82 FR 49201 - Fourchon LNG LLC; Application for Long-Term, Multi-Contract Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 204 (October 24, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 24, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 49201-49203] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23017] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [FE Docket No. 17-105-LNG] Fourchon LNG LLC; Application for Long-Term, Multi-Contract Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application (Application), filed on August 17, 2017, by Fourchon LNG LLC (Fourchon LNG), requesting long- term, multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a volume equivalent to 260 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year. Fourchon LNG seeks authorization to export this LNG from a proposed natural gas liquefaction facility to be located on Port Fourchon at Belle Pass in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana (Facility). Fourchon LNG proposes to site, construct, own, and operate this Facility with a peak capacity of approximately five million tonnes per annum (mtpa). The Facility will be developed in phases, with the first phase expected to have a capacity of two mtpa, to be followed by the remaining LNG trains as demand develops, each of which will have a capacity of 0.5 mtpa. Fourchon LNG requests authorization to export this LNG to countries with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy, including both countries with which the United States has entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas (FTA countries) and all other countries (non- FTA countries). Fourchon LNG requests the non-FTA authorization for a term of 20 years, to commence on the date of first export following the commencement of operations or seven years from the date of a final order granting export authorization, whichever is first. Fourchon LNG is requesting this authorization on its own behalf and as agent for other entities who hold title to the natural gas at the time of export. Fourchon LNG filed the Application under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Additional details can be found in Fourchon LNG's Application, posted on the DOE/FE Web site at https://www.energy.gov/fe/downloads/fourchon-lng-llc-fe-dkt-no-17-105-lng. Protests, motions to intervene, notices of intervention, and written comments are invited. DATES: Protests, motions to intervene or notices of intervention, as applicable, [[Page 49202]] requests for additional procedures, and written comments are to be filed using procedures detailed in the Public Comment Procedures section no later than 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, December 26, 2017. ADDRESSES: Electronic Filing by email: [email protected]. Regular Mail: U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34), Office of Regulation and International Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, P.O. Box 44375, Washington, DC 20026-4375. Hand Delivery or Private Delivery Services (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.): U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34), Office of Regulation and International Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 3E-042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Howard or Larine Moore, U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34), Office of Regulation and International Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 3E-042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9387, (202) 586-9478. R.J. Colwell, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Electricity and Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6D-033, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-8499. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE/FE Evaluation In the Application, Fourchon LNG requests authorization to export LNG from the proposed Facility to both FTA countries and non-FTA countries. This Notice applies only to the portion of the Application requesting authority to export LNG to non-FTA countries pursuant to section 3(a) of the NGA, 15 U.S.C. 717b(a). DOE separately will review the portion of the Application requesting authority to export LNG to FTA countries pursuant to section 3(c) of the NGA, 15 U.S.C. 717b(c). In reviewing Fourchon LNG's request for a non-FTA export authorization, DOE will consider any issues required by law or policy. DOE will consider domestic need for the natural gas, as well as any other issues determined to be appropriate, including whether the arrangement is consistent with DOE's policy of promoting competition in the marketplace by allowing commercial parties to freely negotiate their own trade arrangements. As part of this analysis, DOE will consider the following two studies examining the cumulative impacts of exporting domestically produced LNG:Effect of Increased Levels of Liquefied Natural Gas on U.S. Energy Markets, conducted by the U.S. Energy Information Administration upon DOE's request (2014 EIA LNG Export Study); \1\ and --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The 2014 EIA LNG Export Study, published on Oct. 29, 2014, is available at: https://www.eia.gov/analysis/requests/fe/. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Macroeconomic Impact of Increasing U.S. LNG Exports, conducted jointly by the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and Oxford Economics, on behalf of DOE (2015 LNG Export Study).\2\ Additionally, DOE will consider the following environmental documents: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ The 2015 LNG Export Study, dated Oct. 29, 2015, is available at: http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/20151113_macro_impact_of_lng_exports_0.pdf. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Addendum to Environmental Review Documents Concerning Exports of Natural Gas From the United States, 79 FR 48132 (Aug. 15, 2014); \3\ and --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ The Addendum and related documents are available at: https://energy.gov/fe/addendum-environmental-review-documents-concerning-exports-natural-gas-united-states. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas from the United States, 79 FR 32260 (June 4, 2014).\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ The Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Report is available at: http://energy.gov/fe/life-cycle-greenhouse-gas-perspective-exporting-liquefied-natural-gas-united-states. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parties that may oppose this Application should address these issues and documents in their comments and/or protests, as well as other issues deemed relevant to the non-FTA portion of the Application. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., requires DOE to give appropriate consideration to the environmental effects of its proposed decisions. No final decision will be issued in this proceeding until DOE has met its environmental responsibilities. Public Comment Procedures In response to this Notice, any person may file a protest, comments, or a motion to intervene or notice of intervention, as applicable, regarding the non-FTA export portion of the Application. Interested persons will be provided 60 days from the date of publication of this Notice in which to submit comments, protests, motions to intervene, notices of intervention. Any person wishing to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene or notice of intervention. The filing of comments or a protest with respect to the Application will not serve to make the commenter or protestant a party to the proceeding, although protests and comments received from persons who are not parties will be considered in determining the appropriate action to be taken on the Application. All protests, comments, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention must meet the requirements specified by the regulations in 10 CFR part 590. Filings may be submitted using one of the following methods: (1) Emailing the filing to [email protected], with FE Docket No. 17-105-LNG in the title line; (2) mailing an original and three paper copies of the filing to the Office of Regulation and International Engagement at the address listed in ADDRESSES; or (3) hand delivering an original and three paper copies of the filing to the Office of Regulation and International Engagement at the address listed in ADDRESSES. All filings must include a reference to FE Docket No. 17-105-LNG. Please Note: If submitting a filing via email, please include all related documents and attachments (e.g., exhibits) in the original email correspondence. Please do not include any active hyperlinks or password protection in any of the documents or attachments related to the filing. All electronic filings submitted to DOE must follow these guidelines to ensure that all documents are filed in a timely manner. Any hardcopy filing submitted greater in length than 50 pages must also include, at the time of the filing, a digital copy on disk of the entire submission. A decisional record on the Application will be developed through responses to this Notice by parties, including the parties' written comments and replies thereto. Additional procedures will be used as necessary to achieve a complete understanding of the facts and issues. If an additional procedure is scheduled, notice will be provided to all parties. If no party requests additional procedures, a final Opinion and Order may be issued based on the official record, including the Application and responses filed by parties pursuant to this Notice, in accordance with 10 CFR 590.316. The Application is available for inspection and copying in the Office of Regulation and International Engagement docket room, Room 3E- 042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. The docket room is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Application and any filed protests, motions to intervene or notice of interventions, and comments will also be available electronically by going to [[Page 49203]] the following DOE/FE Web address: http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/gasregulation/index.html. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 18, 2017. John A. Anderson, Director, Office of Regulation and International Engagement, Office of Oil and Natural Gas. 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Mr. Todd Balazs SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Ms. Jennifer Balisle appointment of members to the DON’s
[FE Docket No. 17–105–LNG]
VADM Terry Benedict numerous Senior Executive Service
Ms. Juliette Beyler (SES) Performance Review Boards Fourchon LNG LLC; Application for
RADM Bon Boxall (PRBs), is being made pursuant to 5 Long-Term, Multi-Contract
Mrs. Diane Boyle U.S.C. 4314(c)(4). Authorization To Export Liquefied
Mr. William Bray Dated: October 17, 2017. Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade
Ms. Anne Brennan Agreement Nations
A.M. Nichols,
Mr. Steven Cade
Mr. Phillip Chudoba Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE.
General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register
Mr. Anthony Cifone ACTION: Notice of application.
Liaison Officer.
RDML Brian Corey
[FR Doc. 2017–23012 Filed 10–23–17; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy
Dr. Bruce Danly
RADM Mark Darrah BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE)
Mr. Tom Dee gives notice of receipt of an application
RDML Moises DelToro, III (Application), filed on August 17, 2017,
Mr. Frank DiGiovanni DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE by Fourchon LNG LLC (Fourchon LNG),
RDML James Downey requesting long-term, multi-contract
Department of the Navy authorization to export domestically
Mr. Victor Gavin
CAPT John Gearhart Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) in
Ms. Donjette Gilmore a volume equivalent to 260 billion cubic
Patent License; Taoglas USA, Inc.
