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Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project

APPENDIX 1A
MAPS and FIGURES

January 2012

Figures Included in Appendix 1A


Figure No.

Subject

1A-1
1A-2
1A-3
1A-4
1A-5

Site Boundary on Aerial Image


Dredge Area Detail
Dredged Material Placement Areas
Site Plan, Including Location Relative to La Quinta Extension
Typical Full Containment LNG Storage Tank with Integrated
Concrete Secondary Containment
Typical Full Containment LNG Storage Tank Construction
Sequence

1A-6

January 2012

Figure 1A-1

Figure 1A-2

Figure 1A-3

CORPUS CHRISTI LIQUEFACTION PROJECT

Figure 1A-4
Site Plan and Location Relative to
La Quinta Channel Extension

Figure 1A-5. Typical Full Containment LNG Storage Tank with Integrated Concrete Secondary Containment

Figure 1A-6. Typical full containment LNG storage tank construction sequence

Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC


Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project

APPENDIX 1B
AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

January 2012

January 12, 2012


Mr. Jeff Robinson
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75202
Subject:

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project


San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas

Dear Mr. Robinson,


On behalf of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), a subsidiary of
Cheniere Energy, Inc., we are contacting you regarding a new proposed project in the Corpus
Christi, Texas area. As a result of the improved outlook for domestic natural gas production,
largely due to the shale gas-bearing formations in the United States, Corpus Christi Liquefaction
is proposing to construct a 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas liquefaction facility in
San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas, to be known as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project
(Project). The Project facility will have the capability both to liquefy surplus supplies of domestic
natural gas for export to foreign markets as well as to receive and regasify limited quantities of
imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Project will be located on the northeast shore of
Corpus Christi Bay at the site of the previously authorized Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The attached figure shows the location of the proposed Project.
The main component of the Project consists of three (3) liquefaction trains each capable of
processing up to 700 MMcf/d of natural gas. The LNG will be stored in three 160,000 m3 full
containment storage tanks. LNG will be imported/exported from the Terminal via LNG marine
carriers transiting through the La Quinta Channel. This Project will not result in an increase in the
number of ship transits already permitted for the Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction submitted a request to FERC on December 13, 2011, to initiate the
FERCs formal pre-filing process and approval was granted by the FERC on December 22, 2011.
This project has been assigned FERC Docket No. PF12-3-000. Corpus Christi Liquefaction
anticipates filing its formal application with the FERC in August 2012, and FERC will then prepare
an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to satisfy the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Project. Your agency will be invited
to participate in the FERC pre-filing process for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be consulting with USEPA as necessary during the preparation of
required permit applications. However, to assist Corpus Christi Liquefaction in preparing the
FERC application and identifying possible issues to be addressed during the NEPA process, we
are requesting information on resources under your agencys jurisdiction that could be potentially
affected by the Project. Please note that in 2003-2005 agency consultation, resource surveys,
and a NEPA review were completed for the original LNG import terminal project proposed by
Cheniere Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries on the same site and which received authorization
from the FERC under FERC Docket No. CP04-37-000, and TCEQ Air Permit Nos. 70741 and
PSD-TX-1038.

Tetra Tech
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,Suite 253E/Austin, TX 78757
Tel 512.338.1667 Fax 512.338.1331 www.tetratech.com

Corpus Christi Liquefaction looks forward to working with your agency as it moves forward with
development of this Project. We appreciate your assistance and thank in you advance for any
help you can provide. A representative of Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be in contact with you
soon to request a meeting to discuss the project in further detail.
If you have questions or would like additional information about the Project please contact me at
512-338-1667 Ext: 134 (anne-marie.griger@tetratech.com), or John Scott, Project Manager, at
617-283-5169 (john.scott@tetratech.com).
Sincerely,

Anne-Marie B. Griger, AICP


Environmental Planner

cc:

Andrew Chartrand, Corpus Christi Liquefaction


John Scott, Tetra Tech

TETRA TECH

January 12, 2012


Mr. Lloyd Mullins
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Corpus Christi Field Office
5151 Flynn Parkway, Suite 306
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Subject:

