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]

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA April 19, 2024

90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline ^[2]  July 18, 2024

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 ( printed page 86125) interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov.

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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. 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.