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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[FE Docket No. 12–155–LNG]
Sempra LNG Marketing, LLC;
Application for Blanket Authorization
To Export Previously Imported
Liquefied Natural Gas on a Short-Term
Basis
Office of Fossil Energy, DOE.
Notice of application.
AGENCY:
The Office of Fossil Energy
(FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE)
gives notice of receipt of an application
(Application), filed on October 26, 2012,
by Sempra LNG Marketing, LLC
(Sempra LNG Marketing), requesting
blanket authorization to export liquefied
natural gas (LNG) that previously had
been imported into the United States
from foreign sources in an amount up to
the equivalent of 250 billion cubic feet
(Bcf) of natural gas on a short-term or
spot market basis for a two-year period
commencing on February 1, 2013.1 The
SUMMARY:
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1 Sempra LNG Marketing, LLC, DOE/FE Order No.
2885 (December 3, 2010) extends through January
31, 2013.
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LNG would be exported from the
Cameron LNG Terminal (Cameron
Terminal) owned by Sempra LNG
Marketing’s affiliate Cameron LNG, LLC,
in Cameron Parish, Louisiana to any
country with the capacity to import
LNG via ocean-going carrier and with
which trade is not prohibited by U.S.
law or policy. The Application was filed
under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA). Protests, motions to intervene,
notices of intervention, and written
comments are invited.
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, January 25,
2013.
ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Energy
(FE–34), Office of Oil and Gas Global
Security and Supply, Office of Fossil
Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 3E–
042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larine Moore or Beverly Howard, U.S.
Department of Energy (FE–34), Office of
Oil and Gas Global Security and Supply
Office of Fossil Energy, Forrestal
Building, Room 3E–042, 1000
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Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20585, (202) 586–9478; (202) 586–
9387; Edward Myers, U.S. Department
of Energy, Office of the Assistant
General Counsel for Electricity and
Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, Room
6B–256, 1000 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586–3397.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Sempra LNG Marketing, a Delaware
limited liability company with its
principal place of business in San
Diego, California, is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Sempra LNG, a Delaware
corporation. Sempra LNG, through its
other subsidiaries, owns and operates
LNG receipt and storage terminals in
North America, including the Cameron
Terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Sempra LNG Marketing is engaged in
the business of purchasing and
marketing supplies of LNG. Sempra is a
customer of the Cameron Terminal. On
June 22, 2012, FE issued DOE/FE Order
No. 3122, which granted Sempra LNG
Marketing blanket authorization to
import LNG from various international
sources for a two year period beginning
on September 1, 2012. On December 3,
2010, FE issued Order No. 2885, which
granted Sempra LNG Marketing
authority to export a cumulative total of
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250 Bcf of previously imported LNG
from the Cameron Terminal to any
country with which trade is not
prohibited by U.S. law or policy. The
export authorization granted by Order
No. 2885 is effective for a two year
period that commenced on February 1,
2011.
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Current Application
In the instant Application, Sempra
LNG Marketing requests blanket
authorization to export LNG from the
Cameron Terminal that has been
previously imported into the United
States from foreign sources. Sempra
requests this authority over a two-year
period in an amount up to the
equivalent of 250 Bcf of natural gas, on
a cumulative basis, over a two-year
period beginning on February 1, 2013,
immediately on expiration of the
authorization in Order No. 2885.
Sempra LNG Marketing is seeking such
authorization to export previously
imported LNG to any country with the
capacity to import LNG via ocean-going
carrier and with which trade is not
prohibited by Federal law or policy.
Sempra LNG Marketing states that it
does not seek authorization to export
domestically-produced natural gas or
LNG.
Sempra LNG Marketing states that its
requested blanket authorization would
provide the additional option of
exporting volumes of foreign-sourced
LNG that are not needed to service the
domestic market. Sempra LNG
Marketing states that it is not proposing,
and is not seeking authorization to
export any domestically produced
natural gas or LNG. This application
seeks authorization only to export LNG
that has been previously imported into
the United States.
