# Presentation: 010656

## Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

**EPAct 2005 Authorities &****  **
** ****FY06 Status of **
**LNG Facilities and Pipelines**
** **
**IRWA Federal Agency Update**
**January 26, 2006**

## Energy Policy Act of 2005

- Section 313-  grants significant new federal authority.
- ---the Rational Siting Process
- Lead agency for _coordinating all Federal authorizations_ and for complying with NEPA.

## 
Pre-Filing Regulations effective November 17, 2005
Mandatory use of PRE-FILING for LNG applicants
Exclusive siting authority

- Pre-Filing Regulations effective November 17, 2005
- Mandatory use of PRE-FILING for LNG applicants
- Exclusive siting authority

**Authorities Given to FERC****LNG**

## Pre-Filing Requirementsfor LNG Projects

- Meet with staff regarding proposed project
- Submit draft RFP for 3rd Party EIS contract and draft PF request for staff review
- _File_ PF request
- Complete _at least_ 6 months of PF review

## Contents of PFRequest Letter

- Anticipated schedule for filing of application and desired date for Commission approval
- Description of zoning and site availability
- Description of the project area including maps and plot plans
- List of federal and state permitting agencies agreeing to participate in PF

**Notes:**
Include agency/contact designated by governor for consultation on state and local safety considerations

## Contents of PFRequest Letter

- Dates for submission of required permit applications
- Description of work done to date (e.g., surveys, stakeholder contacts, engineering)
- List of interested persons and organizations contacted
- Proposals from 3rd party contractors

## Contents of PFRequest Letter

- Identification of environmental and engineering firms under contract
- Agreement to submit _COMPLETE_ Environmental Report and application
- Public participation plan
- Certification that LOI and prelim. WSA have been submitted to USCG

## Timing Considerationsfor PF Review

- _Director of OEP approves PF Request_
- +7 days	Applicant identify locations for 			open houses, agency meetings
- +14 days	Applicant executes 3PC contract and 		informs all stakeholders of project
- +30 days	Applicant submits mailing list and 			draft RR 1

## Timing Considerationsfor PF Review

- _End of Scoping_
- +14 days	Applicant responds to issues
- +60 days	Applicant files drafts RRs 1-12
- _Prior to Filing Application_
- -90 days	Applicant files draft RR13
- -60 days	Applicant files revised draft 				RRs 1-12, if required
- _With Application_
- Applicant submits Follow-on WSA to USCG

## SCHEDULING
FERC sets schedule for Federal auth. related to NGA projects
Ensure expeditious completion of proceedings
Each fed agency w/ an aspect shall cooperate with FERC and
Agencies shall comply with the schedule

- FERC sets schedule for Federal auth. related to NGA projects
- Ensure expeditious completion of proceedings
- Each fed agency w/ an aspect shall cooperate with FERC and
- Agencies shall comply with the schedule

**Authorities Given to FERC****LNG & Pipelines**

**Notes:**
The first three bullets apply to all NGA authorizations.  Federal authorizations are any authorizations required by Federal law with respect to authorizations under sections 3 or 7 of the NGA; and include any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law.

Exclusive authority for siting LNG Terminals 
Lead agency for coordinating Federal authorizations and complying with NEPA
Setting schedule for Federal authorizations
Federal and state agencies considering a Federal authorization shall cooperate with the FERC and comply with the schedule deadlines

## Authorities Given to FERC LNG & Pipelines (cont’d)

- CONSOLIDATED RECORD
- FERC maintains a consolidated record
- Agencies must help create this record
- Must use this record for appeals
- The intent of the record and schedule is to reduce redundancy and sequential processes

**Notes:**
FERC shall maintain a consolidated record for all actions relating to Federal authorizations
Both Federal and state agencies must cooperate in creation of this record
Record to be used in appeals of CZMA or applicant requested judicial review of actions on Federal authorizations

## Authorities Given to FERC LNG & Pipelines (cont’d)

- CONSOLIDATED RECORD (cont’d)
- Applicants may have to file with FERC copies of all information filed with agencies in support of Federal authorizations
- Agencies may have to file with FERC copies of all information serving as the basis for their decisions on Federal authorizations

