Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment for the New Fortress Energy Altamira FLNG Project

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Energy [Docket No. 22-110-LNG] AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine how to review the potential environmental impacts associated with authorizing NFE Altamira FLNG, S. de R.L. de C.V. (NFE Altamira) to export U.S.-sourced natural gas to Mexico and, after liquefaction in Mexico, to other countries from the proposed NFE Altamira FLNG Project. DOE is also announcing a public comment period to receive comments on the Draft EA. DOE prepared the Draft EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), to inform its decision on authorization under the Natural Gas Act (NGA). DATES: The 30-day public comment period extends from the date of publication of this Notice in the Federal Register through October 23, 2023. ADDRESSES: Questions concerning the Draft EA or requests for a paper copy should be directed to: Brian Lavoie via email to brian.lavoie@hq.doe.gov or phone at (202) 586-2459. Electronic Filing by email (Strongly encouraged): fergas@hq.doe.gov . Postal Mail, Hand Delivery, or Private Delivery Services (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.): U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34), Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Forrestal Building, Room 3E-056, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585. Due to potential delay…