Gulfstream LNG Development, LLC; Application for Long-Term Authorization to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations, 23023-23024 [2023-07872]

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[FR Doc. 2023–07900 Filed 4–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Apr 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. 23–34–LNG] Gulfstream LNG Development, LLC; Application for Long-Term Authorization to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed by Gulfstream LNG Development, LLC (Gulfstream LNG) on March 10, 2023. Gulfstream LNG requests long-term, multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a volume equivalent to 237.5 billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/yr) of natural gas from the proposed Gulfstream LNG Project, a LNG export project to be located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Gulfstream LNG filed the Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA). DATES: Protests, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention, as applicable, and written comments are to be filed electronically as detailed in the Public Comment Procedures section no later than 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, June 13, 2023. SUMMARY: ADDRESSES: Electronic Filing by email: fergas@ hq.doe.gov. Although DOE has routinely accepted public comment submissions through a variety of mechanisms, including postal mail and hand delivery/courier, DOE has found it necessary to make temporary modifications to the comment submission process in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. DOE is currently accepting only electronic submissions at this time. If a commenter finds that this change poses an undue hardship, please contact Office of Resource Sustainability staff at (202) 586–4749 or (202) 586–7893 to discuss the need for alternative arrangements. Once the Covid-19 pandemic health emergency is resolved, DOE anticipates resuming all of its regular options for public comment submission, including postal mail and hand delivery/courier. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Wade or Peri Ulrey, U.S. Department of Energy (FE–34) Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Resource Sustainability Office of Fossil Energy PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23023 and Carbon Management, Forrestal Building, Room 3E–042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586– 4749 or (202) 586–7893, jennifer.wade@hq.doe.gov or peri.ulrey@hq.doe.gov. Cassandra Bernstein, U.S. Department of Energy (GC–76) Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Energy Delivery and Resilience, Forrestal Building, Room 6D–033, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586–9793, cassandra.bernstein@ hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Gulfstream LNG requests authorization to export domestically produced LNG by ocean-going vessel from its proposed Gulfstream LNG Project (Project), to be constructed and located on an approximately 500-acre parcel of land south of the town of Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Gulfstream LNG states that it has executed a Ground Lease and Joint Development Agreement with Louisiana 23 Development Company, which is developing the site with Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District. Gulfstream LNG seeks to export this LNG in a volume equivalent to 237.5 Bcf/yr of natural gas (equivalent to approximately 0.65 Bcf per day) on a non-additive basis to: (i) any nation with which the United States has entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas (FTA nations), and (ii) any other nation with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy (non-FTA nations). 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.1 DOE will review Gulfstream LNG’s request for an export authorization to FTA countries separately pursuant to NGA section 3(c).2 Gulfstream LNG seeks this authorization on its own behalf and as agent for other entities that hold title to the LNG at the point of export. Gulfstream LNG requests the authorization for a term to commence on the date of first export following the start of commercial operation of the Project, and to extend through December 31, 2050. Additional details can be found in Gulfstream LNG’s Application, posted on the DOE website at: www.energy.gov/ sites/default/files/2023-03/23-34LNG.pdf. 1 15 2 15 E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM U.S.C. 717b(a). U.S.C. 717b(c). 14APN1 23024 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 72 / Friday, April 14, 2023 / Notices DOE Evaluation ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 In reviewing Gulfstream LNG’s Application, 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 study entitled, Macroeconomic Outcomes of Market Determined Levels of U.S. LNG Exports (2018 LNG Export Study),3 and DOE’s response to public comments received on that Study.4 Additionally, DOE will consider the following environmental documents: • Addendum to Environmental Review Documents Concerning Exports of Natural Gas From the United States, 79 FR 48132 (Aug. 15, 2014); 5 • Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas From the United States, 79 FR 32260 (June 4, 2014); 6 and • Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas From the United States: 2019 Update, 84 FR 49278 (Sept. 19, 2019), and DOE’s response to public comments received on that study.7 Parties that may oppose this Application should address these issues and documents in their comments and protests, as well as other issues deemed relevant to 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 3 See NERA Economic Consulting, Macroeconomic Outcomes of Market Determined Levels of U.S. LNG Exports (June 7, 2018), www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/06/f52/ Macroeconomic%20LNG%20Export% 20Study%202018.pdf. 4 U.S. Dep’t of Energy, Study on Macroeconomic Outcomes of LNG Exports: Response to Comments Received on Study; Notice of Response to Comments, 83 FR 67251 (Dec. 28, 2018). 5 The Addendum and related documents are available at www.energy.gov/fecm/addendumenvironmental-review-documents-concerningexports-natural-gas-united-states. 6 The 2014 Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Report is available at www.energy.gov/fecm/life-cyclegreenhouse-gas-perspective-exporting-liquefiednatural-gas-united-states. 7 U.S. Dep’t of Energy, Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas from the United States: 2019 Update—Response to Comments, 85 FR 72 (Jan. 2, 2020). The 2019 Update and related documents are available at https://fossil.energy.gov/app/docketindex/docket/ index/21. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Apr 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 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. Interested parties will be provided 60 days from the date of publication of this Notice in which to submit comments, protests, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention. Any person wishing to become a party to this proceeding evaluating the Application 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 this 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, including the service requirements. As noted, DOE is only accepting electronic submissions at this time. Please email the filing to fergas@ hq.doe.gov. All filings must include a reference to ‘‘Docket No. 23–34–LNG’’ or ‘‘GULFSTREAM LNG DEVELOPMENT, LLC Application’’ in the title line. Please Note: 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. The Application and any filed protests, motions to intervene, notices of intervention, and comments will also be available electronically by going to the following DOE Web address: www.energy.gov/fecm/regulation. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Application and responses filed by parties pursuant to this Notice, in accordance with 10 CFR 590.316. Signed in Washington, DC, on April 10, 2023. Amy Sweeney, Director, Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Resource Sustainability. [FR Doc. 2023–07872 Filed 4–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER23–1542–000] Desert Peak Energy Storage I, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Desert Peak Energy Storage I, LLC’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is May 1, 2023. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed proceedings should be E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Docket No. 23-34-LNG]


