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Notice of Proposed Procedures for Liquefied Natural Gas Export Decisions

On August 15, 2014, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy announced its Procedures for Liquefied Natural Gas Export Decisions (Procedures). Pursuant to these Procedures, DOE will act on applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the lower-48 states to non-FTA countries only after the review required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has been completed, suspending its practice of issuing conditional decisions prior to final authorization decisions.

These Procedures will not affect the continued validity of the conditional orders DOE has already issued. For those applications, DOE will proceed as explained in the conditional orders: when the NEPA review process for those projects is complete, DOE will reconsider the conditional authorization in light of the information gathered in the environmental review and take appropriate final action.

On May 29, 2014, DOE announced the proposed procedural changes. In response to this proposal, any person had the opportunity to file comments. The comment period closed on July 21, 2014. All comments have been posted to the “Comments” link below.

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1. expand/collapse 5/30/2014 9:37:33 AM Krepp, Denise General Comment As a former U.S. Maritime Administration Chief Counsel, I recommend that the Department of Energy support the export of U.S. LNG. The Department of Energy's support should be linked to the use of U.S. crews and vessels to export the U.S. LNG. The Department of Energy should not support applications that fail to utilize U.S. crews and vessels. The Maritime Administration requires applicants for off-shore LNG import facilities to use of U.S. crews and vessels. The Department of Energy should follow the precedent established by the Maritime Administration. K. Denise Rucker Krepp
2. expand/collapse 5/31/2014 4:40:15 PM Gates, Christopher General Comment The United States government should not condition LNG exports on the use of US built or manned ships as it introduces a substantial and artificial cost to a normal LNG export project which will negatively impact both LNG sales from the US as well as the US balance of trade.
3. expand/collapse 6/20/2014 11:19:03 AM Milito, Erik General Comment Attached is a letter from the American Petroleum Institute opposing the request of America's Energy Advantage to extend the comment period 120 days.
  1. API Letter re Opposition to Extension Request - D...
4. expand/collapse 6/26/2014 4:05:57 PM Edes, Joseph General Comment The boom in domestic shale gas provides a dilemma for the United States. Over the last several years, domestic natural gas production has increased significantly, out-pacing consumption growth. Production growth is primarily due to the development of destructive drilling technologies, including the ability to produce natural gas trapped in shale gas geologic formations. Entire communities are being put at risk in this greedy rush for short-sighted gain. Where does energy independence fit in to this unresourceful waste? Long term costs of shale fracking and resultant environmental damage are an outrage. We have in hand the technologies to go from fossil fuel energy to solar and wind energy and advanced storage of electricity. Germany is now capable of producing over half its electrical needs by wind and solar. Natural gas is said to be a bridge fuel. It looks to me that it is a bridge to irresponsible exploitation of our national environment.
5. expand/collapse 7/3/2014 2:19:39 PM Ames, Karyn General Comment I am against exporting our LNG for many reasons. Government and industry seem to be interested in profits only. There is no concern for the health of individuals or the environment. Devastating our heritage, health, and welfare for profits for a few is wrong. It is documented that fracking and other wide-scale oil/gas industry methods are detrimental to the air, water, and general quality of life for those near the industry. The persons that lease to oil/gas scream about their rights. What about the rights of their neighbors and the environment? I have noticed, also, increased earthquakes in fracking zones. To considerably keep widening the exposure of our land to big industry will ruin the USA we love.
6. expand/collapse 7/8/2014 10:29:13 PM Demby, Steven General Comment As the seventh largest producer of natural gas among the states, Colorado stands to benefit from the export of liquefied natural gas to Europe and Asia. It is imperative that our country do everything it can to expedite the facilities for LNG exports. Just look at a few facts. Almost 5 percent of Colorado wages are directly and indirectly supported by oil and gas jobs. Six hundred thousand state landowners are collecting royalties for oil and gas production. The industry generates $1.6 billion in public revenue. This list of benefits goes on, but I am sure that you get the idea. This industry is important to our state. Natural gas exports also can be of vital importance to our nation. The oil and gas industry has been a stalwart in creating new jobs during the recent recession and recovery, and LNG exports could actually create an additional 48,000 jobs and generate $47 billion in net economic gains, according to recent studies. The benefits of LNG exports would go far beyond jobs and the economy. These exports would make a significant stride toward equalizing our trade balance, which has plagued the country for decades. And given the recent threats by other natural gas producing countries to withhold their exports, the United States can strengthen its hand by offering another source of LNG. Our allies want to diversify their natural gas sources, so we have a ready market and a strong geopolitical rationale. What we need are more LNG export terminals. The Department of Energy has approved seven permit requests, but another 24 are languishing and need immediate attention. Senator Udall, you are to be commended for your recent introduction of the American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act, which addresses the need for quick LNG export terminal approvals. We are ready to help in any way we can to encourage the Department of Energy to make these permit requests a top priority. There is too much goodwill and economic value at stake to drag our heels any longer. Please continue with your leadership on this matter.
7. expand/collapse 7/9/2014 1:04:31 PM Brough, Kelly General Comment The attached letter was sent to the entire Colorado federal delegation on May 1, 2014. The letters were sent to the following: The Honorable Michael Bennet The Honorable Mike Coffman The Honorable Diana DeGette The Honorable Cory Gardner The Honorable Doug Lamborn The Honorable Ed Perlmutter The Honorable Jared Polis The Honorable Scott Tipton The Honorable Mark Udall
  1. The Honorable Cory Gardner - LNG Exports.pdf
8. expand/collapse 7/9/2014 1:25:31 PM Tutvedt, Bruce General Comment I've attached a letter that I sent to Montana's US Senate delegation last month that I would like to be included as part of the comment on this issue.
  1. Tutvedt LNG letter June 2014.pdf
9. expand/collapse 7/9/2014 2:53:00 PM Skundrick, Don General Comment I submitted a letter in support of LNG exports and I believe that the DOE is still not doing all that it can to help bring jobs and economic benefits to Americans through our abundant natural gas. A study commissioned by the DOE has stated that market-driven mechanisms would make sure American consumers benefit from our natural gas resources. The DOE should grant permits for all pending applications and allow investors and consumers to drive the outcome on which projects are built.
  1. Commissioner Skundrick.pdf
10. expand/collapse 7/9/2014 7:31:03 PM Bellet, Jim General Comment The Klamath County Commissioners submitted a letter in support of LNG exports and we believe that the DOE is still not doing all that it can to help bring jobs and economic benefits to Americans through our abundant natural gas. A study commissioned by the DOE has stated that market-driven mechanisms would make sure American consumers benefit from our natural gas resources. The DOE should grant permits for all pending applications and allow investors and consumers to drive the outcome on which projects are built.
  1. Klamath County Commission.pdf
11. expand/collapse 7/10/2014 10:47:11 AM Buttrey, Ed General Comment Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the LNG Export Decision. I've already weighed in with our Montana Senators, Tester & Walsh, and I've attached the comments I sent to them.
