Introduction
On September 13, 2024, FERC issued notices of intent to prepare supplemental environmental impact statements on the Rio Grande LNG terminal, Rio Bravo pipeline, and the Texas LNG terminal projects in Cameron County, Texas.
Public Participation Opportunities
FERC sought public comment on environmental impacts, air quality, and alternatives. The deadline for submitting comments was 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time) on October 15, 2024.
Comments from the public should have focused on one or more of the following:
- environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of the Rio Grande LNG Terminal and the Rio Bravo Pipeline Project
- air quality impacts resulting from construction and operational emissions
- alternatives, including carbon capture and sequestration
The notices of intent regarding the preparation of the supplemental environmental impact statements are linked below:
- Notice of Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Rio Grande LNG Terminal and Rio Bravo Pipeline Project
- Notice of Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Texas LNG Project
More Information and Staying Updated
You can continue to keep track of these proceedings by eSubscribing to the following FERC dockets:
- Texas LNG Project: CP16-116-000
-
Rio Grande LNG Terminal and Rio Bravo Pipeline Project: CP16-454-000, CP16-455-000, and CP20-481-000
Office of Public Participation's Outreach Corner
The Office of Public Participation (OPP) is authorized to support public participation in FERC proceedings pursuant to Section 319 of the Federal Power Act. OPP coordinates with and provides assistance to members of the public as to participation in, and understanding of, FERC proceedings. OPP provides outreach to community groups, community members, landowners and other interested parties potentially impacted by infrastructure projects.
OPP outreach conducted for the Rio Grande LNG Terminal and Rio Bravo Pipeline Project, CP16-454, CP16-455, and CP20-481; and Texas LNG Project, CP16-116 included:
- On September 23, 2024, affected landowners and concerned citizens were notified via the U.S. Postal Service that FERC is seeking public comments on issues identified by the court for further analysis. FERC educational brochures and letters in English and Spanish were mailed to inform landowners and citizens of the project comment period deadline.
- Coordinated social media campaign in Fall 2024 to notify interested constituents of the rehearing and associated deadlines on social media outlets Facebook, Instagram and X.