Gulfstream LNG Development, LLC; Application for Long-Term 
Authorization to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade 
Agreement Nations

AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of 
the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an 
application (Application), filed by Gulfstream LNG Development, LLC 
(Gulfstream LNG) on March 10, 2023. Gulfstream LNG requests long-term, 
multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced liquefied 
natural gas (LNG) in a volume equivalent to 237.5 billion cubic feet 
per year (Bcf/yr) of natural gas from the proposed Gulfstream LNG 
Project, a LNG export project to be located in Plaquemines Parish, 
Louisiana. Gulfstream LNG filed the Application under the Natural Gas 
Act (NGA).

DATES: Protests, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention, as 
applicable, and written comments are to be filed electronically as 
detailed in the Public Comment Procedures section no later than 4:30 
p.m., Eastern time, June 13, 2023.

ADDRESSES: 
    Electronic Filing by email: [email protected].
    Although DOE has routinely accepted public comment submissions 
through a variety of mechanisms, including postal mail and hand 
delivery/courier, DOE has found it necessary to make temporary 
modifications to the comment submission process in light of the ongoing 
Covid-19 pandemic. DOE is currently accepting only electronic 
submissions at this time. If a commenter finds that this change poses 
an undue hardship, please contact Office of Resource Sustainability 
staff at (202) 586-4749 or (202) 586-7893 to discuss the need for 
alternative arrangements. Once the Covid-19 pandemic health emergency 
is resolved, DOE anticipates resuming all of its regular options for 
public comment submission, including postal mail and hand delivery/
courier.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Jennifer Wade or Peri Ulrey, U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34) Office 
of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Resource 
Sustainability Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Forrestal 
Building, Room 3E-042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20585, (202) 586-4749 or (202) 586-7893, [email protected] or 
[email protected].
Cassandra Bernstein, U.S. Department of Energy (GC-76) Office of the 
Assistant General Counsel for Energy Delivery and Resilience, Forrestal 
Building, Room 6D-033, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20585, (202) 586-9793, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Gulfstream LNG requests authorization to 
export domestically produced LNG by ocean-going vessel from its 
proposed Gulfstream LNG Project (Project), to be constructed and 
located on an approximately 500-acre parcel of land south of the town 
of Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Gulfstream LNG states 
that it has executed a Ground Lease and Joint Development Agreement 
with Louisiana 23 Development Company, which is developing the site 
with Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District. Gulfstream LNG seeks 
to export this LNG in a volume equivalent to 237.5 Bcf/yr of natural 
gas (equivalent to approximately 0.65 Bcf per day) on a non-additive 
basis to: (i) any nation with which the United States has entered into 
a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in 
natural gas (FTA nations), and (ii) any other nation with which trade 
is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy (non-FTA nations). 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.\1\ 
DOE will review Gulfstream LNG's request for an export authorization to 
FTA countries separately pursuant to NGA section 3(c).\2\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 717b(a).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 717b(c).
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    Gulfstream LNG seeks this authorization on its own behalf and as 
agent for other entities that hold title to the LNG at the point of 
export. Gulfstream LNG requests the authorization for a term to 
commence on the date of first export following the start of commercial 
operation of the Project, and to extend through December 31, 2050.
    Additional details can be found in Gulfstream LNG's Application, 
posted on the DOE website at: www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/23-34-LNG.pdf.