  1. natural gas letter.pdf
12. expand/collapse 7/10/2014 11:07:15 AM Thorning, Margo General Comment I have written extensively on the benefits of LNG exports and the economic benefits of expediting the DOE approval process. The United States is truly in the middle of an energy renaissance, but the slow pace of DOE permit approvals has been holding us back from reaching our full potential. Unfortunately, due to the DOE’s delay, the window of opportunity to take advantage of our abundant resource is closing as other nations are racing to fill the international demand. The DOE should grant permits for all remaining LNG export applications and allow investors and consumers to drive the outcome on which projects are built. This is a clear-cut, non-partisan issue. Attachment: http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/energy-environment/200701-obama-administration-is-last-man-standing-on-lng
  1. Margo Thorning - Obama administration is last man...
13. expand/collapse 7/10/2014 3:45:28 PM Roberts, Steve General Comment Please see my letter to Senator Joe Manchin regarding LNG exports, which has been attached as a PDF file.
  1. LNG Letter to Senator Manchin.pdf
14. expand/collapse 7/13/2014 6:03:39 AM O'Keefe, William General Comment I support U.S. LNG exports and I have written numerous articles about the benefits they bring to our country. You can see one of my recently published opinion pieces attached. Our newfound abundance of natural gas is one of the only bright spots in our still-recovering economy. Although natural gas has already done a lot to help the country, there is still a lot more to be gained. We risk losing this opportunity if we don’t take advantage of it quickly. The DOE needs to expedite its approval of all remaining export permit applications so the U.S. can compete and prosper. Attachment: http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/government/2014/06/27/opinion_nc_wins_if_lng_legislation_becomes_law/11994
  1. Wilmington NC opinion piece.pdf
15. expand/collapse 7/14/2014 12:59:49 PM Lienke, Paul General Comment I’ve served on the Ashland City Council and as Mayor of the City of Ashland for several years. I’ve also spent my entire life working the private and public sectors. In these diverse roles I’ve learned just how important energy issues are to our nation and communities. We have such vast resources in our country, and the time has come for us to become an energy exporter rather than just an importer. Lately, I’ve read a lot our nation’s natural gas deposits and the potential they hold. We need to maximize these resources and we have the ability to export liquefied natural gas. This will help provide a needed economic boost while helping those countries currently dependent upon Russia for natural gas. One NERA Economic Consulting study estimates that LNG exports would supply jobs to as many as 45,000 unemployed workers between 2013 and 2018. That’s a win-win in my book. I support policies and legislation that encourage the development and exportation of liquefied natural gas. Sincerely, Paul Lienke 501 North 12th Street Ashland, NE 68003
16. expand/collapse 7/14/2014 3:18:36 PM Neuhalfen, Chad General Comment As an elected member of the City Council in Waverly, I’ve had the opportunity to study the issues that are important to Nebraska municipalities and to work on economic development opportunities for my city, our state and nation. One issue that is at the forefront of our nation’s policy agenda is energy costs and the opportunities for our country to be an energy exporter rather than an importer. Our nation’s natural gas deposits hold particular promise in this regard. In my opinion, the time is right for accelerating liquefied natural gas exports. As the world’s top producer of natural gas, the United States certainly has the capacity for exports. There is a ready market, as allied countries search for new sources of natural gas. And our nation can use the economic boost of LNG exports. I encourage you to support policies that require the federal government to move much faster on the review and approval of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal permits. Expanding LNG exports will help our nation in several ways. It will create tens of thousands of new jobs, according to recent studies. These will be good long-term jobs whose benefits will flow throughout our nation, stimulating our economy. Exports will significantly improve our negative balance of trade. They will help stabilize natural gas prices worldwide and improve markets through competition. This will be particularly important in countries that primarily rely on Russia for natural gas imports. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this important issue. Sincerely, Chad Neuhalfen
17. expand/collapse 7/14/2014 4:25:44 PM Werner, Michael General Comment It is not often that an opportunity comes before this country that can put Americans back to work, ease our balance of trade, strengthen our position in the world and help to power and heat nations with cleanerburning fuels. We are fortunate that we have just such an opportunity before us now – an opportunity to maximize the positive impact of America’s energy boom through exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). In the last decade, shale energy development in the United States has skyrocketed. The economic benefit of this boom is no secret – the sector supports millions of jobs and is contributing billions of dollars to national, state, and local economies nationwide. While more research is necessary to ensure that the development of natural gas is being conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, the potential benefits of exporting LNG are too important to overlook. Recently the economic consulting firm NERA issued its second report extolling the economic benefits of expanding LNG exports, saying they could “accelerate the return to full employment.” Earlier NERA estimated in a Department of Energy study that LNG exports would put 45,000 unemployed Americans to work between 2013 and 2018 and contribute $20 billion to our economy by that time. While these gains can only be realized if and when environmental protection is ensured, the promise – given remarkable progress in advanced extraction practices – is real. There are two dozen LNG terminal export facility requests awaiting review and approval by the U.S. Department of Energy. America recently became the largest producer of natural gas in the world. Therefore we have the capability to supply nations from Asia to Europe, where natural gas prices remain high and volatile. Supply lines can be threatened by political maneuvering, as we have seen recently in Eastern Europe. Not only would expanding our natural gas exports be an economic boom to this country, but it also would provide other nations with a competitive alternative. And thanks to the United States’ world-leading gas production, we have the supply to export while still meeting and exceeding our own energy demands. This keeps prices stable, and encourages ongoing growth in manufacturing and industrial sectors here at home. Because America’s natural gas deposits are spread wide across this country, and tens of thousands of independent businesses, both large and small, are supporting the exploration and production of natural gas, the benefits of expanding the market will impact our cities and hundreds of others. We urge you to support legislation that will remove barriers and encourage the Department of Energy to quickly approve pending LNG export facility applications. This is a rare opportunity and we need a sense of urgency to take full advantage of it.
