Final Required Milestone Date of 03/09/2021 for Final Verification/Permit Decision Rendered has passed by 5 business days
Cooperating under NEPA
Description:
The Portland District is reviewing a Department of the Army individual permit application pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for the construction of structures and work in navigable waters of the U.S. and the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S., including wetlands, respectively. The review is associated with the construction of a liquefied natural gas export terminal, pipeline, and appurtenant features. This work is associated with Jordan Cove LNG Terminal and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline Project.
On 18 Nov 2020, USACE moved this action to “paused” status until such time our agency receives either a decision on or a date for a decision on the Section 401 Water Quality Certification/waiver.
Milestones:
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) / Application Deemed Complete on 08 May 2018 Public Notice issued and complete on 22 May 2018
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Endangered Species Act Consultation (NOAA-NMFS)
:
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 01/10/2020 -
Section 408 Permit
:
Issuance of Decision (Agency Action)
- Current Target Date: 03/09/2021 -
Section 106 Review
:
Section 106 consultation concluded (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 07/17/2020 -
Endangered Species Act Consultation (DOI-FWS)
:
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 01/17/2020
The final milestone target date is dependent on the receipt of compliance documentation regarding Tribal Trust Responsibilities, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and Essential Fish Habitat compliance pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act from FERC; the receipt of a Coastal Zone Management Act concurrence determination or presumed concurrence determination from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development; the receipt of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality or a determination a waiver of the certification has occurred; and a Section 408 compliance determination from the Corps Portland District Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division. Finally, we require a complete application, a complete mitigation plan, and information regarding alternatives from the applicant prior to rendering a permit decision. Should submittal of any required information be delayed, the Corps will adjust its timeline accordingly. If the information above is not received from FERC, state or Federal agencies, and/or the non-Federal applicant at least 60 days prior to the 90 day deadline, the Corps will consider this delay and adjust the decision deadline to allow a 60 day review once all required documentation/information is received. The Corps will continue its evaluation concurrent with the federal environmental review process as much as practicable.
On 18 Nov 2020, USACE moved this action to “paused” status until such time our agency receives either a decision on or a date for a decision on the Section 401 Water Quality Certification/waiver.
-
Endangered Species Act Consultation (NOAA-NMFS)
:
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 01/10/2020 -
Section 408 Permit
:
Issuance of Decision (Agency Action)
- Current Target Date: 03/09/2021 -
Section 106 Review
:
Section 106 consultation concluded (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 07/17/2020 -
Endangered Species Act Consultation (DOI-FWS)
:
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 01/17/2020
The final milestone target date is dependent on the receipt of compliance documentation regarding Tribal Trust Responsibilities, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and Essential Fish Habitat compliance pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act from FERC; the receipt of a Coastal Zone Management Act concurrence determination or presumed concurrence determination from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development; the receipt of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality or a determination a waiver of the certification has occurred; and a Section 408 compliance determination from the Corps Portland District Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division. Finally, we require a complete application, a complete mitigation plan, and information regarding alternatives from the applicant prior to rendering a permit decision. Should submittal of any required information be delayed, the Corps will adjust its timeline accordingly. If the information above is not received from FERC, state or Federal agencies, and/or the non-Federal applicant at least 60 days prior to the 90 day deadline, the Corps will consider this delay and adjust the decision deadline to allow a 60 day review once all required documentation/information is received. The Corps will continue its evaluation concurrent with the federal environmental review process as much as practicable.
On 18 Nov 2020, USACE moved this action to “paused” status until such time our agency receives either a decision on or a date for a decision on the Section 401 Water Quality Certification/waiver.
PROJECT WEBSITE: Jordan Cove LNG
All dates below are specific to the schedule of the Environmental Review and Permitting processes for this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING STATUS
IN PROGRESS
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
07/17/2020
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED
SECTOR
Pipelines
CATEGORY
Project Category
FAST-41 Covered Projects
Major Infrastructure Projects
LEAD AGENCY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
View FAST-41 Postings by Agencies
Other Agencies with Actions or Authorizations:
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
Description:
The Jordan Cove LNG Project (Docket No. CP17-495-000) includes the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal on the North Spit of Coos Bay in Coos County, Oregon. The terminal would include gas inlet facilities, a metering station, a gas conditioning plant, five liquefaction trains and associated equipment, two full-containment LNG storage tanks, an LNG transfer line, LNG ship loading facilities, a marine slip, a marine offloading facility, a new access channel between the Coos Bay Navigation Channel and the new marine slip, and enhancements to the existing Coos Bay Navigation Channel at four turns. In addition, the terminal would include emergency and hazard, electrical, security, control, and support systems, administrative buildings, and a temporary workforce housing facility. The LNG terminal would be designed to liquefy about 1.04 billion cubic feet per day of LNG for export to markets across the Pacific Rim.
The Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline (Docket No. CP-17-494) includes the construction and operation an approximately 229-mile-long, 36-inch-diameter interstate natural gas transmission pipeline and associated aboveground facilities. The pipeline would originate near Malin in Klamath County, Oregon, traverse Douglas and Jackson Counties, and terminate (at the LNG Terminal) in Coos County, Oregon. The pipeline would be capable of transporting about 1.2 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas. The associated aboveground facilities would include the new Klamath Compressor Station (61,500 horsepower) near Malin, Oregon; 3 new meter stations; 5 new pig launchers and receivers; 17 mainline block valves; and a gas control communication system.
Fast-41 Initiation Notice
- Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/opennat.asp?fileID=14710540.
Project Application and Supporting Documents
- Project Application for Jordan Cove LNG, FERC Docket No. CP17-495-000 (submitted 09/21/2017). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14687596.
- Project Application for Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, FERC Docket No. CP17-494-000 (submitted 09/21/2017). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14687464.
- Additional Project-related filings and issuances can be found on FERC’s eLibrary website by searching under Docket Nos. CP17-494 and CP17-495.
Federal Agency Actions
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Notice of Applications (issued 10/05/2017). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14702836.
- The FERC is responsible for consulting with the FWS if the project may affect a listed endangered or threatened species and/or designated critical habitat. The purpose of the consultation is to assist FERC in meeting its duty to ensure that its action is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat. If consultation is required, upon completion of the consultation and no later than 135 days from the receipt of a complete biological assessment, FWS will provide FERC with either a letter of concurrence that the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect any listed species or a biological opinion.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Project (issued 08/31/2018). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/opennat.asp?fileID=15013583.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Notice of Anticipated Schedule of Final Order for the Project (issued 08/31/2018). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/opennat.asp?fileID=15013578.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Notice of Revised Schedule for the Environmental Review and the Final Order for the Project (issued 02/28/2019). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/opennat.asp?fileID=15172047.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Draft Environmental Impact Statement (issued 03/29/2019). Document located at: https://www.ferc.gov/draft-environmental-impact-statement-deis-jordan-cove-energy-project.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Notice of Revised Schedule for the Environmental Review and the Final Order for the Project (issued 09/27/2019). Document located at: http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/opennat.asp?fileID=15363763.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Final Environmental Impact Statement (issued 11/15/2019). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/intermediate.asp?link_file=yes&doclist=14814378.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Order Granting Authorizations under Sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (issued 03/19/2020). Document located at: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/opennat.asp?fileID=15487862.
FERC Litigation
- None filed.
For improved transparency, FERC is providing this supplemental table to reflect the additional federal authorizations that may be required for the Jordan Cove LNG Project.
| Additional Federal Agency Authorization Timetable for the Jordan Cove LNG and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline Project | |||
| Agency | Permit | Status | Applicable Timelines |
| U.S. Coast Guard | Letter of Recommendation | Completed | Receipt of Letter of Intent: April 2006 Receipt of Water Suitability Assessment: 10/1/17 Letter of Recommendation to FERC: 5/10/18 |
Last updated January 7, 2021
-
Endangered Species Act Consultation (NOAA-NMFS)
:
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 01/10/2020 -
Section 408 Permit
:
Issuance of Decision (Agency Action)
- Current Target Date: 03/09/2021 -
Section 106 Review
:
Section 106 consultation concluded (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 07/17/2020 -
Endangered Species Act Consultation (DOI-FWS)
:
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 01/17/2020
The final milestone target date is dependent on the receipt of compliance documentation regarding Tribal Trust Responsibilities, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and Essential Fish Habitat compliance pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act from FERC; the receipt of a Coastal Zone Management Act concurrence determination or presumed concurrence determination from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development; the receipt of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality or a determination a waiver of the certification has occurred; and a Section 408 compliance determination from the Corps Portland District Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division. Finally, we require a complete application, a complete mitigation plan, and information regarding alternatives from the applicant prior to rendering a permit decision. Should submittal of any required information be delayed, the Corps will adjust its timeline accordingly. If the information above is not received from FERC, state or Federal agencies, and/or the non-Federal applicant at least 60 days prior to the 90 day deadline, the Corps will consider this delay and adjust the decision deadline to allow a 60 day review once all required documentation/information is received. The Corps will continue its evaluation concurrent with the federal environmental review process as much as practicable.
On 18 Nov 2020, USACE moved this action to “paused” status until such time our agency receives either a decision on or a date for a decision on the Section 401 Water Quality Certification/waiver.