| Process Step |
Information |
| On the Horizon |
LNG
Projects On the Horizon  are those being discussed
by Industry. They may never be proposed to FERC. |
Review
- The project is filed with FERC
(Also
referred to as a Proposed project) |
Projects in Review can go through two processes:
the Pre-Filing
process or the Traditional
process. About 80% of currently proposed LNG projects go
through pre-filing while 20% go through traditional. The
end result of the Review process is an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) that addresses both environmental and safety
concerns. Read
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| Decision |
If FERC determines that the proposed LNG project
is in the public interest, it will be approved. The orders
approving all projects contain conditions to protect the
environment and ensure the safety and security of the project.
There are still several steps that need to be taken by the
developer prior to construction. Read
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Post-Decision
(If approved, also referred to as an
Existing project) |
After a project is approved, FERC monitors
both the design construction and the commercial operation
of all LNG terminals. Interveners may petition FERC to rehear
the case and may also challenge the decision in Federal
Court. If a project is denied, the developer may petition
FERC to rehear the case and may also challenge the decision
in Federal Court. Read
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