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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 233 (Wednesday, December 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 96237-96238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28409]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP22-21-000; CP22-21-001; CP22-22-000; CP22-22-001]

Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, Venture Global CP Express, LLC; 
Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of a Supplemental Environmental 
Impact Statement for the CP2 LNG Project and CP Express Pipeline 
Project

    On June 27, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission or FERC) issued an Order Granting Authorizations Under 
Sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (Authorization Order) for 
Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC's CP2 LNG Project and Venture Global CP 
Express, LLC's CP Express Pipeline Project.\1\ On July 29, 2024, a 
coalition of petitioners (Petitioners) filed a timely request for 
rehearing and motion for stay of the Authorization Order. On November 
27, 2024, the Commission issued an Order Addressing Arguments Raised on 
Rehearing And Setting Aside Prior Order, In Part (Rehearing Order).\2\ 
The Rehearing Order set aside the Authorization Order, in part, 
regarding the Commission's analysis of the cumulative air quality 
impacts specific to the projects' nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and 
particles with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 2.5 
microns (PM2.5) emissions, for the purpose of conducting 
additional environmental review in light of an opinion issued by the 
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.\3\ The 
Rehearing Order further stated that these issues and other air quality 
issues raised on rehearing by Petitioners will be addressed in a future 
order to be issued upon completion of an environmental review, as 
described below.
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    \1\ Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, 187 FERC ] 61,199 (2024).
    \2\ Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, 189 FERC ] 61,148 (2024).
    \3\ See Healthy Gulf v. FERC, 107 F.4th 1033 (D.C. Cir. 2024).
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Schedule for Environmental Review

    This notice identifies the planned schedule for the completion of a 
supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the projects to 
address the issues related to the Commission's analysis of the 
cumulative air quality impacts specific to the projects' NO2 
and PM2.5 emissions, as raised by Petitioners.\4\
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    \4\ In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's 
regulations, the unique identification number for documents relating 
to this environmental review is SEIS-019-20-000-1732105621. 40 CFR 
1501.5(c)(4) (2024).
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    This planned schedule is based on issuance of the draft SEIS in 
February 2025, opening a 45-day comment period.

Issuance of Notice of Availability of the final SEIS--May 9, 2025

    This notice identifies the Commission's anticipated schedule for 
issuance of the final order for the projects, which serves as the 
Commission's record of decision. We currently anticipate issuing a 
final order for the projects no later than:

Issuance of Final Order--July 24, 2025

    If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be 
provided.

Projects Description

    The CP2 LNG Project includes a liquefaction plant with 20 million 
metric tons per annum (MTPA) of nameplate liquefaction capacity and a 
peak achievable capacity of 28 MTPA under optimal operating conditions 
consisting of eighteen liquefaction blocks, four aboveground full 
containment LNG storage tanks, and two marine LNG loading docks.
    The CP Express Pipeline Project involves an approximately 85.4-
mile-long mainline pipeline from Jasper County, Texas, to the LNG 
Project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, an approximately 6.0-mile-long 
lateral pipeline in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and associated 
aboveground facilities in Louisiana and Texas. The pipeline project is 
designed to transport feed gas to the CP2 LNG Project and will allow CP 
Express to provide up to 4,400,000 dekatherms per day of firm 
transportation service.

Background

    On December 2, 2021, Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC filed a request, 
in Docket No. CP22-21-000, under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) 
and Part 153 of the Commission's regulations for authorization to site, 
construct, and operate the CP2 LNG Project, a new

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liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Cameron Parish, 
Louisiana.
    In the same application, Venture Global CP Express, LLC filed a 
request, in Docket No. CP22-22-000, under NGA section 7(c) and Parts 
157 and 284 of the Commission's regulations, for a certificate of 
public convenience and necessity to construct and operate the CP 
Express Pipeline Project, a new interstate natural gas pipeline system 
to connect the CP2 LNG Project to the existing natural gas pipeline 
grid in east Texas and southwest Louisiana.
    The Commission issued a Notice of Availability of the Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement on January 19, 2023. On July 28, 2023, 
the final EIS was issued. As noted above, on June 27, 2024, the 
Commission issued an Authorization Order for the projects, agreeing 
with the conclusions presented in the final EIS.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the SEIS 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, the public is 
encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
    Additional information about the projects 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., 
CP22-21 and CP22-22), 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.

Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-28409 Filed 12-3-24; 8:45 am]
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