Document ID: FERC-2023-1592-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC, Holbrook Expansion Project
Posted Date: 2023-12-12T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 86124-86125]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27233]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP24-1-000]

Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the 
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Holbrook Expansion 
Project

    On October 4, 2023, Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC filed an 
application in Docket No. CP24-1-000 requesting a Certificate of Public 
Convenience and Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas 
Act to construct and operate certain natural gas facilities. The 
proposed project is known as the Holbrook Expansion Project (Project), 
and it would provide about 1.1 billion cubic feet of additional natural 
gas transportation capacity per day to Cameron LNG, LLC's liquefied 
natural gas (LNG) export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
    On October 19, 2023, 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\ 40 CFR 1501.10 (2020)
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA April 19, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\ July 18, 2024
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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

    Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC proposes to construct and operate 
two new natural gas compressor units, and associated aboveground 
facilities, ancillary and auxiliary equipment at its existing Holbrook 
Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    The Holbrook Expansion Project would consist of the following 
facilities:
     one new 42,000-horsepower natural gas turbine compressor 
unit (in a new compressor building);
     one new 5,350-horsepower natural gas reciprocating 
compressor unit (in an existing compressor building);
     1,100-foot-long, 36-inch-diameter discharge header 
pipeline;
     one new warehouse; and
     associated ancillary and auxiliary equipment.
    Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC would also use a temporary laydown 
yard, workspace, and existing access road.

Background

    On November 13, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping 
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 
Holbrook Expansion 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. All substantive comments received in response to the 
Notice of Scoping 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

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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'' (i.e., CP24-1), 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: December 5, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-27233 Filed 12-11-23; 8:45 am]
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