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FAST-41 Postings by Agencies for Alaska LNG Project

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Posted on: )

FAST-41 Initiation Notice
Application and Supporting Documents

The project sponsor filed an application under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act on April 17, 2017. The application and other supporting documents can be found by searching under docket number CP17-178 in the Commission’s eLibrary system.  

Information on the status of mitigation measures

The Commission issued an order authorizing the project on May 21, 2020. The order includes an appendix specifying environmental conditions, including mitigation measures.

Description of the status of any litigation

There is no active litigation on the Commission’s proceeding for the project.

Information about project-related public meetings, public hearings, and public comment periods

The Commission has no planned public meetings, public hearings, or public comment periods.

Description of any Federal agency action taken or decision made that materially affects the status of the project

The Commission issued an order authorizing the project on May 21, 2020. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, Commission staff prepared both Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements prior to the Commission’s issuance of the order authorizing the project.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Posted on: )

FAST-41 Initiation Notice

NA

Application and Supporting Documents

Link to National Marine Fisheries Service Marine Mammal Protection Act Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) information, which includes links to the application for incidental take authorization, the proposed IHA and final IHA as well as all supporting materials: 

 

Information on the status of mitigation measures

NA

Description of the status of any litigation

NA

Information about project-related public meetings, public hearings, and public comment periods

See MMPA IHA link above, which includes information about public review/comment periods. 

Description of any Federal agency action taken or decision made that materially affects the status of the project

An Incidental Harassment Authorization has been issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. 

National Park Service (Posted on: )

FAST-41 Initiation Notice

See Lead Agency information.

Application and Supporting Documents

See the NPS Record of Decision here: Parkplanning - Alaska LNG Project (nps.gov)

Information on the status of mitigation measures

A description of the mitigation measures for actions within Denali National Park are described here: Parkplanning - Alaska LNG Project (nps.gov)

Description of the status of any litigation

N/A

Information about project-related public meetings, public hearings, and public comment periods

NPS does not have any project-related public events scheduled.

Description of any Federal agency action taken or decision made that materially affects the status of the project

A description of the NPS action is discussed in the Record of Decision: Parkplanning - Alaska LNG Project (nps.gov)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Posted on: )

FAST-41 Initiation Notice

Posted by lead agency

Application and Supporting Documents

Link to Incidental Take Authorization website, which provides updated information on the application received, supporting documents, and any/all Federal Register notifications for the project:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/incidental-take-authorization-8-star-alaska-llcs-construction-alaska-lng-project-cook-inlet

Information on the status of mitigation measures

NA

Description of the status of any litigation

NA

Information about project-related public meetings, public hearings, and public comment periods

See link to Incidental Take Authorization website, which includes links to the Federal Register notices for public review and comment.

Description of any Federal agency action taken or decision made that materially affects the status of the project

NA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Posted on: )

FAST-41 Initiation Notice

Posted by lead agency

Application and Supporting Documents

Link to Incidental Take Authorization website, which provides updated information on the application received, supporting documents, and any/all Federal Register notifications for the project:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/incidental-take-authorization-8-star-alaska-llcs-construction-alaska-lng-project-cook-inlet

Information on the status of mitigation measures

NA

Description of the status of any litigation

NA

Information about project-related public meetings, public hearings, and public comment periods

See link to Incidental Take Authorization website, which includes links to the Federal Register notices for public review and comment.

Description of any Federal agency action taken or decision made that materially affects the status of the project

NA

US Coast Guard (Posted on: )

FAST-41 Initiation Notice

Please see the FERC posting.

Application and Supporting Documents

The USCG has not yet received applications for the project.

Information on the status of mitigation measures

None.

Description of the status of any litigation

None.

Information about project-related public meetings, public hearings, and public comment periods

The USCG will issue public notices for the five proposed bridges to solicit comments related to navigation.  Any comments related to the environment will be forwarded to the lead agency.

Description of any Federal agency action taken or decision made that materially affects the status of the project

The USCG issued five permits approving the location and plans of five bridges across navigable waters of the US.  The permits are set to expire in September 2025.  The applicant is expected to submit applications to extend the times to commence and complete construction.