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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 91377-91378]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26940]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP24-490-000]

EcoEl[eacute]ctrica, L.P.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation 
of an Environmental Assessment for the EcoEl[eacute]ctrica Liquefied 
Natural Gas (LNG) Supply Pipeline Capacity Project

    On July 5, 2024, EcoEl[eacute]ctrica, L.P. (EcoEl[eacute]ctrica), 
filed an application in Docket No. CP24-490-000 requesting 
authorization under section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act to increase the 
sendout capacity in its LNG Supply Pipeline Capacity Project (Project) 
to the existing off-site Truck Loading Facility (TLF) from 250 gpm to 
500 gpm in Pe[ntilde]uelas, Puerto Rico.
    On July 19, 2024, 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\ In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's 
regulations, the unique identification number for documents relating 
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1730221396. 40 CFR 
1501.5(c)(4) (2024).
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--April 4, 2025
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--July 3, 2025
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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

    EcoEl[eacute]ctrica proposes to increase the sendout capacity in 
its LNG Supply Pipeline to the existing off-site TLF from

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250 gpm to 500 gpm, to satisfy the increasing demand for liquefied 
natural gas from the TLF and its downstream users. The requested 
capacity increase would require no construction and only minor 
modifications to the existing LNG facilities at the Terminal. 
Specifically, the Project would only require LNG sendout pressure 
control setpoint adjustments at the inlet of the LNG Supply Pipeline.

Background

    On October 22, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
EcoEl[eacute]ctrica LNG Supply Pipeline Capacity 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; other interested parties; and 
local libraries and newspapers. To date, no comments have been 
received. Any 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 https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to register for eSubscription.
    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports 
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission 
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, 
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access 
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For 
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as 
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is 
encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
    Additional information about the Project is available from the 
Commission's Office of External Affairs at (866) 208-FERC or on the 
FERC website (www.ferc.gov). 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., 
CP24-490-000), 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 [email protected]. 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.

    Dated: November 13, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-26940 Filed 11-18-24; 8:45 am]
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