Analyzes siting, construction, and operation of LNG export facilities and certain interstate, natural gas transmission pipeline facilities.
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
June 5, 2019
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Driftwood LNG Project; Evangeline, Acadia, Jefferson Davis, and Calcasieu Parishes, Louisiana
The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of a Record of Decision (ROD) published under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and implementing regulations. As discussed, the ROD supports DOE/FE’s decision in DOE/FE Order No. 4373, an opinion and order authorizing Driftwood LNG LLC to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries under section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act.
For more information, see Driftwood LNG Project.