Dr. Frank Herr feet (Bcf) per year. Fourchon LNG seeks
Mr. Neil Hogg AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DOD. authorization to export this LNG from a
Mr. Robert Hogue ACTION: Notice. proposed natural gas liquefaction
Mr. Mark Honecker facility to be located on Port Fourchon
Mr. Steven Iselin SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy at Belle Pass in Lafourche Parish,
VADM David Johnson hereby gives notice of its intent to grant Louisiana (Facility). Fourchon LNG
Ms. Joan Johnson an exclusive license to Taoglas USA, proposes to site, construct, own, and
Ms. Joan Johnson Inc. of San Diego, CA. The proposed operate this Facility with a peak
Dr. Walter Jones license is a revocable, nonassignable, capacity of approximately five million
Ms. Jennifer LaTorre exclusive license to practice the tonnes per annum (mtpa). The Facility
Mr. Paul Lluy invention embodied in U.S. Pat. App. will be developed in phases, with the
Mr. Joe Ludovici Ser. No. 15/267,219: BROADBAND first phase expected to have a capacity
Mr. Michael Madden CIRCULARLY POLARIZED ANTENNA of two mtpa, to be followed by the
Dr. Michael Malanoski in the fields of use of automotive and remaining LNG trains as demand
BGen Greg Masiello Internet of Things (IoT) throughout the develops, each of which will have a
Mr. Donald McCormack, Jr. United States, the District of Columbia, capacity of 0.5 mtpa. Fourchon LNG
Ms. Ann-Cecile McDermott the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and requests authorization to export this
Mr. James Meade all other United States territories and LNG to countries with which trade is
Mr. William Melton possessions. The Secretary of the Navy not prohibited by U.S. law or policy,
RADM Michael Moran has an ownership interest in this including both countries with which the
CAPT Scott Moran invention. United States has entered into a free
Mr. Garry Newton trade agreement (FTA) requiring
RDML Dean Peters DATES: Anyone wishing to object to the national treatment for trade in natural
Mr. Garrett Ressing grant of this license has fifteen (15) days gas (FTA countries) and all other
LtGen Michael Rocco from the date of this notice to file countries (non-FTA countries).
Dr. Stephen Russell written objections along with Fourchon LNG requests the non-FTA
Mr. Steven Schulze supporting evidence, if any. authorization for a term of 20 years, to
RDML Robert Sharp ADDRESSES: Written objections are to be commence on the date of first export
Ms. Cindy Shaver filed with the Naval Undersea Warfare following the commencement of
Mr. James Smerchansky Center Division, Newport, 1176 Howell operations or seven years from the date
Ms. Allison Stiller St., Bldg. 102T, Code 00T2, Newport, RI of a final order granting export
Mr. Patrick Sullivan 02841. authorization, whichever is first.
Ms. Leslie Taylor FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Fourchon LNG is requesting this
Ms. Mary K. Tompa Theresa A. Baus, Head, Technology authorization on its own behalf and as
Mr. Stephen Trautman Partnerships Office, Naval Undersea agent for other entities who hold title to
Ms. Gloria Valdez Warfare Center Division, Newport, 1176 the natural gas at the time of export.
Dr. David Walker Howell St., Bldg. 102T, Code 00T2, Fourchon LNG filed the Application
RDML Stephen Williamson Newport, RI 02841, telephone 401–832– under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act
Mr. William Williford 8728, or Email Theresa.baus@navy.mil. (NGA). Additional details can be found
Mr. Robert Woods in Fourchon LNG’s Application, posted
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Mr. Samuel Worth Authority: 35 U.S.C. 207, 37 CFR part 404 on the DOE/FE Web site at https://
Ms. Lynn Wright Dated: October 17, 2017. www.energy.gov/fe/downloads/
RDML Michael Zarkowski A.M. Nichols, fourchon-lng-llc-fe-dkt-no-17-105-lng.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate Protests, motions to intervene, notices of
Leslie Joseph, Director, Executive General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register intervention, and written comments are
Management Program Office, Office of Liaison Officer. invited.
Civilian Human Resources at 202–685– [FR Doc. 2017–23009 Filed 10–23–17; 8:45 am] DATES: Protests, motions to intervene or
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| Dates | Protests, motions to intervene or notices of intervention, as applicable, requests for additional procedures, and written comments are to be filed using procedures detailed in the Public Comment Procedures section no later than 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, December 26, 2017. | |
| Contact | Beverly Howard or Larine Moore, U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34), Office of Regulation and International Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 3E-042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9387, (202) 586-9478. | |
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