**Notes:**
FERC shall maintain a consolidated record for all actions relating to Federal authorizations
Both Federal and state agencies must cooperate in creation of this record
Record to be used in appeals of CZMA or applicant requested judicial review of actions on Federal authorizations

## Authorities Given to FERC LNG & Pipelines (cont’d)

- CONSOLIDATED RECORD (cont’d)
- Record is for decisions & appeals of CZMA or judicial review of agency actions or failure to act
- For Federal authorizations other than the CZMA, jurisdiction is:
- DC Circuit for failure to act, or
- Circuit for project area for appeal
- [Bypasses agency appeal processes]

**Notes:**
FERC shall maintain a consolidated record for all actions relating to Federal authorizations
Both Federal and state agencies must cooperate in creation of this record
Record to be used in appeals of CZMA or applicant requested judicial review of actions on Federal authorizations

## FERC Coordination with States– LNG Only

- Governor appoints an agency to consult
-     -ME,NY,NJ,DE,MD,MS,LA,TX,CA,OR-
- FERC must consult with this agency
- State agency may file a safety advisory report

**Notes:**
Governor shall appoint a state agency to consult on state and local safety concerns
FERC must consult with this agency prior to issuance of any order approving an LNG Terminal -- Topics =
  the kind and use of the facility
The existing and projected population and demographic characteristics of the location
The existing and proposed land use near the location
The natural and physical aspects of the location
The emergency response capabilities near the facility location, and
The need to encourage remote siting.
State agency has 30 days from the filing of an application with FERC to file a safety advisory report

## FERC Coordination with Dept. of Defense

- FERC/DOD MOU on LNG facilities which may affect an active military installation
- Concurrence of DOD required

**Notes:**
FERC must enter into an MOU to consult and coordinate with DOD on LNG facilities which may affect an active military installation
FERC must obtain concurrence of DOD before authorizing an LNG facility affecting training or activities of an active military installation

## Pipeline and LNG Projects in NEPA Pre-Filing

- CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission:  Carthage to Perryville Project, 42”, 170-mi. pipeline from Carthage, Tx –Delhi, La.  20,620 HP
- Transcontinental Gas Pipeline: Potomac Expansion Project, 2, 42”, 20 mi. pipeline loops, compression upgrade in Va.
- Rockies Express Pipeline:  Rockies Express Project, Segment 1, 42", 710 mi pipeline from Cheyenne Hub to Audrain Co., Mo., 1.5 Bcf/d with 4 compressor stations.
- Transwestern Pipeline Company: Phoenix Expansion Project, 36", 260 mi. pipeline loop and compressor replacement from Yavapai Co. to Phoenix, Az.
- Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC: Ramapo Expansion Project, replace 4.8  mi. of 26" with 42" and compressor upgrades in NY, Ct., & NJ.
- Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.: Market Access Project, compressor station & cooling facilities in Ct. & cooling facilities in NY to accommodate additional volumes by Millennium and Algonquin.
- Northern Natural Gas Company:  Northern Lights Project, 109 mi. various dia. ML expansion  & 20,900 HP compressor increase in Ia., Mn., Wi., & Ne.
- Golden Pass Pipeline Management, LLC: Optimumization Variation, reduce looping of 43 mi. of 36" to one 33 mi., 42" pipeline orig. authorized in CP04-400, et.al.
- Questar Pipeline Company: Overthrust to Opal Pipeline Project, 28 mi., 36” pipeline connecting Kern River PL to Overthrust PL in Wyo.
- Cameron LNG, LLC: LNG Terminal Expansion Project, 1.15 Bcf/day capacity facility expansion at Hackberry, La.
- Quoddy Bay, L.L.C.:  Quoddy Bay LNG Terminal:  Pre-file approval pending.
- Equitrans, L.P.:  Big Sandly Pipeline Project,  60 mi.. 20” pipeline project in Eastern Kentucky.
- Downeast LNG, Inc.: Downeast LNG Terminal Project,  625 MMcf/d LNG import terminal with 26 mile sendout PL to Baileyville Compressor Staion (M&NE)
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*FERC*