Sempra LNG Marketing asserts that no
facility modifications or additions are
required in order for it to export foreignsourced LNG from the Cameron
Terminal.
Public Interest Considerations
Sempra LNG Marketing states that the
requested blanket authorization will
allow it to purchase LNG at prevailing
international prices for import to the
United States, even when prices in other
markets may be higher, by giving it the
ability to store LNG at the Cameron
Terminal and later sell it in the most
competitive market. Sempra LNG
Marketing states that this ability to react
to changing market conditions by either
importing LNG for sale in the United
States, or importing LNG for subsequent
export to other markets will enhance the
potential supply or natural gas in the
U.S. market. Sempra LNG Marketing
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states that when gas supplies are in
balance with domestic demand, LNG
will be imported and used to
supplement domestic gas supplies.
When there is a surplus of domestic gas
supplies, as at the present time, there
will be the opportunity to import LNG
with the ability to later export it to serve
other markets.
In support of its application, Sempra
LNG Marketing states that section 3 of
the NGA provides that application to
export natural gas to foreign countries
will be authorized unless there is a
finding that they ‘‘will not be consistent
with the public interest.2 Sempra LNG
Marketing states that in reviewing an
export application, FE applies the
principles set forth in DOE Delegation
Order No. 0204–111, which focuses
primarily on the domestic need for the
gas to be exported and the Secretary of
Energy’s natural gas policy guidelines.3
Sempra LNG Marketing states that in
its existing authorization to export
foreign-sourced LNG granted in DOE/FE
Order No. 2885, FE noted that the ‘‘U.S.
consumers presently have access to
substantial quantities of natural gas
sufficient to meet domestic demand
from multiple other sources at
competitive prices without drawing on
the LNG which Sempra LNG Marketing
seeks to export.’’ 4 Sempra LNG
Marketing asserts that the relevant
circumstances have not changed in the
nearly two years since that finding.
Environmental Impact
Sempra LNG Marketing states that no
new facilities or modifications to any
existing facilities at the Cameron
Terminal would be required in order for
Sempra LNG Marketing to export LNG
from that facility. Sempra LNG
Marketing asserts that exports of LNG
from the Cameron Terminal also would
not increase the number of LNG carriers
that the Cameron Terminal is designed
and authorized to accommodate.
Finally, Sempra LNG Marketing states
that granting this application will not
constitute a federal action significantly
affecting the human environment within
the meaning of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
DOE/FE Evaluation
This export Application will be
reviewed pursuant to section 3 of the
NGA, as amended, and the authority
contained in DOE Delegation Order No.
00–002.00L (April 29, 2011) and DOE
2 15 U.S.C. 717b.(a). Natural gas is defined to
include LNG in 10 CFR part 590.102(i).
3 Sempra LNG Marketing referenced 49 FR 6684,
February 22, 1984.
4 Quoting Order No. 2885 at 5.
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Redelegation Order No. 00–002.04E
(April 29, 2011). In reviewing this LNG
export Application, 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. Persons that may
oppose this Application should
comment in their responses on these
issues.
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 NEPA
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. Any person
wishing to become a party to the
proceeding must file a motion to
intervene or notice of intervention, as
applicable. 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. The
information contained in any filing will
not be held confidential and will be
posted to DOE’s public Web site except
to the extent confidential treatment is
requested and granted.
Filings may be submitted using one of
the following methods: (1) Emailing the
filing to fergas@hq.doe.gov, with FE
Docket No. 12–155–LNG in the title
line; (2) mailing an original and three
paper copies of the filing to the Office
of Oil and Gas Global Security and
Supply at the address listed in
ADDRESSES; or (3) hand delivering an
original and three paper copies of the
filing to the Office of Oil and Gas Global
Security and Supply at the address
listed in ADDRESSES.