  1. Mayoral Letter to Congress 06.23.14 (1).pdf
18. expand/collapse 7/14/2014 4:42:08 PM Jain, Ash General Comment PLEASE REPLACE THE COMMENT JUST SUBMITTED WITH THIS ONE TO CORRECT SOME GRAMMATICAL AND MINOR ERRORS IN TRANSCRIPTION: Subject: Comments on LNG exports - small scale and R&D It is a great pleasure to see US formulating a policy to encourage the growth of exports of LNG to friendly countries who have FTAs with the US and also those in the non-FTA regimen. The following comments are issued to encourage small scale US companies to participate and assist in formulation of public policy: 1. Small scale US companies don't have the technical, financial, legal and other resources to be players in this industry but may significantly contribute to employment in the private US sector if the playing field is made flatter to allow their participation. With that end, DOE should be directed and encouraged to: a. Develop areas and means for smaller players to export LNG to friendly FTA and non-FTA nations with specific quotas reserved for their participation and these protected quotas would be subject to allotment to the small scale, woman, minority company participation on a preferential basis. b. Provide for grants, loan guarantees and other financial assistance to this sector and establish procedures for the same. c. Small scale categories quotas could be on a tiered basis i.e. up to $5MM in sales, up to 10MM and so on, a ranking methodology for selection of companies to issue quota to should be established and made transparent and which should include credentials, structure of company (e.g. woman, minority owned etc.) or its promoters, soundness of the export proposal, contacts established for export and possible eventual or immediate participation in local downstream projects in the exporting country, existence of contracts and clients to export to (how much, term, where to, financial) and enhancements in proposals which encourage and promote continued US participation in downstream projects (see below)). Net worth of individual promoters should not be so restrictive so as to eliminate most competent and financially viable candidate companies to participate in the LNG industry (e.g. the threshold should be greater than normally used $5MM family net worth criteria by SBA and similar US government agencies due to higher capital and risk profiles needed for participants). 2. Focus for export should not only be to friendly countries only but also to large friendly economies not in the FTA regimen at this time due to potential for large scale, long term export of LNG to such countries and also production of downstream products on those countries (such as ethylene, plastics etc.) which could involve sale of US technology, financing, plant and equipment for such chemical plants and thus provide for generation of high quality jobs in the US and other create other longer-term opportunities for small, medium and large scale US companies. Small scale companies which bring such proposals to a export oriented proposal should be given a preference. Examples of countries not in the FTA domain include India, Indonesia and Brazil. Export of LNG if tied to export of additional US “fracking” technology in addition to enhancements to produced value added downstream products with US technology should be given preference. 3. A mentor-protégé type of criteria should be established (such as it exists currently in the USEPA site remediation contracting system) so that large export, production, generation, facility projects and proposals when approved provide for adequate participation by qualified and technically competent protégé small scale companies. The protégé company criteria should include such criteria as technical competence of the promoters, their US affiliation (i.e. citizens) and demonstrated record of contribution to the US society and economy. 4. A part of the taxes, duties and fees collected from this burgeoning industry should be earmarked for R&D connected with production, use, impact (including global long term global warming impact) and remediation of adverse impacts of increased global usage of NG and fossil fuels etc. A system of encouragement of small scale industry, esp. woman and minority owned etc, with quotas and /or establishment of "mentor-protégé" requirements and quotas for the same or grant of subsidies to such entities should be established. Respectfully submitted, A. Jain Ash Enviro Tech Jain Investments, llc ashenvirotech@gmail.com
19. expand/collapse 7/14/2014 5:16:21 PM Alford, Harry General Comment The DOE must approve pending LNG exports applications because it will mean job creation and economic growth in the US including in African American communities. Attached is a recent NBCC press release that describes why LNG exports will benefit our members. Limiting our ability to export natural gas will lead to reduced development of domestic resources, threatening the prosperity our country is seeing from shale gas development. The natural gas industry has generated millions of jobs across the country for middle class families and encouraging LNG exports will continue to increase this trend.
  1. President Obama Should Embrace Energy.pdf
20. expand/collapse 7/15/2014 1:04:14 PM Cooper, Richard General Comment Attached is a PDF of a letter that the Indiana Ports Commission sent to all members of Indiana's Congressional delegation. Please accept this letter for purposes of public comment on your proposed LNG licensing proceedures as well
  1. Ports of Indiana letter RE-LNG Licensing to India...
21. expand/collapse 7/15/2014 2:59:26 PM Langley, Jerry General Comment I submitted a letter in support of LNG exports and I believe that the DOE is still not doing all that it can to help bring jobs and economic benefits to Americans through our abundant natural gas. A study commissioned by the DOE has stated that market-driven mechanisms would make sure American consumers benefit from our natural gas resources. The DOE should grant permits for all pending applications and allow investors and consumers to drive the outcome on which projects are built. (attach letter or op-ed)
  1. Jerry Langley Letter to Pryor.pdf
22. expand/collapse 7/15/2014 3:06:33 PM Robbins, Kelly General Comment I have written letters in support and opinion editorial pieces in favor of the benefits of U.S. LNG exports. As many have outlined, if the U.S. doesn’t act now to line up facilities that can export natural gas, we will lose our opportunity to supply the increasing global demand for this source of energy. The nations that build their projects first will receive all of the benefits. Our window of opportunity is closing and we need the DOE to grant the permits for the pending applications so we can compete. (attach letter or op-ed)
  1. Kelly Robbins Letter.pdf
23. expand/collapse 7/15/2014 3:59:16 PM Maloch, Senator Bruce General Comment I submitted a letter in support of LNG exports and I believe that the DOE is still not doing all that it can to help bring jobs and economic benefits to Americans through our abundant natural gas. A study commissioned by the DOE has stated that market-driven mechanisms would make sure American consumers benefit from our natural gas resources. The DOE should grant permits for all pending applications and allow investors and consumers to drive the outcome on which projects are built. (attach letter or op-ed)
  1. Bruce Maloch Letter.pdf
24. expand/collapse 7/15/2014 4:30:22 PM Sakmar, Susan General Comment ** Request for Extension of Time to Extend Comment Period ** With the U.S. now on track to become one of the world’s largest LNG exporters, I commend the DOE for stepping back to ensure the proper procedures are in place so DOE can fulfill its legal obligation to determine the cumulative impact the large volume of LNG exports will have on the public’s interest. As a law professor and author of a recent book on LNG, I intend to comment on the DOE’s proposed changes but due to the complex issues raised and for the reasons set forth below, I respectively request DOE to extend the comment period to 90-days. As of June 11, 2014, the DOE has approved almost 40 Bcf/d of LNG exports to FTA and non-FTA countries, which represents over half of America’s current natural gas production of 69 Bcf/d. In April 2014, the U.S. consumed approximately 65 Bcf/d of natural gas, which was down from a winter weather high of over 80 Bcf/d. The market has thus far responded to DOE’s willingness to approve export applications and according to industry insiders and status reports filed with DOE, approximately 60-80 MTPA of LNG exports is already under contract. The fact that this volume is already under contract obviously means that the business opportunity is there and these projects will go forward once final regulatory approval is secured. The changing market dynamics in which a large volume of LNG exports has already been approved and is under contract gives coupled with other developments such as exporters and utilities buying up production gives rise to an extremely complicated public interest analysis that requires much more time than DOE’s 45-day comment period. The analysis is further complicated by the inter-related studies (Environmental Review Documents and Life Cycle GHG Emissions) that were also released by DOE and subject to the same 45-day comment period. These two studies raise extremely complicated issues related to environmental impacts of increased shale gas development to support large volume LNG exports and the life cycle GHG emissions of LNG exports. An understanding of these two studies is integral to understanding the DOE’s proposed procedural changes and the analysis of all of the documents released by DOE requires more time than 45-days. Lastly, DOE has indicated that it intends to undertake another economic study to better understand how large volume LNG exports might impact the public’s interest. No timeframe was specified for this study and the findings of this study might well impact the analysis of the other documents the DOE has opened to public comment. For the foregoing reasons and to ensure that the public has adequate time to review and analyze the complex issues raised by large volume LNG exports and the recently released environmental studies, I respectfully request that the public comment period be extended to at least 90-days.