- FY 2006

*Office of Energy Projects*

**Originally NEPA Pre-filing, now **
**Pending Certificate Proceeding**

**NEPA Pre-filing**

**Began as NEPA Pre-filing;**
**Certificate has been issued **

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## Pipeline and LNG Projects in NEPA Pre-Filing

**3.****	****Jewell Ridge Pipeline (Duke): 30-mi.; 100,000 Dth/d.**
**4****	****Broadwater Energy LNG: Broadwater Energy Project; **1.25 Bcf terminal; 25 mi. pipeline.
**5.****	****Gulf LNG Energy, LLC:  Gulf LNG Energy Project. (CP06-12, 13, & 14)**
**6.****	****Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corporation:  Leidy to Long Island Expansion Project. 50.1 mi. PL in several loops & uprates; **
**7.****	****Southern Natural Gas Company; Cypress Pipeline Project:  175 mi. PL; 3 10,350 hp compressors; 500,000 Mcfd. (CP05-388)**
**8.****	****Creole Trail LNG & Creole Trail Pipeline Project: 3.3 Bcf terminal; 118 mi. dual 42” PL. (CP05-360)**
**9.****	****Casotte Landing LNG:  1.3 Bcf LNG terminal; on-site pipeline interconnect. (CP05-420)**
**10.****	****Northern Star Natural Gas LNG Project: 1 Bcf LNG terminal; 35 mi. pipeline.**
**11.****	****Florida Gas Transmission Company Phase VII Expansion: 32.2 mi, 36” ; Pipeline with additional compression (CP06-1)**
**12.****	****NA; bad docket no.**
**13.****	****Florida Gas Transmission Company; SR 91 Widening Project.:  Potential Pipeline Relocation/Replacement. (CP06-9)**
**14.****	****North Baja, LLP; No. Baja Expansion:  126 mi. 36”&42” PL loop, 987,500 Dth/day capacity.**
**Sonora Pipeline, LLC; Burgos Hub:  31 mi., 30”**
**Iroquois Pipeline Operating Co:  Brookhaven Lateral: 21.5 mi. 24”**
**Maritimes and Northeast  Pipeline, L.L.C.: Phase IV Expansion; 131 mi. looping, 1.5 Bcf/day, additional compression.**

*FERC*

- FY 2005

*Office of Energy Projects*

**Originally NEPA Pre-filing, now **
**Pending Certificate Proceeding**

**NEPA Pre-filing**

**Began as NEPA Pre-filing;**
**Certificate has been issued **

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**1****	****Colorado Interstate Gas Co.:  Raton Basin 2005 Expansion      **
**       ****Project, 102-mi. pipeline looping in CO, KS, & OK; added **
**        ****compression in    OK ; 104,600 Dth/d. (CP05-50)**
**2.     Midwestern Gas Transmission Co.:  MGT Eastern  Expansion        **
**        ****Project; 30-mi. 120,000 Dth/d. (CP05-372)**