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
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facts and issues. A party seeking
intervention may request that additional
procedures be provided, such as
additional written comments, an oral
presentation, a conference, or trial-type
hearing. Any request to file additional
written comments should explain why
they are necessary. Any request for an
oral presentation should identify the
substantial question of fact, law, or
policy at issue, show that it is material
and relevant to a decision in the
proceeding, and demonstrate why an
oral presentation is needed. Any request
for a conference should demonstrate
why the conference would materially
advance the proceeding. Any request for
a trial-type hearing must show that there
are factual issues genuinely in dispute
that are relevant and material to a
decision and that a trial-type hearing is
necessary for a full and true disclosure
of the facts.
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 filed by Sempra LNG
Marketing is available for inspection
and copying in the Office of Natural Gas
Regulatory Activities Docket 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
the following DOE/FE web address:
https://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/
gasregulation/.
Issued in Washington, DC, on December
20, 2012.
John A. Anderson,
Manager, Natural Gas Regulatory Activities,
Office of Oil and Gas Global Security and
Supply, Office of Fossil Energy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. CP13–26–000]
Prior Notice of Activity Under Blanket
Certificate; Dominion Transmission,
Inc.
On December 7, 2012, Dominion
Transmission, Inc. (Dominion) filed
with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission) an
application under section 7 of the
Natural Gas Act and Sections 157.205
and 157.208 of the Commission’s
regulations, and Dominion’s
authorization in Docket No. CP88–712–
000, 52 FERC ¶61,112 (1990) for
authority to replace TL–465 pipeline
facilities located in Prince William
County, Virginia. Dominion will replace
the section of pipeline to meet Class 3
design requirements, as more fully
detailed in the Application.
Questions regarding this application
may be directed to Brad Knisley,
Regulatory and Certificates Analyst,
Dominion Transmission, Inc., 701 East
Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219,
by calling 804–771–4412, by faxing
304–357–3206 or Emailing
Brad.A.Knisley@dom.com.
Any person or the Commission’s staff
may, within 60 days after issuance of
the instant notice by the Commission,
file pursuant to Rule 214 of the
Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR
385.214) a motion to intervene or notice
of intervention and pursuant to Section
157.205 of the regulations under the
NGA (18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the
request. If no protest is filed within the
time allowed therefore, the proposed
activity shall be deemed to be
authorized effective the day after the
time allowed for filing a protest. If a
protest is filed and not withdrawn
within 30 days after the allowed time
for filing a protest, the instant request
shall be treated as an application for
authorization pursuant to Section 7 of
the NGA.
Protests will be considered by the
Commission in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but will
not serve to make protestants parties to
the proceeding. Any person wishing to
become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as
appropriate. Such motions or protests
must be filed on or before the comment
date. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy
of that document on the Applicant, on
or before the comment date. It is not
necessary to serve motions to intervene
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or protests on persons other than the
Applicant.
The Commission encourages
electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the
‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.fere.gov.
Persons unable to file electronically
should submit an original and seven
copies of the protest or intervention to
the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
This filing is accessible on-line at
https://www.ferc.gov.using the
‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for
review in the Commission’s Public
Reference Room in Washington, DC.
There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the
Web site that enables subscribers to
receive email notification when a
document is added to a subscribed
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC
Online service, please email
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202) 502–8659.
Dated: December 18, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[FE Docket No. 12-155-LNG]
Sempra LNG Marketing, LLC; Application for Blanket Authorization
To Export Previously Imported Liquefied Natural Gas on a Short-Term
Basis
AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of application.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy
(DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application (Application), filed on
October 26, 2012, by Sempra LNG Marketing, LLC (Sempra LNG Marketing),
requesting blanket authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG)
that previously had been imported into the United States from foreign
sources in an amount up to the equivalent of 250 billion cubic feet
(Bcf) of natural gas on a short-term or spot market basis for a two-
year period commencing on February 1, 2013.\1\ The LNG would be
exported from the Cameron LNG Terminal (Cameron Terminal) owned by
Sempra LNG Marketing's affiliate Cameron LNG, LLC, in Cameron Parish,
Louisiana to any country with the capacity to import LNG via ocean-
going carrier and with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or
policy. The Application was filed under section 3 of the Natural Gas
Act (NGA). Protests, motions to intervene, notices of intervention, and
written comments are invited.