25. expand/collapse 7/15/2014 5:41:55 PM Sepp, Pete General Comment On behalf of the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU), I urge the DOE to take all available steps to enable responsible utilization of the U.S.’s abundant natural gas supply, which would help bring jobs, investment, and income growth to Americans. The DOE needs to grant the permits for all pending LNG export applications as soon as possible, in order to accelerate and strengthen these benefits. Please see the attached piece that explains why LNG exports comprise a vital part of our fiscal and economic future, and why they have the support of so many taxpayers. Thank you. http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/natural-gas-exports-advance.html
26. expand/collapse 7/16/2014 10:50:06 AM Hughes, Angie General Comment I submitted a letter in support of LNG exports and I believe that the DOE is still not doing all that it can to help bring jobs and economic benefits to Americans through our abundant natural gas. A study commissioned by the DOE has stated that market-driven mechanisms would make sure American consumers benefit from our natural gas resources. The DOE should grant permits for all pending applications and allow investors and consumers to drive the outcome on which projects are built.
  1. Angie Hughes Letter to Grassley.pdf
27. expand/collapse 7/16/2014 11:05:28 AM Penley, Larry Edward General Comment I have written several opinion pieces – one of which is attached – on the benefits of United States LNG exports. If the DOE continues its approval process for natural gas export permits at such a sluggish pace, the U.S. will lose a vital economic opportunity. LNG exports create jobs, economic growth, and tax revenue at home without depriving domestic customers. The DOE needs to grant the remaining permit applications before this window closes. Attachment: http://www.indypolitics.org/post/89846113166
  1. Lets Get into the Natural Gas Export Race.pdf
28. expand/collapse 7/16/2014 11:37:22 AM Craine, Joseph General Comment The ongoing boom in shale-based natural gas in the United States continues to exceed the expectations of even the most optimistic forecasters, especially here in Ohio. My own U.S. Rep. David Joyce is leading the way in making sure Ohio benefits from this abundant resource. Joyce, a Republican, toured my company, Lake Erie Ship Repair and Fabrication, in April and spoke of his desire to see a pipeline built north from Ashtabula to send liquefied natural gas (LNG) to European ports on ships via the Welland Canal and the St. Lawrence Seaway. There is reason to believe there's growing bipartisan support in Washington for streamlining regulations for the exporting of LNG. Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles recently applauded the your department's efforts to modernize the approval process for new LNG export facilities. "This will help spur investment and job creation in manufacturing and energy industries in Ohio and across the nation," he said. "It also helps us to better aid our allies in Central Europe and Asia by giving them an alternative source for natural gas and at the same time diminishing their reliance on Russian energy." Ryan was one of the co-sponsors of the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act, which will help expand natural-gas exports. That bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives June 25 with nearly 50 Democrats voting in support. A similar bill could come for a vote in the Senate soon. There are two big reasons these pieces of legislation are important. First, the current regulatory framework for exporting LNG was put in place in an era when U.S. energy policy was all about scarcity, oil embargoes and price shocks. Second, new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals that between now and 2040, production will more than double the rate of domestic natural gas consumption annually. It is clear that Congress needs to ease unnecessary restrictions on the global trade of American natural gas. The legislative action goes a long way toward this goal. But we need to do more to make sure delays don't clog Washington's bureaucratic process, and that's why the Department of Energy should take action. Your department has only approved seven projects while a backlog of some 25 applications for LNG export facilities lies somewhere in Washington. The long delays weigh heavily on regions where natural gas development is strongest, so Ohio pays a steep price for the bureaucratic waiting game. Others will take advantage of our hesitation. While estimates of U.S. supplies of natural gas are at a nearly 50-year high, the amount under American soil makes up only 10 percent of the global total. More than 40 countries with exploitable shale formations are racing to recreate the sort of boom we're enjoying in the United States now. The benefits of an expanded natural gas economy extend beyond the economy to environmental protection. My state is uniquely positioned to benefit from burning environmentally friendly natural gas, as we are a heavily industrialized state and we rank fifth in the nation in energy consumption. Natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica shale formations has proven to be a boon to Ohio manufacturers who count energy as one of their biggest costs. Billions of dollars in private capital would flow into new export facilities and create huge demand for steel, pipelines, engineering and construction services, and skilled labor. Case in point: The recently approved Jordan Cove LNG export terminal is expected to draw $7.5 billion in private funding to Oregon – couldn't Ohio benefit from investments like that? My town of Ashtabula, which is seeing a renaissance, could see even better growth. The window of opportunity to take advantage of the economic benefits of exporting LNG is closing fast. We cannot afford further delays, given the long lead times necessary for the build-out of port facilities.  Thank you, Joseph Craine 
President, Lake Erie Ship Repair & Fabrication
29. expand/collapse 7/16/2014 12:20:03 PM Henderson, Bruce General Comment TOTAL GAS & POWER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (“TGPNA”) supports the Department of Energy’s proposed changes to the procedures it would use to act on applications to export liquefied natural gas (“LNG”), as set forth at 79 Fed. Reg. 32261-64 (June 4, 2014). By reviewing non-FTA LNG export applications and issuing final public interest determinations contingent on completion of the NEPA review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), the Department of Energy (“DOE”) will have established a coordinated permitting approach that will provide much needed clarity to the current regulatory process. TOTAL S.A., which is incorporated in France, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Total”), is the fifth largest publicly traded integrated international oil and gas company in the world, with operations in more than 130 countries. Total is active in every sector of the energy industry, from oil and natural gas exploration, development and production, refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, to marketing, trading and shipping of crude oil, petroleum products and LNG. TGPNA is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Total. Total is a leading player in the LNG sector, with diversified positions in the upstream, midstream and downstream portions of the LNG chain. In the United States, TGPNA has berthing, storage and regasification capacity for LNG imports at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal, which is owned by Sabine Pass LNG, L.P., and has contracted to purchase (either directly or indirectly) LNG that will be produced by Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC’s Train 3, which is under construction, and Train 5, which currently is in the FERC and DOE regulatory queues. TGPNA also has been continuously engaged in natural gas trading and marketing activities in the United States as part of Total since 1999. We are encouraged that the DOE has demonstrated flexibility in responding to evolving market conditions, and that the agency continues to refine its procedures by recognizing that the existing DOE “Order of Precedence” is not the most effective way to process Non-FTA applications . We wish to make three main points in support of the DOE’s proposal. First, the changes proposed by the DOE will bring more certainty to the regulatory process and increase market confidence in the United States as a country in which to invest in LNG, and it will boost public confidence that the DOE is continually reevaluating its understanding of and approach to this complex set of unchartered issues. Under the existing “first come, first served” process, it was unclear how TGPNA’s Non-FTA application for export from Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC’s Train 5 project would be addressed in the DOE’s “Order