Notice2026-18453
Freeport LNG Development, L.P.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Regasification Terminal Disconnect Project
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Published
September 10, 2026
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 174 (Thursday, September 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57586-57587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18453]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP03-75-000]
Freeport LNG Development, L.P.; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Regasification
Terminal Disconnect Project
On April 6, 2026, Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport LNG)
filed a motion in Docket No. CP03-75-000 requesting to partially
terminate authorization granted under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act
to abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed
project is known as the Regasification Terminal Disconnect Project
(Project), and would decommission, disconnect, and/or demolish obsolete
facilities that are no longer necessary for the Terminal's present-day
export operations.
On April 20, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Motion to Vacate Certificate
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\ For tracking purposes under the National Environmental
Policy Act, the unique identification number for documents relating
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1788449291.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--September 18, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--December 17, 2026
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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
Freeport LNG's Terminal has been operated exclusively for the
purpose of liquefying natural for export and has not regasified
imported LNG for over a decade, therefore Freeport LNG proposes to
decommission, disconnect, and/or demolish obsolete facilities
authorized by the Commission, which are no longer necessary for the
Terminal's present-day export operations.
The Regasification Terminal Disconnect Project (Project) would
involve the removal of the Regasification Facilities and modification/
relocation of certain facilities required for continued operations at
the terminal's liquefaction facility on Quintana Island in Brazoria
County, Texas. Freeport LNG proposes to execute the Project in about 22
months including the design phase with removal and modification taking
place over 12 months. This would involve physically disconnecting the
regasification facilities from the liquefaction facility and modifying/
relocating the facilities required for continued operations as well as
demolition and removal of the regasification facilities, including
associated underground piping, equipment foundations, and concrete
paving.
Background
On July 2, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed
Regasification Terminal Disconnect 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. No comments
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were received in response to the Notice of Scoping.
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#9fd0cfcfdff9faedfcb1f8f0e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e1aeb1b1a187849382cf868e97">[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., CP03-75), 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#fcbab9aebfb39290959299af898c8c938e88bc9a998e9fd29b938a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e383b2c3d31101217101b2d0b0e0e110c0a3e181b0c1d50191108">[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: September 4, 2026.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-18453 Filed 9-9-26; 8:45 am]
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