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\1\ Sempra LNG Marketing, LLC, DOE/FE Order No. 2885 (December
3, 2010) extends through January 31, 2013.
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, January 25,
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2013.
ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34), Office of Oil and Gas
Global Security and Supply, Office of Fossil Energy, Forrestal
Building, Room 3E-042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20585.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larine Moore or Beverly Howard, U.S.
Department of Energy (FE-34), Office of Oil and Gas Global Security and
Supply Office of Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 3E-042, 1000
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9478; (202)
586-9387; Edward Myers, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the
Assistant General Counsel for Electricity and Fossil Energy, Forrestal
Building, Room 6B-256, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
20585, (202) 586-3397.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Sempra LNG Marketing, a Delaware limited liability company with its
principal place of business in San Diego, California, is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Sempra LNG, a Delaware corporation. Sempra LNG, through
its other subsidiaries, owns and operates LNG receipt and storage
terminals in North America, including the Cameron Terminal in Cameron
Parish, Louisiana.
Sempra LNG Marketing is engaged in the business of purchasing and
marketing supplies of LNG. Sempra is a customer of the Cameron
Terminal. On June 22, 2012, FE issued DOE/FE Order No. 3122, which
granted Sempra LNG Marketing blanket authorization to import LNG from
various international sources for a two year period beginning on
September 1, 2012. On December 3, 2010, FE issued Order No. 2885, which
granted Sempra LNG Marketing authority to export a cumulative total of
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250 Bcf of previously imported LNG from the Cameron Terminal to any
country with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy. The
export authorization granted by Order No. 2885 is effective for a two
year period that commenced on February 1, 2011.
Current Application
In the instant Application, Sempra LNG Marketing requests blanket
authorization to export LNG from the Cameron Terminal that has been
previously imported into the United States from foreign sources. Sempra
requests this authority over a two-year period in an amount up to the
equivalent of 250 Bcf of natural gas, on a cumulative basis, over a
two-year period beginning on February 1, 2013, immediately on
expiration of the authorization in Order No. 2885. Sempra LNG Marketing
is seeking such authorization to export previously imported LNG to any
country with the capacity to import LNG via ocean-going carrier and
with which trade is not prohibited by Federal law or policy. Sempra LNG
Marketing states that it does not seek authorization to export
domestically-produced natural gas or LNG.
Sempra LNG Marketing states that its requested blanket
authorization would provide the additional option of exporting volumes
of foreign-sourced LNG that are not needed to service the domestic
market. Sempra LNG Marketing states that it is not proposing, and is
not seeking authorization to export any domestically produced natural
gas or LNG. This application seeks authorization only to export LNG
that has been previously imported into the United States.
Sempra LNG Marketing asserts that no facility modifications or
additions are required in order for it to export foreign-sourced LNG
from the Cameron Terminal.
Public Interest Considerations
Sempra LNG Marketing states that the requested blanket
authorization will allow it to purchase LNG at prevailing international
prices for import to the United States, even when prices in other
markets may be higher, by giving it the ability to store LNG at the
Cameron Terminal and later sell it in the most competitive market.
Sempra LNG Marketing states that this ability to react to changing
market conditions by either importing LNG for sale in the United
States, or importing LNG for subsequent export to other markets will
enhance the potential supply or natural gas in the U.S. market. Sempra
LNG Marketing states that when gas supplies are in balance with
domestic demand, LNG will be imported and used to supplement domestic
gas supplies. When there is a surplus of domestic gas supplies, as at
the present time, there will be the opportunity to import LNG with the
ability to later export it to serve other markets.