of Precedence” queue given that FERC recently issued a Scheduling Notice for Trains 5-6, which is significantly ahead of its position with the DOE. Under the proposed procedures, it is clear that viable, commercially mature projects (e.g., completed the NEPA review) will receive timely review and approval of Non-FTA export applications, which will allow projects to move forward with greater certainty, and will enable project sponsors to make informed decisions to ensure that new LNG export facilities can be constructed and placed into service in a timely manner. More speculative projects would await review until it is clear that such projects have taken the necessary steps required to conclude the NEPA review. Making a public interest determination only after completion of the NEPA review also would ensure that the DOE is making its determination based on a more comprehensive set of data. Second, implementation of a rational, transparent set of rules governing the permitting of LNG export facilities is critical to encouraging multi-billion dollar projects in the United States, which will create jobs and economic growth domestically rather than abroad. Global interest in LNG from the United States is strong, but this is a relatively new development. LNG exports from the U.S. must compete with LNG produced internationally, often in countries where the permitting process is much quicker and simpler. There will continue to be an enormous investment in LNG exports around the world. The DOE’s proposed approach will help to ensure that a significant percentage of this investment will take place in the United States. Finally, the U.S. Government has a critical role in ensuring that the United States is a reliable source of supply in the global energy markets and that the U.S. maintains its position as a dependable trading partner. The Notice of Proposed Procedures states that projects will be considered to have completed the NEPA process within 30 days after the publication of a Final EIS for those projects requiring an EIS; for projects for which an EA has been prepared, upon publication by DOE of a Finding of No Significant Impact; or upon a determination by DOE that an application is eligible for a categorical exclusion. We recommend that the DOE’s proposed new procedures make clear that the Department’s action on an application will not be contingent on the conclusion of any administrative or judicial review that may follow these events. If the DOE were to stay any action on an application pending resolution of all possible administrative and judicial reviews of the NEPA process, then projects would face even greater uncertainty than they do under current procedures. We are concerned that a DOE decision could be delayed for years based on weakly grounded or even frivolous appeals through the federal courts. This clarification will lend additional certainty to the process and will not deny any due process to parties voicing concerns over the NEPA process, as the project developers would still ultimately have to address any concerns upheld by a successful appeal. We are pleased that the proposed new approach, if adopted, would not affect the continued validity of the conditional orders the DOE has already issued and that the DOE will continue to act on requests for conditional authorizations during the period when the procedures proposed in this notice are under consideration. As the proposed change is merely procedural and does not constitute rulemaking, we encourage the DOE to adopt the new procedures as soon as possible after the 45-day comment period. We look forward to the implementation of these proposed changes for LNG export decisions as a positive step forward for everyone committed to the development of the U.S. LNG market.
30. expand/collapse 7/16/2014 12:33:08 PM Kellstrom, Todd General Comment I submitted a letter in support of LNG exports and I believe that the DOE is still not doing all that it can to help bring jobs and economic benefits to Americans through our abundant natural gas. A study commissioned by the DOE has stated that market-driven mechanisms would make sure American consumers benefit from our natural gas resources. The DOE should grant permits for all pending applications and allow investors and consumers to drive the outcome on which projects are built.
  1. Mayor Kellstrom.pdf
31. expand/collapse 7/16/2014 1:01:33 PM Cicio, Paul General Comment On behalf of the Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA), we thank you for your leadership in proposing changes to the Department of Energy's policy regarding natural gas exports. IECA hopes the changes will increase transparency of the decision making process, and the completion of a new economic study using up-to-date demand and supply information is essential for sound public policy decision making. However, we believe that the 45-day comment period is too short to conduct the type of analysis necessary to provide fully informed comments to the Department of Energy. Please consider this letter a formal request from IECA for the Department of Energy to extend the comment period to 120 days. If not for any other reason, the EPA on June 2, 2014 released a proposed rule to regulate GHGs for existing electrical generators which is extraordinarily important and complex. No one questions that the rule will have significant impacts to the consumption of natural gas. It will take added time to evaluate the EPA proposed rule and to incorporate the findings into the IECA comments on the DOE proposed procedural changes on LNG exports. Thank you for the opportunity to share our views and we look forward to the Department of Energy extending the comment period. Sincerely, Paul N. Cicio President
  1. Letter from IECA - Paul Cicio 6 12 14.pdf
32. expand/collapse 7/16/2014 1:07:15 PM US Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy General Comment The Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy denied a request for an extension of time to file comments on the Proposed Procedure change, stating that DOE believes 45 days is a sufficient period of time to comment on the proposed changes. A copy of the response letter is attached.
  1. Response to IECA - Paul Cicio.pdf
33. expand/collapse 7/17/2014 1:49:45 AM Matejcek, Lynne General Comment Please rescind any support for LNG in Jordan Cove or though out our Nation including the Keystone IXL project. LNG and all extraction methods are not in alignment with public health and safe ground water laws. LNG production further threatens the water cycle, salmon, agriculture and global warming which will effect the long term habitability of our world and lead to power grabbing wars. Please devote all future resources to cleaning up toxic past energy practice and focus on generating affordable sustainable, non-polluting solar and wind energy technologies now. Please do this today for the future generations of children.
34. expand/collapse 7/17/2014 10:22:00 AM Hea, Robert General Comment In response to the Department’s request for comments, I write in support of the acceleration of permitting exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG). Abundant domestic gas supplies give the U.S. the ability to export while maintaining affordable and competitive prices for U.S. consumers. This means that natural gas use here at home can still be increased, for heating homes and industrial use, while maintaining a surplus for exports. U.S. LNG exports will create jobs, reduce our trade deficit and increase government revenues. In addition to creating jobs and stimulating the economy, U.S. LNG exports will provide geopolitical benefits and advance environmental goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally. It is essential that our government provide regulatory certainty to the permitting process for LNG export applications. The regulatory uncertainty brought about by the Department of Energy (DOE) by allowing years of delay in issuing export permits hurts investment and the economy. DOE should accelerate the permitting of LNG exports projects and give the process greater certainty so that the U.S. can maximize the benefits of our natural gas abundance.
35. expand/collapse 7/17/2014 11:14:22 AM Rafuse, John General Comment I have written numerous letters, comments, and opinion editorial pieces highlighting of the benefits of U.S. LNG exports for quite some time now. One of my pieces is attached here, and it details why exporting natural gas is crucial to maximizing the potential of onshore gas development for our communities and America’s energy security. To achieve this potential to the fullest extent, the DOE needs to approve the permits for all pending LNG export applications as quickly as possible. Attachment: http://www.jackrafuse.com/2013/03/14/don%E2%80%99t-forget-about-lng-in-your-backyards-on-the-effort-to-deny-lng-exports/
36. expand/collapse 7/17/2014 12:23:42 PM Souki, Charif General Comment See attached document.