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## Existing and Proposed 

_**CONSTRUCTED**_
**A. Everett, MA :  **1.035 Bcfd  (Tractebel - DOMAC)
**B. Cove Point, MD :  **1.0 Bcfd  (Dominion - Cove Point LNG)
**C. Elba Island, GA :  **0.68 Bcfd  (El Paso - Southern LNG)
**D. Lake Charles, LA :  **1.2 Bcfd  (Southern Union - Trunkline LNG)
**E. Gulf of Mexico:** 0.5 Bcfd,  (Gulf Gateway Energy Bridge - Excelerate Energy)
_**APPROVED BY FERC**_
**1. Lake Charles, LA:**  0.6 Bcfd (Southern Union - Trunkline LNG)** **
**2. Hackberry, LA : **1.5 Bcfd,  (Sempra Energy)
**3. Bahamas : ** 0.84 Bcfd,  (AES Ocean Express)*
**4. Bahamas : ** 0.83 Bcfd,   (Calypso Tractebel)*
**5. Freeport, TX : ** 1.5 Bcfd,   (Cheniere/Freeport LNG Dev.)
**6. Sabine, LA :  **2.6 Bcfd (Cheniere LNG)
**7. Elba Island, GA:  **0.54 Bcfd (El Paso - Southern LNG)
**8. Corpus Christi, TX: **2.6 Bcfd, (Cheniere LNG)
**9. ****Corpus Christi, TX :  **1.0 Bcfd (Vista Del Sol - ExxonMobil)
**10. Fall River, MA :** 0.8 Bcfd,  (Weaver's Cove Energy/Hess LNG)
**11. Sabine, TX :  **1.0 Bcfd (Golden Pass - ExxonMobil)
**12. Corpus Christi, TX**:  1.0 Bcfd (Ingleside Energy - Occidental Energy Ventures)
_**APPROVED BY MARAD/COAST GUARD**_
**13. Port Pelican:** 1.6 Bcfd,  (Chevron Texaco)
**14. ****Louisiana Offshore : ** 1.0 Bcfd (Gulf Landing - Shell)
_**CANADIAN APPROVED TERMINALS**_
**15. St. John, NB :  **1.0 Bcfd,  (Canaport - Irving Oil)
**16. Point Tupper, NS  **1.0 Bcf/d  (Bear Head LNG - Anadarko)
_**MEXICAN APPROVED TERMINALS**_
**17. Altamira, Tamulipas :  **0.7 Bcfd,  (Shell/Total/Mitsui)
**18. Baja California, MX :  **1.0 Bcfd,  (Sempra)
**19. Baja California - Offshore :**  1.4 Bcfd,  (Chevron Texaco)
_**PROPOSED TO FERC**_
**20. Long Beach, CA :** 0.7 Bcfd,  (Mitsubishi/ConocoPhillips - Sound Energy Solutions)
**21. Logan Township, NJ :  **1.2 Bcfd (Crown Landing LNG - BP)
**22. Bahamas : ** 0.5 Bcfd,  (Seafarer - El Paso/FPL )
**23.**** Port Arthur, TX:**  1.5 Bcfd (Sempra)
**24. Cove Point, MD :  **0.8 Bcfd  (Dominion)
**25. LI Sound, NY:  **1.0 Bcfd (Broadwater Energy - TransCanada/Shell)
**26.** **Pascagoula, MS:**  1.0 Bcfd (Gulf LNG Energy LLC)
**27. Bradwood, OR:**  1.0 Bcfd (Northern Star LNG - Northern Star Natural Gas LLC)
**28.** **Pascagoula, MS:**  1.3 Bcfd (Casotte Landing - ChevronTexaco)
**29. Cameron, LA:  **3.3 Bcfd (Creole Trail LNG - Cheniere LNG)
**30. Port Lavaca, TX:  **1.0 Bcfd (Calhoun LNG - Gulf Coast LNG Partners)
**31. Freeport, TX: ** 2.5 Bcfd (Cheniere/Freeport LNG Dev. - Expansion)
**32. Sabine, LA:  **1.4 Bcfd (Cheniere LNG - Expansion)
**33. ****Hackberry, LA : **1.15 Bcfd  (Cameron LNG - Sempra Energy - Expansion)
**34. Pleasant Point, ME :  **0.5 Bcfd  (Quoddy Bay, LLC)
**35. Robbinston, ME:  **0.5 Bcfd (Downeast LNG - Kestrel Energy/Dean Girdis)
_**PROPOSED TO MARAD/COAST GUARD**_
**36. California Offshore**: 1.5 Bcfd (Cabrillo Port - BHP Billiton)
**37. So. California Offshore :** 0.5 Bcfd,  (Crystal Energy)
**38. Louisiana Offshore : ** 1.0 Bcfd (Main Pass McMoRan Exp.)
**39. ****Gulf of Mexico:** 1.0 Bcfd (Compass Port - ConocoPhillips)
**40. Gulf of Mexico:  **1.5 Bcfd (Beacon Port Clean Energy Terminal** - **ConocoPhillips)
**41. Offshore Boston, MA:**  0.4 Bcfd (Neptune LNG - Tractebel)
**42. Offshore Boston, MA:**  0.8 Bcfd (Northeast Gateway - Excelerate Energy)