In support of its application, Sempra LNG Marketing states that
section 3 of the NGA provides that application to export natural gas to
foreign countries will be authorized unless there is a finding that
they ``will not be consistent with the public interest.\2\ Sempra LNG
Marketing states that in reviewing an export application, FE applies
the principles set forth in DOE Delegation Order No. 0204-111, which
focuses primarily on the domestic need for the gas to be exported and
the Secretary of Energy's natural gas policy guidelines.\3\
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\2\ 15 U.S.C. 717b.(a). Natural gas is defined to include LNG in
10 CFR part 590.102(i).
\3\ Sempra LNG Marketing referenced 49 FR 6684, February 22,
1984.
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Sempra LNG Marketing states that in its existing authorization to
export foreign-sourced LNG granted in DOE/FE Order No. 2885, FE noted
that the ``U.S. consumers presently have access to substantial
quantities of natural gas sufficient to meet domestic demand from
multiple other sources at competitive prices without drawing on the LNG
which Sempra LNG Marketing seeks to export.'' \4\ Sempra LNG Marketing
asserts that the relevant circumstances have not changed in the nearly
two years since that finding.
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\4\ Quoting Order No. 2885 at 5.
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Environmental Impact
Sempra LNG Marketing states that no new facilities or modifications
to any existing facilities at the Cameron Terminal would be required in
order for Sempra LNG Marketing to export LNG from that facility. Sempra
LNG Marketing asserts that exports of LNG from the Cameron Terminal
also would not increase the number of LNG carriers that the Cameron
Terminal is designed and authorized to accommodate. Finally, Sempra LNG
Marketing states that granting this application will not constitute a
federal action significantly affecting the human environment within the
meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321
et seq.
DOE/FE Evaluation
This export Application will be reviewed pursuant to section 3 of
the NGA, as amended, and the authority contained in DOE Delegation
Order No. 00-002.00L (April 29, 2011) and DOE Redelegation Order No.
00-002.04E (April 29, 2011). In reviewing this LNG export Application,
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. Persons that may oppose this Application
should comment in their responses on these issues.
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 NEPA
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. Any person wishing to become a party to the proceeding must
file a motion to intervene or notice of intervention, as applicable.
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. The information
contained in any filing will not be held confidential and will be
posted to DOE's public Web site except to the extent confidential
treatment is requested and granted.
Filings may be submitted using one of the following methods: (1)
Emailing the filing to fergas@hq.doe.gov, with FE Docket No. 12-155-LNG
in the title line; (2) mailing an original and three paper copies of
the filing to the Office of Oil and Gas Global Security and Supply at
the address listed in ADDRESSES; or (3) hand delivering an original and
three paper copies of the filing to the Office of Oil and Gas Global
Security and Supply at the address listed in ADDRESSES.
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
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facts and issues. A party seeking intervention may request that
additional procedures be provided, such as additional written comments,
an oral presentation, a conference, or trial-type hearing. Any request
to file additional written comments should explain why they are
necessary. Any request for an oral presentation should identify the
substantial question of fact, law, or policy at issue, show that it is
material and relevant to a decision in the proceeding, and demonstrate
why an oral presentation is needed. Any request for a conference should
demonstrate why the conference would materially advance the proceeding.
Any request for a trial-type hearing must show that there are factual
issues genuinely in dispute that are relevant and material to a
decision and that a trial-type hearing is necessary for a full and true
disclosure of the facts.
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 filed by Sempra LNG Marketing is available for
inspection and copying in the Office of Natural Gas Regulatory
Activities Docket 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 the following DOE/FE web address: https://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/gasregulation/.
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 20, 2012.
John A. Anderson,
Manager, Natural Gas Regulatory Activities, Office of Oil and Gas
Global Security and Supply, Office of Fossil Energy.
[FR Doc. 2012-31005 Filed 12-21-12; 4:15 pm]
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