  1. Cheniere Submission 6.4.2014 DOE Federal Notice P...
37. expand/collapse 7/17/2014 4:34:53 PM Plusquellic, Donald General Comment Last year was a great year for natural gas and oil production in Ohio. According to a recent report, Ohio oil production nearly doubled and natural gas production grew by about 2½ times over the previous year. My state has contributed to the nation’s rise to become the top natural gas producer in the world, and the benefits of this boom are flowing to Ohio as well as nationwide. The world is in need of natural gas, and the United States is in a prime position to meet that need. However, there is an impediment standing in the way of exports. Two-dozen petitions are sitting before the Department of Energy waiting on approval to build and operate liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals. These terminals would greatly expand markets for American natural gas, spurring economic growth in this country. They would generate tens of thousands of excellent well-paying jobs for Americans. Virtually every politician in Washington, D.C., favors actions that will put more Americans to work, and here is a major opportunity. Private investors are just waiting for approval to move ahead and hire. There are other benefits, too, to LNG exports. Selling natural gas would greatly improve our balance of trade and payments by reducing our trade deficit – a goal we haven’t reached in many years. America’s natural gas also would help to lessen the price volatility for natural gas around the world. Demand is growing, and by exporting LNG we can help temper sudden increases or decreases in natural gas prices. These price swings affect our domestic prices; reducing them will help American companies as well. Lastly is the impact that LNG exports would have by providing our allies with a friendly source of natural gas. Japan and the European Union in particular are eager to find new sources, and by helping these allies we will boost our national security. I hope the Department of Energy will make LNG export petitions a top priority. We cannot afford to drag our feet when there is so much benefit available to Ohioans as well as the nation. Sincerely, Donald L. Plusquellic Mayor, City of Akron Ohio production stats: http://www.ohio.com/news/ohio-s-oil-natural-gas-production-in-2013-leap-with-utica-shale-development-1.471364
38. expand/collapse 7/17/2014 4:36:39 PM McNally, John General Comment Policies enacted at the federal level should smartly take advantage of America’s plentiful energy resources and open more markets to liquefied natural gas (LNG). With the demand for natural gas growing worldwide, we have a real opportunity to provide greater stability to our economy, as well as security to our allies. Our current policy for LNG remains outdated; by maintaining unnecessary barriers to selling it to nations outside those we already have free trade agreements with, we unnecessarily limit our exports and growth for our domestic industries. With America producing more natural gas than ever before, our policies should remove barriers in the way of commerce, not erect further obstacles. By denying our businesses new customers in worldwide markets, we limit their growth and with that, their ability to hire additional workers. There are many measures that can be taken that would stimulate growth and trade with our allies. Most pressing is expediting approval of pending applications for LNG terminals. Out of these 30 applicants, the Department of Energy has only approved or given conditional approval to seven of these. The costs of delaying the approval of these nearly two dozen permits include minimizing growth, revenues and with that, employment in energy-dependent communities throughout the United States. These delays disproportionately hurt regions supported by natural gas, so Ohio pays a high price. Barriers to exporting LNG also strengthen nations like Russia, which benefits from artificially higher prices than would be the case in a market penetrated by larger amounts of American energy. More U.S. gas on the worldwide market diminishes the Russian share, weakening their influence, a potentially welcome development during this period of tension. If more countries have access to American energy, thousands of jobs in U.S. communities can be sustained. I respectfully request that the DOE speeds the approval of LNG export terminals. Our economy has nothing to gain and much to lose from maintaining the status quo. Sincerely, John McNally Mayor, Youngstown, OH
39. expand/collapse 7/18/2014 10:50:16 AM Ware, Andrew General Comment On behalf of all Our Energy Moment members, we urge the Department of Energy to accelerate the permitting of exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG). Expanding exports of LNG will help the United States fully realize its potential as a global energy leader while creating hundreds of thousands of jobs here at home. Moreover, LNG export projects across the country offer great economic benefits for local communities and states while achieving high environmental standards established in the rigorous federal regulatory process. Our Energy Moment applauds the DOE for seizing on this opportunity to create jobs, improve our energy security and help grow our economy with changes to its procedures for LNG export decisions. We recognize the hard work undertaken by the DOE and encourage the agency to move swiftly and efficiently on pending export applications. A diverse coalition of companies, organizations, individuals and institutions, Our Energy Moment is a 501 (c)(4) organization established to direct public outreach and education about the many benefits created by allowing U.S. natural gas access to the world market. Our Energy Moment members include: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.—Southeast Texas Chapter The Associated General Contractors of America Committee of 100 Louisiana Cheniere Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Heritage Energy Company Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Sempra LNG Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center Gonzales Economic Development Corporation AMTEX Security, Inc. South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce KNIGHT S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation Tyler Texas Area Chamber of Commerce Coastal Bend Council of Governments W.M. Dewey & Son—Inc. Del Mar College San Antonio Pipeliners Association Freeport LNG Robstown Area Development Commission Texas Association of Business Zachry Holdings, Inc. Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Groves Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center Petroleum Connection Kemosabe McMullen County South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce Bossier Chamber of Commerce Discovery Land Group Safety Management Systems McCollum Enterprises Landry Harrris & Co. Gregg Gothreaux, Lafayette (La.) Economic Development Authority
40. expand/collapse 7/18/2014 1:31:24 PM Cooper, Bill General Comment Please see attached comments.
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41. expand/collapse 7/18/2014 3:52:35 PM Ryan, Tim General Comment July 18, 2014 US Department of Energy Attn: Proposed Procedures Office of Oil and Gas Global Security and Supply, Office of Fossil Energy Forrestal Building, Room 3E-042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20585 Re: Proposed Procedures for LNG Export Decisions Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my support for the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposal to amend its process for review of applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement countries. According to its Federal Register notice dated June 4, 2014, DOE would cease issuing conditional licenses to export LNG to non-free trade countries, and instead would prioritize review of projects near completion of environmental permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). DOE proposes to act on LNG applications 30 days after the publication of a Final Environmental Impact Statement. These changes would create several benefits over the status quo “first come, first served” method DOE has used to date for review of LNG export applications. By prioritizing LNG projects that have substantially completed their NEPA review, DOE would provide a clear path forward for projects that are commercially mature to receive evaluation of their export applications. The proposed procedure would ensure that applicants otherwise ready to proceed with construction are not held back by their position in the current DOE queue. This change would increase the transparency and certainty of the regulatory process for LNG projects, thereby facilitating competition and the development of markets for U.S. natural gas. The proposed procedural revisions also would assure that DOE’s input is timely and relevant as a participatory agency in the NEPA review process. The United States is home to abundant low-cost natural gas resources, and our domestic industry is a global leader in developing and deploying advanced technologies in the field. As the Department’s own studies demonstrate, expanded exports clearly benefit the public interest, and LNG applicants have waited far too long for review by DOE as one part of a long and complex regulatory process. This new process will streamline the approval of applications and spur investment and job creation in the manufacturing and energy industries throughout the nation. Increased LNG exports can also help us to better aid our allies in Central Europe and Asia by giving them an alternative source for natural gas and help diminish their reliance on Russian energy. DOE’s proposed procedural changes represent a step in the right direction to provide greater clarity for participants in this review. I urge the DOE to quickly implement these changes and to act in a consistent and expeditious manner in its review of future LNG permits. Sincerely, Tim Ryan Member of Congress