**Existing and Proposed **
**North American LNG Terminals**

**As of January 25, 2006**

*FERC*

*Office of Energy Projects*

- A

- 3

- 4

- 22

- 36

- 20

- 38

- 37

- 14

- B

- 1

- 24

- US Jurisdiction
-     FERC
-        US Coast Guard

- *    *US pipeline approved; LNG terminal pending in Bahamas*

- 26

- 10

- 25

- 21

- 7

- C

- D

- 40

- 13

- 5,31

- 9

- 6,32

- 41

- 27

- E

- 15

- 17

- 16

- 18

- 19

- 42

- 8

- 12

- 30

- 11

- 23

- 29

- 39

- 2,33

- 35

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## Potential North American

_**POTENTIAL U.S. SITES IDENTIFIED BY PROJECT SPONSORS**_
**43. Coos Bay, OR:  **0.13 Bcfd,  (Energy Projects Development)
**44. ****California - Offshore:**  0.75 Bcfd,  (Chevron Texaco)
**45. California - Offshore:**  0.75 Bcfd (OceanWay - Woodside Natural Gas)
**46. St. Helens, OR:**  0.7 Bcfd (Port Westward LNG LLC)
**47. Galveston, TX:**  1.2 Bcfd (Pelican Island - BP)
**48. Philadelphia, PA:**  0.6 Bcfd (Freedom Energy Center - PGW)
**49. Astoria, OR:  **1.0 Bcfd (Skipanon LNG - Calpine)
**50. Boston, MA:**  0.8 Bcfd (AES Battery Rock LLC**  - **AES Corp.)
**51. Calais, ME:**  ? Bcfd (BP Consulting LLC)
**52. Baltimore, MD:  **1.5 Bcfd (AES Sparrows Point – AES Corp.)
**53. Elba Island, GA:**  0.9 Bcfd (El Paso - Southern LNG)
_**POTENTIAL CANADIAN SITES IDENTIFIED BY PROJECT SPONSORS**_
**54. Quebec City, QC :  **0.5 Bcfd (Project Rabaska - Enbridge/Gaz Met/Gaz de France)
**55. Rivière-du- Loup, QC:**  0.5 Bcfd (Cacouna Energy - TransCanada/PetroCanada)
**56. Kitimat, BC:**  0.61 Bcfd (Galveston LNG)
**57. Prince Rupert, BC:** 0.30 Bcfd (WestPac Terminals)
**58. Goldboro, NS**  1.0 Bcfd (Keltic Petrochemicals)
_**POTENTIAL MEXICAN SITES IDENTIFIED BY PROJECT SPONSORS**_
**59. Lázaro Cárdenas, MX :  **0.5 Bcfd** **(Tractebel/Repsol)
**60. Puerto Libertad, MX:  **1.3 Bcfd** **(Sonora Pacific LNG)
**61. Offshore Gulf, MX:  **1.0 Bcfd** **(Dorado - Tidelands)
**62. Manzanillo, MX:  **0.5 Bcfd
**63. Topolobampo, MX:  **0.5 Bcfd

**Potential North American**
**LNG Terminals**

**As of January 25, 2006**

*FERC*

*Office of Energy Projects*

- 44

- 43

- US Jurisdiction
-     FERC
-        US Coast Guard

- 48

- 47

- 46

- 49

- 61

- 54

- 55

- 57

- 56

- 58

- 59

- 60

- 62

- 63

- 50

- 51

- 45

- 52

- 53

## LNG EISs and Cryogenic Design Reviews

- 7 new terminals under review
- 	--1 east, 1 west, 5 gulf coast
- 4 terminals in pre-filing review
- 	--3 east, 1 west coast
- 4 plant expansions filed
- 	--1 east, 3 gulf coast
- 4 pipelines for natural gas from LNG
- 	--2 east, 2 gulf coast

**Notes:**
New terminals: 
East- Crown landing
West- Long Beach
Gulf - Port Arthur, Calhoun, Creole Trail, Casotte Landing, Clean Energy
PF’s NEW = Broadwater, Northern Star

Expansions:  Cove point, Sabine, Freeport
Pipelines: Northeast Gateway, Seafarer, Main Pass, Compass Pass

