Notice2026-10093
Trans-Foreland Pipeline Company LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Kenai LNG Cool Down Expansion Project
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May 20, 2026
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29472-29473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10093]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-61-000]
Trans-Foreland Pipeline Company LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Kenai LNG Cool Down
Expansion Project
On January 9, 2026, Trans-Foreland Pipeline Company LLC (Trans-
Foreland) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-61-000 requesting an
Authorization pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act to construct
and operate certain natural gas facilities. The proposed project is
known as the Kenai LNG Cool Down Expansion Project (Project) and would
expand facilities at the Kenai LNG Terminal to receive up to 0.4
million metric tons per annum of liquified natural gas (LNG) and
achieve a send-out capacity of up to 20 billion cubic feet per year.
On January 21, 2026, 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
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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\ For tracking purposes under the National Environmental
Policy Act, the unique identification number for documents relating
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1775745838.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--October 16, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--January 14, 2027
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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
Trans-Foreland states its proposal to amend the previously
authorized Kenai LNG Cool Down Project would expand capacity to meet
the natural gas demands of the Southcentral Alaska market. The project
would include substituting the installation of the electric powered
trim LNG vaporizer and the associated feed pump with the installation
of six high-pressure cryogenic vertical turbine pumps and two submerged
combustion vaporizers, each rated at 100 million standard cubic feet
per day. Trans-Forland would also substitute the previously authorized
new boil-off gas (BOG) booster compressor unit with five new BOG
compressors and three BOG aftercoolers to avoid routine venting. The
BOG units would be housed in a new compressor building that was
authorized under the previous Kenai Cool Down Project. A new power
distribution center building and power transformers would also be part
of this project. All construction and operations would occur within the
existing 76-acre fenced operating footprint and the marine terminal of
the Kenai LNG Terminal. Further, Trans-Foreland states that it may use
vessels with up to a 174,000 cubic meter capacity to service its
project.
Background
On March 27, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Kenai LNG
Cool Down Expansion Project (Notice of Scoping). The Notice of Scoping
was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government
agencies; elected officials; Native American tribes; Alaska Native
Corporations, environmental and public interest groups; other
interested parties; local libraries, and media outlets. In response to
the Notice of Scoping, the Commission has received no comments to date.
If any comments are received, all substantive comments will be
addressed in the EA.
The U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Department of Transportation's
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 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.
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office
of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c736c6c7c5a594e5f125b534a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c887989888aeadbaabe6afa7be">[email protected]</span></a>.
Additional information about the Project is available from 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., CP26-61), 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#3b7d7e697874555752555e684e4b4b54494f7b5d5e4958155c544d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5939087969abbb9bcbbb086a0a5a5baa7a195b3b0a7b6fbb2baa3">[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.
(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1)
Dated: May 15, 2026.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-10093 Filed 5-19-26; 8:45 am]
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