  1. Rep.Tim Ryan LNG Export Decisions Comments 7.18.1...
42. expand/collapse 7/20/2014 11:18:17 AM McConnell, Hugh General Comment Attached is a letter explaining the support of the Inland Rivers Ports & Terminals Association's support for a streamlined process for approving LNG export approvals, provided domestic needs for LNG resources have been adequately met. Hugh McConnell President Inland Rivers Ports & Terminals, Inc., an Association
  1. IPRT Comments DOE (H0936839).PDF
43. expand/collapse 7/20/2014 11:18:35 AM Miller, Rocky General Comment I am writing you today to thank you for your support of our nation’s energy strength by introducing the American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act. This legislation clearly supports our contention that the country should expedite the permit process for exporting natural gas. Not only will this create new jobs, but it also will allow the United States to help its allies by providing an additional channel to meet their energy needs. Colorado is the beneficiary of economic growth due to our energy resources, found in two-thirds of our counties. Expanding markets for our energy, including natural gas, will directly benefit us right here at home. Unfortunately, the Department of Energy has not been working with all due speed to review and approve LNG export terminal applications, with two-dozen still waiting. The Wall Street Journal hit the nail on the head when it recently defined the DOE’s “case by case” approval process as “the bureaucratic term for forever.” Approval is just one of many steps before any natural gas can be exported, so months of delay at this stage really do mean that it will be that much longer before the United States can ship LNG to meet demand from Europe and Asia. We hear too many elected leaders in Washington, D.C., vowing support for job growth and economic stimulus but see too little action. LNG exports would go even further by helping to reduce our trade deficit and bolster our energy security. Our industry stands ready to support you in whatever way we can to move your legislation forward toward consideration and approval in the Senate, as well as to encourage the administration and Department of Energy to immediately approve pending LNG export applications.
44. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 7:03:28 AM Sakmar, Susan General Comment I commend DOE for stepping back to further analyze the impact large scale LNG exports will have on the public’s interest now that over half of America’s natural gas has been approved for export and a large volume of exports is already under contract with buyers from around the world. Even if the DOE decided not to approve another LNG export project, with the volumes already approved and under contract, the U.S. will be one of the largest, if not THE largest, LNG exporter in the world. This is a remarkable turn of events from just a few years ago when the U.S. was expected to become one of the world’s largest LNG importers. This demonstrates how quickly the market can change and for this reason, along with the reasons detailed in my attached comments, I urge DOE to continue to proceed with caution in approving additional export projects and to develop comprehensive procedures for analyzing the cumulative impact of each successive export application on the public’s interest. DOE should incorporate comments resulting from this process in determining those procedures and should provide notice and an opportunity to comment on any new procedures developed by DOE as a result of this process. * Please see attached comments *
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45. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 7:14:40 AM DeVito, Vincent General Comment Please see attached.
  1. NEES LNG Comments.pdf
46. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 9:32:57 AM Keating, Raymond General Comment Comments are attached in pdf form. Thank you.
  1. SBEC - CommentsLNGDOE.pdf
47. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 9:54:43 AM Neuhalfen, Chad General Comment As an elected member of the City Council in Waverly, Nebraska I’ve had the opportunity to study the issues that are important to Nebraska municipalities and to work on economic development opportunities for my city, our state and nation. One issue that is at the forefront of our nation’s policy agenda is energy costs and the opportunities for our country to be an energy exporter rather than an importer. Our nation’s natural gas deposits hold particular promise in this regard. In my opinion, the time is right for accelerating liquefied natural gas exports. As the world’s top producer of natural gas, the United States certainly has the capacity for exports. There is a ready market, as allied countries search for new sources of natural gas. And our nation can use the economic boost of LNG exports. I encourage you to support policies that require our federal government to move much faster on the review and approval of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal permits. Legislation pending the Senate and House will prioritize these approvals and exports. Expanding LNG exports will help our nation in several ways. It will create tens of thousands of new jobs, according to recent studies. These will be good long-term jobs whose benefits will flow throughout our nation, stimulating our economy. Exports will significantly improve our negative balance of trade. They will help stabilize natural gas prices worldwide and improve markets through competition. This will be particularly important in countries that primarily rely on Russia for natural gas imports. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this important issue.
48. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 10:40:26 AM Warner, Dean General Comment I submitted a letter in support of LNG exports and I believe that the DOE is still not doing all that it can to help bring jobs and economic benefits to Americans through our abundant natural gas. A study commissioned by the DOE has stated that market-driven mechanisms would make sure American consumers benefit from our natural gas resources. The DOE should grant permits for all pending applications and allow investors and consumers to drive the outcome on which projects are built.
  1. Mayor Warner .pdf
49. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 10:40:53 AM Mack, Toby General Comment I am an advocate for U.S. LNG exports because they help revitalize American manufacturing and domestic business. The DOE needs to do its part, however, to help bring jobs and economic benefits to Americans through our abundance of natural gas. A recent opinion piece I had published (attached) details the benefits that LNG exports bring to American businesses and why the DOE needs to expedite its export approval process.
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50. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 10:54:48 AM Tomlinson, Bob General Comment See pdf below
  1. DOE Change GPP Comments FINAL.pdf
51. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 10:59:30 AM Schryver, David General Comment See attached comments.
  1. APGA Comments_79Fed.Reg.32 261.pdf
52. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 11:16:00 AM Macchiarola, Frank General Comment Please see attached comments. Thank you.
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53. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 11:55:02 AM Fariello, Theresa General Comment Please find Exxon Mobil Corporation's comments attached.
  1. ExxonMobil Comments on Proposed DOE Procedures_07...
  2. Cover Letter - ExxonMobil Comments.pdf
54. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 11:56:03 AM Cameron LNG LLC, Cameron LNG LLC General Comment Please see the attached file.
  1. Cameron LNG Comments on DOE_FE Order of Precedenc...
55. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 1:00:46 PM Milito, Erik General Comment Attached please find comments of the American Petroleum Institute.