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project


San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas

Dear Mr. Mullins,


On behalf of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), a subsidiary of
Cheniere Energy, Inc., we are contacting you regarding a new proposed project in the Corpus
Christi, Texas area. Please note that this is in regards to the same project that representatives of
Cheniere Energy, Inc. met with you and your staff about in November 2011.
As a result of the improved outlook for domestic natural gas production, largely due to the shale
gas-bearing formations in the United States, Corpus Christi Liquefaction is proposing to construct
a 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas liquefaction facility in San Patricio and Nueces
Counties, Texas, to be known as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project (Project). The Project
facility will have the capability both to liquefy surplus supplies of domestic natural gas for export to
foreign markets as well as to receive and regasify limited quantities of imported liquefied natural
gas (LNG). The Project will be located on the northeast shore of Corpus Christi Bay at the site
of the previously authorized Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Terminal. The attached figure shows
the location of the proposed Project.
The main component of the Project consists of three (3) liquefaction trains each capable of
processing up to 700 MMcf/d of natural gas. The LNG will be stored in three 160,000 m3 full
containment storage tanks. LNG will be imported/exported from the Terminal via LNG marine
carriers transiting through the La Quinta Channel. This Project will not result in an increase in the
number of ship transits already permitted for the Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction submitted a request to FERC on December 13, 2011, to initiate the
FERCs formal pre-filing process and approval was granted by the FERC on December 22, 2011.
This project has been assigned FERC Docket No. PF12-3-000. Corpus Christi Liquefaction
anticipates filing its formal application with the FERC in August 2012, and FERC will then prepare
an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to satisfy the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Project. Your agency will be invited
to participate in the FERC pre-filing process for the Project.
Cheniere Energy has been actively working with the USACE to finalize compensatory mitigation
plans under its existing Section 404/10 Permit for the LNG import terminal proposed by Cheniere
Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries on the same site and which received authorization from FERC
under FERC Docket No. CP04-37-000. However, to assist Corpus Christi Liquefaction in
preparing the FERC application and identifying possible issues to be addressed during the NEPA
process for the Liquefaction Project, we are requesting information on resources under your
agencys jurisdiction that could be potentially affected by the Project and that are not addressed
under the existing permit.

Tetra Tech
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,Suite 253E/Austin, TX 78757
Tel 512.338.1667 Fax 512.338.1331 www.tetratech.com

Corpus Christi Liquefaction looks forward to working with your agency as it moves forward with
development of this Project. We appreciate your assistance and thank in you advance for any
help you can provide. A representative of Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be in contact with you
soon to request a meeting to discuss the project in further detail.
If you have questions or would like additional information about the Project please contact me at
512-338-1667 Ext: 134 (anne-marie.griger@tetratech.com), or John Scott, Project Manager, at
617-283-5169 (john.scott@tetratech.com).
Sincerely,

Anne-Marie B. Griger, AICP


Environmental Planner

cc:

Andrew Chartrand, Corpus Christi Liquefaction


John Scott, Tetra Tech

TETRA TECH

January 12, 2012

Ms. Dawn Whitehead


Deputy Field Office Supervisor
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Corpus Christi Ecological Services Field Office
c/o TAMU-CC
6300 Ocean Drive, #5837
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Subject:

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project


San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas

Dear Ms. Whitehead,


On behalf of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), a subsidiary of
Cheniere Energy, Inc., we are contacting you regarding a new proposed project in the Corpus
Christi, Texas area. As a result of the improved outlook for domestic natural gas production,
largely due to the shale gas-bearing formations in the United States, Corpus Christi Liquefaction
is proposing to construct a 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas liquefaction facility in
San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas, to be known as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project
(Project). The Project facility will have the capability both to liquefy surplus supplies of domestic
natural gas for export to foreign markets as well as to receive and regasify limited quantities of
imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Project will be located on the northeast shore of
Corpus Christi Bay at the site of the previously authorized Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The attached figure shows the location of the proposed Project.
The main component of the Project consists of three (3) liquefaction trains each capable of
processing up to 700 MMcf/d of natural gas. The LNG will be stored in three 160,000 m3 full
containment storage tanks. LNG will be imported/exported from the Terminal via LNG marine
carriers transiting through the La Quinta Channel. This Project will not result in an increase in the
number of ship transits already permitted for the Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction submitted a request to FERC on December 13, 2011, to initiate the
FERCs formal pre-filing process and approval was granted by the FERC on December 22, 2011.
This project has been assigned FERC Docket No. PF12-3-000. Corpus Christi Liquefaction
anticipates filing its formal application with the FERC in August 2012, and FERC will then prepare
an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to satisfy the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Project. Your agency will be invited
to participate in the FERC pre-filing process for the Project.
To assist Corpus Christi Liquefaction in preparing the FERC application and identifying possible
issues to be addressed during the NEPA process, we are requesting information on resources
under your agencys jurisdiction that could be potentially affected by the Project. Please note that
in 2003-2005 agency consultation, resource surveys, and a NEPA review were completed for the
original LNG import terminal project proposed by Cheniere Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries on
the same site and which received authorization from the FERC under FERC Docket No. CP0437-000. On May 13, 2004 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concurred with a determination that
the LNG terminal project would have no effect on federally listed species (Consultation #: 2-1103-I-0329).

Tetra Tech
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,Suite 253E/Austin, TX 78757
Tel 512.338.1667 Fax 512.338.1331 www.tetratech.com

Corpus Christi Liquefaction looks forward to working with your agency as it moves forward with
development of this Project. We appreciate your assistance and thank in you advance for any
help you can provide. A representative of Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be in contact with you
soon to request a meeting to discuss the project in further detail.
If you have questions or would like additional information about the Project please contact me at
512-338-1667 Ext: 134 (anne-marie.griger@tetratech.com), or John Scott, Project Manager, at
617-283-5169 (john.scott@tetratech.com).
Sincerely,

Anne-Marie B. Griger, AICP


Environmental Planner

cc:

Andrew Chartrand, Corpus Christi Liquefaction


John Scott, Tetra Tech

TETRA TECH

January 12, 2012

Dr. Roy Crabtree


Regional Administrator
NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Region
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Subject:

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project


San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas

Dear Dr. Crabtree,


On behalf of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), a subsidiary of
Cheniere Energy, Inc., we are contacting you regarding a new proposed project in the Corpus
Christi, Texas area. Please note that this is in regards to the same project that representatives of
Cheniere Energy, Inc. met with your agencys staff about in November 2011.
As a result of the improved outlook for domestic natural gas production, largely due to the shale
gas-bearing formations in the United States, Corpus Christi Liquefaction is proposing to construct
a 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas liquefaction facility in San Patricio and Nueces
Counties, Texas, to be known as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project (Project). The Project
facility will have the capability both to liquefy surplus supplies of domestic natural gas for export to
foreign markets as well as to receive and regasify limited quantities of imported liquefied natural
gas (LNG). The Project will be located on the northeast shore of Corpus Christi Bay at the site
of the previously authorized Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Terminal. The attached figure shows
the location of the proposed Project.
The main component of the Project consists of three (3) liquefaction trains each capable of
processing up to 700 MMcf/d of natural gas. The LNG will be stored in three 160,000 m3 full
containment storage tanks. LNG will be imported/exported from the Terminal via LNG marine
carriers transiting through the La Quinta Channel. This Project will not result in an increase in the
number of ship transits already permitted for the Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction submitted a request to FERC on December 13, 2011, to initiate the
FERCs formal pre-filing process and approval was granted by the FERC on December 22, 2011.
This project has been assigned FERC Docket No. PF12-3-000. Corpus Christi Liquefaction
anticipates filing its formal application with the FERC in August 2012, and FERC will then prepare
an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to satisfy the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Project. Your agency will be invited
to participate in the FERC pre-filing process for the Project.
To assist Corpus Christi Liquefaction in preparing the FERC application and identifying possible
issues to be addressed during the NEPA process, we are requesting information on resources
under your agencys jurisdiction that could be potentially affected by the Project. Please note that
in 2003-2005 agency consultation, resource surveys, and a NEPA review were completed for the
original LNG import terminal project proposed by Cheniere Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries on
the same site and which received authorization from the FERC under FERC Docket No. CP0437-000. During that time frame NOAA Fisheries, Habitat Conservation Division, and Protected
Resources Division, provided comments to Cheniere and the FERC.

