Notice2024-26940
EcoEléctrica, L.P.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the EcoEléctrica Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Supply Pipeline Capacity Project
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Published
November 19, 2024
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 91377-91378]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26940]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP24-490-000]
EcoEl[eacute]ctrica, L.P.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation
of an Environmental Assessment for the EcoEl[eacute]ctrica Liquefied
Natural Gas (LNG) Supply Pipeline Capacity Project
On July 5, 2024, EcoEl[eacute]ctrica, L.P. (EcoEl[eacute]ctrica),
filed an application in Docket No. CP24-490-000 requesting
authorization under section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act to increase the
sendout capacity in its LNG Supply Pipeline Capacity Project (Project)
to the existing off-site Truck Loading Facility (TLF) from 250 gpm to
500 gpm in Pe[ntilde]uelas, Puerto Rico.
On July 19, 2024, 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\ The EA will be
issued for a 30-day comment period.
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\1\ In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's
regulations, the unique identification number for documents relating
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1730221396. 40 CFR
1501.5(c)(4) (2024).
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--April 4, 2025
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--July 3, 2025
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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
EcoEl[eacute]ctrica proposes to increase the sendout capacity in
its LNG Supply Pipeline to the existing off-site TLF from
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250 gpm to 500 gpm, to satisfy the increasing demand for liquefied
natural gas from the TLF and its downstream users. The requested
capacity increase would require no construction and only minor
modifications to the existing LNG facilities at the Terminal.
Specifically, the Project would only require LNG sendout pressure
control setpoint adjustments at the inlet of the LNG Supply Pipeline.
Background
On October 22, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
EcoEl[eacute]ctrica LNG Supply Pipeline Capacity 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; other interested parties; and
local libraries and newspapers. To date, no comments have been
received. Any 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.
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#014e515141676473622f666e77"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e617e7e6e484b5c4d00494158">[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.,
CP24-490-000), 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#bff9faedfcf0d1d3d6d1daeccacfcfd0cdcbffd9dacddc91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c88e8d9a8b87a6a4a1a6ad9bbdb8b8a7babc88aeadbaabe6afa7be">[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 13, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-26940 Filed 11-18-24; 8:45 am]
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