[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 224 (Monday, November 24, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52937-52938]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-20661]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP25-527-000]
Nueva Era Dos, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an
Environmental Assessment for the Nueva Era Dos Pipeline Project
On July 24, 2025, Nueva Era Dos, LLC (Nueva Era Dos) filed an
application in Docket No. CP25-527-000 requesting an Authorization
pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate
certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known
as the Nueva Era Dos Pipeline Project (Project) and would provide a new
international interconnection primarily designed to deliver about one
billion standard cubic feet of natural gas per day to industrial
customers in Mexico.
On August 7, 2025, 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
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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\ For tracking purposes under the National Environmental
Policy Act, the unique identification number for documents relating
to this environmental review is EA-019-20-000-1758098973.
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Schedule for Environmental Review
Issuance of EA--January 30, 2026
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \2\--April 30, 2026
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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
Nueva Era Dos proposes to construct, operate and maintain a natural
gas pipeline crossing the United States-Mexico border. According to
Nueva Era Dos, its project would provide a new international
interconnection primarily designed to deliver about one billion
standard cubic feet of natural gas per day to industrial customers in
Mexico. This pipeline would be capable of exporting and importing
natural gas. The Project would consist of approximately 3,603 feet of
36-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline installed via a
horizontal directional drill in Maverick County, Texas.
Background
On September 5, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Nueva Era
Dos Pipeline Project and Notice of Public Scoping Session (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. In response to
the Notice of Scoping, the Commission received comments from the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In its comments, the EPA
recommend the EA address the environmental effects that construction,
operation, and maintenance of the Project would have on air quality and
water quality. The EPA also recommended that the EA address
construction-related hazardous materials and waste. All substantive
comments 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,
community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly
available information and navigate Commission processes. For public
inquiries and assistance with making filings such as 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'' excluding the last three digits (i.e.,
CP25-527), 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: October 7, 2025.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-20661 Filed 11-21-25; 8:45 am]
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