined to be appropriate,
including whether the arrangement is consistent with DOE's policy of
promoting competition in the marketplace by allowing commercial parties
to freely negotiate their own trade arrangements. Parties that may
oppose this application should comment in their responses on these
issues.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq., requires DOE to give appropriate consideration to the
environmental effects of its proposed decisions. No final decision will
be issued in this proceeding until DOE has met its NEPA
responsibilities.
Public Comment Procedures
In response to this Notice, any person may file a protest,
comments, or a motion to intervene or notice of intervention, as
applicable. Interested parties will be provided 30 days from the date
of publication of this Notice in which to submit comments, protests,
motions to intervene, or notices of intervention.
Any person wishing to become a party to the proceeding must file a
motion to intervene or notice of intervention. The filing of comments
or a protest with respect to the Application will not serve to make the
commenter or protestant a party to this proceeding, although protests
and comments received from persons who are not parties will be
considered in determining the appropriate action to be taken on the
Application. All protests, comments, motions to intervene, or notices
of intervention must meet the requirements specified by the regulations
in 10 CFR part 590, including the service requirements.
Filings may be submitted using one of the following methods:
(1) Submitting the filing electronically at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b5d5e495c5a487b534a155f545e155c544d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="34525146535547745c451a505b511a535b42">[email protected]</span></a>;
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(2) Mailing the filing to the Office of Regulation, Analysis, and
Engagement at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section; or
(3) Hand delivering the filing to the Office of Regulation,
Analysis, and Engagement at the address listed in the ADDRESSES
section.
For administrative efficiency, DOE prefers filings to be filed
electronically. All filings must include a reference to ``Docket No.
24-28-LNG'' or ``Sabine Pass Liquefaction Application'' in the title
line.
For electronic submissions: Please include all related documents
and attachments (e.g., exhibits) in the original email correspondence.
Please do not include any active hyperlinks or password protection in
any of the documents or attachments related to the filing. All
electronic filings submitted to DOE must follow these guidelines to
ensure that all documents are filed in a timely manner.
The Application and any filed protests, motions to intervene,
notices of intervention, and comments will be available electronically
on the DOE website at <a href="http://www.energy.gov/fecm/regulation">www.energy.gov/fecm/regulation</a>.
A decisional record on the Application will be developed through
responses to this Notice by parties, including the parties' written
comments and replies thereto. Additional procedures will be used as
necessary to achieve a complete understanding of the facts and issues.
If an additional procedure is scheduled, notice will be provided to all
parties. If no party requests additional procedures, a final Order may
be issued based on the official record, including the Application and
responses filed by parties pursuant to this Notice, in accordance with
10 CFR 590.316.
Signed in Washington, DC, on April 22, 2024.
Amy Sweeney,
Director, Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of
Resource Sustainability.
[FR Doc. 2024-08878 Filed 4-24-24; 8:45 am]
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