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56. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 1:22:02 PM Eisenberg, Ross General Comment Attached are the comments of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the largest manufacturing association in the United States representing manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states, on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) notice of proposed procedures for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export decisions. Please contact me with any questions. Many thanks, Ross Eisenberg Vice President, Energy & Resources Policy National Association of Manufacturers (202) 637-3173 reisenberg@nam.org
  1. NAM LNG Procedures Comments 7.21.14.pdf
57. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 1:47:22 PM Public, Jean General Comment NO LIQUDIFIED GAS SHOULD EVER BE EXPORTED TO ANY OTHER COUNTRY. IF WE DRILL UP AMERICA AND POLLUTE OUR WATER AND DESTROY ALL SITES FROM THIS TOXIC CHEMICAL DEVASTATION, WE SHOULD AT LEAST BE KEEPING EVERY DROP OF SUCH GAS HERE FOR US IN THE USA. NONE SHOULD EVER BE EXPORTED. THAT IS THE WAYIT NEEDS TO BE. WE KNOW DICK CHENEY CAUSED ALOT OF PROBLEMS FOR AMERICA WHEN HE WAS IN OFFICE AND WE WANT THIS UNPARALLELED DEVASTATION OF AMERICAN LAND TO BE CHANGED. IF WE DRILL, WE KEEP THAT GAS HERE IN AMERICA. CAN I MAKE IT ANY PLAINER FOR YOU? THIS COMMENT IS FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD. NO EXPORT SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ANYBODY OR TO ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY IN ANY WAY. PLEASE RECEIPT. JEAN PUBLIC
58. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 2:32:57 PM Abbott Galvao, Luisa General Comment July 21, 2014 U.S. Department of Energy (FE–34) Attn: Addendum Comments Office of Oil & Gas Global Security & Supply Office of Fossil Energy Forrestal Building, Room 3E–042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Dear Secretary Moniz, Thank you for accepting these comments regarding the Department of Energy’s plan to initiate updated macroeconomic studies as part of its proposed changes to procedures for carrying out public interest determinations for Liquefied Natural Gas exports to non-Free Trade Agreement countries. Existing evidence makes clear that LNG is bad for the environment and the climate; when greenhouse gas emissions from the extracting, processing, transporting and burning of natural gas are taken into account, it is worse for climate change than coal. Existing evidence also makes clear that LNG is bad for the American public. Friends of the Earth welcomes updated macroeconomic studies, but requests that DOE rectify the flaws of the previously commissioned macroeconomic study conducted by NERA Economic Consulting that focuses on the impacts of different export ranges and cumulative impacts while disregarding deeper analyses into how increased LNG exports would exacerbate inequality in the United States. The NERA study concludes that unlimited exports of LNG will have net benefits for the American economy, but ignores its own projections that any benefits of increased LNG exports will not be felt across the economy as it will hurt wage earners while increasing profits for natural gas producers: Overall, both total labor compensation and income from investment are projected to decline, and income to owners of natural gas resources will increase. Different socioeconomic groups depend on different sources of income, though through retirement savings an increasingly large number of workers share in the benefits of higher income to natural resource companies whose shares they own. Nevertheless, impacts will not be positive for all groups in the economy. Households with income solely from wages or government transfers, in particular, might not participate in these benefits. pg.2 The study additionally finds that “LNG exports won’t have a significant effect on overall US employment levels” (pg.2). The conflation of public interest with corporate interest and the hope that corporate profits will eventually trickle-down is unacceptable given growing trend of wealth inequality in the United States. Rising inequality in the United States is well-documented and has serious implications for the integrity of our democratic system. A meaningful public interest determination will not only look comprehensively at the environmental impacts of increased gas production, but must also consider the inequality potentially aggravated by increasing LNG exports. Sincerely, Luísa Abbott Galvão Climate & Energy Associate Friends of the Earth Please send all correspondence to: 1100 15th St. NW, 11th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Direct (202) 222-0716 Fax (202) 783-0444 labbottgalvao@foe.org
  1. FOE comments on DOE proposed procedures for LNG e...
59. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 2:51:09 PM Cicio, Paul General Comment Please see attached comments.
  1. 07.21.14_LNG DOE Comments.pdf
60. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 3:02:08 PM MacMillan, Hugh General Comment Please consider the comments on the Proposed Procedures for LNG Export Decisions in the attached.
  1. CHPNY Fracking Compendium_woal.pdf
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61. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 3:05:47 PM Warner, Mark General Comment Please see the document attached.
  1. Warner comment.pdf
62. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 3:20:03 PM Reed, Bradford General Comment Please see attached file.
  1. LNG export procedure comments_FINAL.pdf
63. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 3:44:34 PM Faggert, Pamela General Comment Comments of Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP Concerning: (1) the Proposed Changes in Procedures For LNG Export Decisions, (2) the Draft Addendum to Environmental Review Documents Concerning Exports of Natural Gas from the United States and (3) the Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas from the United States - Please see attached.
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64. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 3:46:45 PM Trammel, Mike General Comment Excelerate Liquefaction Solutions I, LLC provides the attached comments seeking clarification on the procedures proposed by the DOE/FE for processing non-Free Trade Agreement export authorization applications.
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65. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 3:51:11 PM Spencer, Lynn General Comment See attached letter.
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66. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 4:05:35 PM Martin, Thomas General Comment Kinder Morgan Comments on LNG Export Proposal
  1. 2014-07-21 Kinder Morgan Comments on LNG Export P...
67. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 4:13:14 PM Francis, Patricia General Comment See attached PDF file.
  1. ELC comments on DOE procedures 7-21-14 final.pdf
68. expand/collapse 7/21/2014 4:14:31 PM Megginson, Ernest General Comment Please see attached for Magnolia LNG, LLC's comments on this matter.
  1. Magnolia LNG LLC - Comments on DOE Proposed Proc...
69. expand/collapse 7/22/2014 12:52:01 PM LoBaugh, Leslie General Comment Please see comments in the attachment
  1. Freeport LNG et al - Comments on Notice of Change...
70. expand/collapse 7/23/2014 11:00:33 AM Wurth, Emily General Comment See attachments.
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  2. CHPNY Fracking CompendiumJuly11_woal.pdf
71. expand/collapse 7/23/2014 1:18:30 PM Anonymous, Anonymous General Comment See attached.
  1. AEA Letter.pdf
72. expand/collapse 7/23/2014 1:28:12 PM Lish, Christopher General Comment See attachment.
  1. Christopher Lish comment.pdf
73. expand/collapse 7/24/2014 10:34:24 AM Hacker, Mike General Comment See attachments.
  1. AEA comment submission form 7-21-14.pdf
  2. AEA Comments to DOE on Changes to LNG Export Deci...
74. expand/collapse 7/24/2014 11:55:37 AM Graebner, Carol General Comment See attachment.
  1. Centrica plc comment.pdf
75. expand/collapse 7/25/2014 1:22:00 PM McCaffree, Jody General Comment Please consider attached comments and exhibits. (DOE/FE note: Portions of these exhibits are being withheld pending redaction of Personally Identifiable Information. A redacted version of this document will be posted when that process is complete.)
  1. DOE_CALNG-McCaffree_7-21-2014_Comments.pdf
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76. 8/16/2014 12:00:00 AM U.S. Department of Energy Signed F.R. Notice
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77. 5/29/2014 4:00:00 AM U.S. Department of Energy Published F.R. Notice
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