Freeport LNG Development, L.P., FLNG Liquefaction, LLC, FLNG Liquefaction 2, LLC, FLNG Liquefaction 3, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Hourly Production Increase Project

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 213 (Thursday, November 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69835-69836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22609]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP26-551-000]


Freeport LNG Development, L.P., FLNG Liquefaction, LLC, FLNG 
Liquefaction 2, LLC, FLNG Liquefaction 3, LLC; Notice of Schedule for 
the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Hourly 
Production Increase Project

    On July 7, 2026, Freeport LNG Development, L.P., FLNG Liquefaction, 
LLC, FLNG Liquefaction 2, LLC, and FLNG Liquefaction 3, LLC 
(collectively Freeport LNG) filed an application seeking approval to 
increase the maximum hourly liquified natural gas (LNG) production rate 
of the Liquefaction Project from approximately 33.6 million standard 
cubic feet per hour to 35 million cubic feet per hour. Granting the 
requested authorization will provide Freeport LNG with operational 
flexibility to increase the hourly LNG production rate in response to 
maintenance, downtime or other operational events, while allowing 
Freeport LNG to achieve (but not exceed) the currently authorized 
maximum annual LNG production capacity of 870 billion cubic feet per 
year.
    On July 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 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-019-20-000-1790266302.
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--November 6, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--February 4, 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

    Freeport LNG proposed increase the maximum hourly LNG production 
rate of the Liquefaction Project from approximately 33.6 to 25 million 
standard cubic feet. Freeport LNG has determined that the Hourly 
Maximum reflects the maximum flow rate of the Liquefaction Project at 
low ambient temperatures while other production variables are 
optimized.
    Freeport LNG's has indicated that this increase can be implemented 
within the operating limits of existing major equipment. No changes are 
proposed to the currently installed major equipment, layout or design 
basis. Freeport LNG is not proposing to increase the maximum annual LNG 
production capacity of the Liquefaction Project and Freeport LNG is 
proposing no changes to any other engineering documents previously 
submitted.

Background

    The Notice of Application informed stakeholders of three ways to 
become involved in the Commission's review of the Amendment, by either: 
(1) filing comments; (2) protesting Freeport LNG's proposal; or (3) 
filing a motion to intervene. We received no comments in response to 
the Notice of Application.

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

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interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office 
of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c788979787a1a2b5a4e9a0a8b1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f9b6a9a9b99f9c8b9ad79e968f">[email&#160;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., CP26-551), 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#c78182958488a9abaea9a294b2b7b7a8b5b387a1a2b5a4e9a0a8b1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87c1c2d5c4c8e9ebeee9e2d4f2f7f7e8f5f3c7e1e2f5e4a9e0e8f1">[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.

(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1)

    Dated: November 2, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-22609 Filed 11-4-26; 8:45 am]
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