Notice2026-18991
Vinton Dome Storage Hub, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Vinton Dome Storage Hub Project
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September 16, 2026
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58669-58670]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18991]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP26-544-000]
Vinton Dome Storage Hub, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Vinton Dome Storage
Hub Project
On June 22, 2026, Vinton Dome Storage Hub, LLC (Vinton Dome) filed
an application in Docket No. CP26-544-000 requesting a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act to construct a new natural gas storage facility in
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana as part of the Vinton Dome Storage Hub
Project (Project). Via the proposed Project, Vinton Dome would
construct a natural gas storage facility designed for the injection and
storage of natural gas in underground solution-mined salt caverns and
the withdrawal of stored natural gas for delivery to interstate natural
gas transmission pipelines. The storage facility would be supplied by
four 24-inch-diameter, new bidirectional natural gas pipelines that
would interconnect with existing and planned interstate gas
transmission pipelines owned and operated by others. Vinton Dome states
the facility would provide a total underground storage capacity of
approximately 63.5 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas, with a
working gas capacity of 44.5 Bcf.
On June 30, 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 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-019-20-000-1788277558.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--January 29, 2027
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--April 29, 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 Title 18 Code of Federal
Regulations 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
The Vinton Dome Storage Hub Project would consist of the following
facilities:
<bullet> five salt dome storage caverns, each 8.9 Bcf in working
gas capacity and 3.8 Bcf in bas capacity for a total per cavern
capacity of 12.7 Bcf;
<bullet> six raw groundwater withdrawal and six class II brine
disposal wells, including associated pumping and pipeline systems;
<bullet> one cavern leaching plant;
<bullet> one 55,000-horsepower (hp) compressor station with 10
Caterpillar 3616 natural gas driven reciprocating compressor engines at
5,500 hp per unit, with appurtenant and auxiliary equipment;
<bullet> a northern header system, consisting of approximately
16.02-mile-long dual 24-inch-diameter, bidirectional natural gas
pipelines and six interconnects with other interstate gas transmission
pipelines with metering and regulation stations;
<bullet> and an eastern header system, consisting of approximately
16.27-mile-long dual 24-inch-diameter, bidirectional natural gas
pipelines, three interconnects with metering and regulation stations,
and three dual 24-inch-diameter, bidirectional natural gas lateral
pipelines totaling approximately 0.88 mile to interconnect with four
existing interstate gas transmission pipelines and metering and
regulation stations.
Background
On July 29, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Vinton
Dome Storage Hub 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;
Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries
and newspapers. The Commission received comments regarding concerns
over cumulative effects of natural gas facilities in the vicinity;
effects on groundwater, local water supplies, wetlands, and waterways;
as well as comments regarding effects on impacted communities.
Commentors also requested more transparency of privileged and
confidential information and questioned whether Vinton Dome has the
qualifications to construct a natural gas storage facility. 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.
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#f3bca3a3b395968190dd949c85"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="baf5eaeafadcdfc8d994ddd5cc">[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., CP26-544), 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#ce888b9c8d81a0a2a7a0ab9dbbbebea1bcba8ea8abbcade0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cdad9cedfd3f2f0f5f2f9cfe9ececf3eee8dcfaf9eeffb2fbf3ea">[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 11, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-18991 Filed 9-15-26; 8:45 am]
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