## North East LNG Terminals

**Calais, ME (51)**

**Everett, MA (A)**

**Offshore Boston – **
**Neptune (41)**

**Fall River, MA (10)**

- 	**Legend:**
- 	Existing Terminal
- 	Approved Terminal
- 	Proposed Terminal: Pre-Filing
- 	Proposed Terminal: Filed
- 		Working on DEIS
- 		Working on FEIS
- 	Potential Terminal

**North East LNG Terminals**

**January 25, 2006**

**Offshore Boston – **
**Excelerate (42)**

**Providence, RI Rejected**

**Robbinston, ME (35)**

**Boston, MA – **
**Battery Rock (50)**

**Pleasant Point, ME (34)**

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## Mid-Atlantic LNG Terminals

- 	**Legend:**
- 	Existing Terminal
- 	Approved Terminal
- 	Proposed Terminal: Pre-Filing
- 	Proposed Terminal: Filed
- 		Working on DEIS
- 		Working on FEIS
- 	Potential Terminal

**Cove Point, MD (B/24)**

**Logan Township, NJ (21)**

**Mid-Atlantic LNG Terminals**

**Long Island Sound, NY (25)**

**Philadelphia, PA (48)**

**January 25, 2006**

**Baltimore, MD (52)**

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## South East LNG Terminals

**South East LNG Terminals**

**Elba Island, GA (C/7/53)**

**Bahamas (3/4/22)**

- 	**Legend:**
- 	Existing Terminal
- 	Approved Terminal
- 	Proposed Terminal: Pre-Filing
- 	Proposed Terminal: Filed
- 		Working on DEIS
- 		Working on FEIS
- 	Potential Terminal

**(Pipelines only)**

**January 25, 2006**

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## Gulf Coast LNG Terminals

**Corpus Christi, TX (8)**

**Lake Charles, LA (D/1)**

**Port Pelican (13)**

**Freeport, TX (5/31)**

**Golden Pass (11)**

**Port Lavaca, TX (30)**

**Port Arthur (23)**

**Sabine Pass, LA (6/32)**

**Gulf Coast LNG Terminals**

**Freeport **
**McMoran (38)      **

**Hackberry (2/33)**

**Gulf Landing **
**(14)**

- 	**Legend:**
- 	Existing Terminal
- 	Approved Terminal
- 	Proposed Terminal: Pre-Filing
- 	Proposed Terminal: Filed
- 		Working on DEIS/EA
- 		Working on FEIS
- 	Potential Terminal

**Galveston, TX (47)**

**Pascagoula, MS (26/28)**

**Cameron (29)**

**Beacon**
**Port **
**(40)**

**Gulf Gateway (E)**

**Vista Del Sol (9)                              **

**Ingleside LNG (12)**

**EA**

**EA**

**January 25, 2006**

**Compass **
**Port**** ****(39)**

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## Southwest LNG Terminals

**Long Beach, CA (20)**

**California Offshore (36/37/44/45)**

**Southwest LNG Terminals**

**Chevron Texaco (44)**

**BHP Billiton (36)**

**Crystal Energy (37)**

- 	**Legend:**
- 	Existing Terminal
- 	Approved Terminal
- 	Proposed Terminal: Pre-Filing
- 	Proposed Terminal: Filed
- 		Working on DEIS
- 		Working on FEIS
- 	Potential Terminal

**January 25, 2006**

**Ocean Way (45)**

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## North West LNG Terminals

**North West LNG Terminals**

**Coos Bay, OR (43)**

**Bradwood, OR (27)**

- 	**Legend:**
- 	Existing Terminal
- 	Approved Terminal
- 	Proposed Terminal: Pre-Filing
- 	Proposed Terminal: Filed
- 		Working on DEIS
- 		Working on FEIS
- 	Potential Terminal

**Astoria, OR (49)**

**St. Helens, OR (46)**

**January 25, 2006**

## Contact info

**Richard R. Hoffmann, Director**
**Division of Gas – Environment and Engineering**
**Office of Energy Projects**
**888 1****st**** St., N.E.**
**Washington, DC 20426**
- richard.hoffmann@ferc.gov
- 202-502-8066