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DOE Evaluation

    In reviewing Gulfstream LNG's Application, 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 study entitled, 
Macroeconomic Outcomes of Market Determined Levels of U.S. LNG Exports 
(2018 LNG Export Study),\3\ and DOE's response to public comments 
received on that Study.\4\
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    \3\ See NERA Economic Consulting, Macroeconomic Outcomes of 
Market Determined Levels of U.S. LNG Exports (June 7, 2018), 
www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/06/f52/Macroeconomic%20LNG%20Export%20Study%202018.pdf.
    \4\ U.S. Dep't of Energy, Study on Macroeconomic Outcomes of LNG 
Exports: Response to Comments Received on Study; Notice of Response 
to Comments, 83 FR 67251 (Dec. 28, 2018).
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    Additionally, DOE will consider the following environmental 
documents:
     Addendum to Environmental Review Documents Concerning 
Exports of Natural Gas From the United States, 79 FR 48132 (Aug. 15, 
2014); \5\
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    \5\ The Addendum and related documents are available at 
www.energy.gov/fecm/addendum-environmental-review-documents-concerning-exports-natural-gas-united-states.
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     Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting 
Liquefied Natural Gas From the United States, 79 FR 32260 (June 4, 
2014); \6\ and
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    \6\ The 2014 Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Report is available at 
www.energy.gov/fecm/life-cycle-greenhouse-gas-perspective-exporting-liquefied-natural-gas-united-states.
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     Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting 
Liquefied Natural Gas From the United States: 2019 Update, 84 FR 49278 
(Sept. 19, 2019), and DOE's response to public comments received on 
that study.\7\
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    \7\ U.S. Dep't of Energy, Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective 
on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas from the United States: 2019 
Update--Response to Comments, 85 FR 72 (Jan. 2, 2020). The 2019 
Update and related documents are available at https://fossil.energy.gov/app/docketindex/docket/index/21.
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    Parties that may oppose this Application should address these 
issues and documents in their comments and protests, as well as other 
issues deemed relevant to 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. Interested parties will be provided 60 days from the date 
of publication of this Notice in which to submit comments, protests, 
motions to intervene, or notices of intervention.
    Any person wishing to become a party to this proceeding evaluating 
the Application 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 this 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, 
including the service requirements.
    As noted, DOE is only accepting electronic submissions at this 
time. Please email the filing to [email protected]. All filings must 
include a reference to ``Docket No. 23-34-LNG'' or ``GULFSTREAM LNG 
DEVELOPMENT, LLC Application'' in the title line.
    Please Note: 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.
    The Application and any filed protests, motions to intervene, 
notices of intervention, and comments will also be available 
electronically by going to the following DOE Web address: 
www.energy.gov/fecm/regulation.
    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.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on April 10, 2023.
Amy Sweeney,
Director, Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of 
Resource Sustainability.
[FR Doc. 2023-07872 Filed 4-13-23; 8:45 am]
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