[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 169 (Monday, August 31, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 53807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-19102]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-459-000]


Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC; Notice of Schedule for 
Environmental Review of The Golden Pass Amendment Project

    On May 21, 2020, Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC (Golden Pass LNG) 
filed an application in Docket No. CP20-459-000 requesting a limited 
amendment to its December 21, 2016 Order under Docket No. CP14-517-000 
that granted Golden Pass LNG authority to site, construct, and operate 
facilities for the exportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Golden 
Pass LNG proposes to increase the total LNG production capacity of the 
Golden Pass Export Project in Jefferson County, Texas. The proposed 
project is known as the Golden Pass Amendment Project (Project).
    On May 28, 2020, 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 Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant notice 
identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for the completion of the 
EA for the Project.

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--November 6, 2020
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--February 4, 2021

    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

    The Project would increase the authorized LNG production capacity 
of Golden Pass LNG's facilities currently under construction from 15.6 
million metric tons per annum (MTPA) to 18.1 MTPA. The Project LNG 
capacity increasewould not require any additional facility 
construction. Golden Pass LNG states the increase is based on a 
recalculation of the maximum design LNG production capability of the 
facilities. Golden Pass LNG would coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard 
regarding any potential increases in marine traffic due to the capacity 
increase.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to 
keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, 
the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This can 
reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by 
automatically providing you with notification of these filings, 
document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to register for eSubscription.
    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., CP20-459), 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: August 25, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-19102 Filed 8-28-20; 8:45 am]
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