Notice2025-10791

Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Supply Lateral Project

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June 13, 2025

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 113 (Friday, June 13, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 25041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-10791]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP25-205-000]


Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Supply Lateral 
Project

    On April 11, 2025, Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC (Golden Pass LNG) 
filed an application under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act and Part 
153 of the Commission's regulations requesting authorization to amend 
its existing authorization for the Golden Pass LNG Export Project 
granted by the Commission on December 21, 2016 \1\ to construct the 
Supply Lateral Project (Project) in Jefferson County, Texas. The 
Project purpose is to enhance supply security and flexibility to the 
LNG terminal by providing access to two additional sources of feed gas.
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    \1\ Golden Pass Products LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC, 157 
FERC ] 61,222 (2016) (December 2016 Order).
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    On April 24, 2025, 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\ For tracking purposes under the National Environmental 
Policy Act, the unique identification number for documents relating 
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1749464402.
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--September 12, 2025
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \3\--December 11, 2025
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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

    Golden Pass LNG proposes to construct and operate approximately 1.1 
miles of 42-inch-diameter natural gas supply lateral pipeline, a 
receipt interconnect station, a meter station, and associated 
appurtenant facilities, located entirely within the Golden Pass LNG 
property boundary, to interconnect the terminal's feed gas system with 
a new intrastate pipeline being developed by Trident Intrastate 
Pipeline LLC. In addition, Golden Pass LNG would construct a receipt 
point tie-in and meter station that would connect to a future, planned 
interstate header being developed by Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline 
LLC.
    Golden Pass would temporarily use 33 acres of land during 
construction and 17 acres would permanently impacted for operation. 
This would include three existing private access roads, one of which 
will be permanently extended; three new permanent access roads; and one 
new temporary access road, totaling approximately 10.5 acres.

Background

    On May 8, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period 
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Amendment 
to the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Supply 
Lateral Project. 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. We received no 
comments on the proposed Project. All 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, 
community organizations, 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#82cdd2d2c2e4e7f0e1ace5edf4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7e8f7f7e7c1c2d5c489c0c8d1">[email&#160;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., 
CP25-205), 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#591f1c0b1a16373530373c0a2c2929362b2d193f3c2b3a773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83c5c6d1c0ccedefeaede6d0f6f3f3ecf1f7c3e5e6f1e0ade4ecf5">[email&#160;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: June 9, 2025.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-10791 Filed 6-12-25; 8:45 am]
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