Tetra Tech
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,Suite 253E/Austin, TX 78757
Tel 512.338.1667 Fax 512.338.1331 www.tetratech.com

Corpus Christi Liquefaction looks forward to working with your agency as it moves forward with
development of this Project. We appreciate your assistance and thank in you advance for any
help you can provide. A representative of Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be in contact with you
soon to request a meeting to discuss the project in further detail.
If you have questions or would like additional information about the Project please contact me at
512-338-1667 Ext: 134 (anne-marie.griger@tetratech.com), or John Scott, Project Manager, at
617-283-5169 (john.scott@tetratech.com).
Sincerely,

Anne-Marie B. Griger, AICP


Environmental Planner

cc:

Andrew Chartrand, Corpus Christi Liquefaction


John Scott, Tetra Tech

TETRA TECH

January 12, 2012


Ms. Leslie Savage
Railroad Commission of Texas
Oil and Gas Division
1701 North Congress
P.O. Box 12967
Austin, TX 78711-2967
Subject:

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project


San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas

Dear Ms. Savage,


On behalf of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), a subsidiary of
Cheniere Energy, Inc., we are contacting you regarding a new proposed project in the Corpus
Christi, Texas area. Please note that this is in regards to the same project that representatives of
Cheniere Energy, Inc. met with your agencys staff about in November 2011.
As a result of the improved outlook for domestic natural gas production, largely due to the shale
gas-bearing formations in the United States, Corpus Christi Liquefaction is proposing to construct
a 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas liquefaction facility in San Patricio and Nueces
Counties, Texas, to be known as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction (Project). The Project facility
will have the capability both to liquefy surplus supplies of domestic natural gas for export to
foreign markets as well as to receive and regasify limited quantities of imported liquefied natural
gas (LNG). The Project will be located on the northeast shore of Corpus Christi Bay at the site
of the previously authorized Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Import Terminal. The attached figure
shows the location of the proposed Project.
The main component of the Project consists of three (3) liquefaction trains each capable of
processing up to 700 MMcf/d of natural gas. The LNG will be stored in three 160,000 m3 full
containment storage tanks. LNG will be imported/exported from the Terminal via LNG marine
carriers transiting through the La Quinta Channel. This Project will not result in an increase in the
number of ship transits already permitted for the Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction submitted a request to FERC on December 13, 2011, to initiate the
FERCs formal pre-filing process and approval was granted by the FERC on December 22, 2011.
This project has been assigned FERC Docket No. PF12-3-000. Corpus Christi Liquefaction
anticipates filing its formal application with the FERC in August 2012, and FERC will then prepare
an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to satisfy the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Project. Your agency will be invited
to participate in the FERC pre-filing process for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be consulting with the Railroad Commission as necessary during
the preparation of required permit applications. However, to assist Corpus Christi Liquefaction in
preparing the FERC application and identifying possible issues to be addressed during the NEPA
process, we are requesting information on resources under your agencys jurisdiction that could
be potentially affected by the Project. Please note that in 2003-2005 agency consultation,
resource surveys, and a NEPA review were completed for the original LNG import terminal
project proposed by Cheniere Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries on the same site and which
received authorization from the FERC under FERC Docket No. CP04-37-000.

Tetra Tech
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,Suite 253E/Austin, TX 78757
Tel 512.338.1667 Fax 512.338.1331 www.tetratech.com

Corpus Christi Liquefaction looks forward to working with your agency as it moves forward with
development of this Project. We appreciate your assistance and thank in you advance for any
help you can provide. A representative of Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be in contact with you
soon to request a meeting to discuss the project in further detail.
If you have questions or would like additional information about the Project please contact me at
512-338-1667 Ext: 134 (anne-marie.griger@tetratech.com), or John Scott, Project Manager, at
617-283-5169 (john.scott@tetratech.com).
Sincerely,

Anne-Marie B. Griger, AICP


Environmental Planner

cc:

Andrew Chartrand, Corpus Christi Liquefaction


John Scott, Tetra Tech

TETRA TECH

January 12, 2012


Ms. Celeste Brancel
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Habitat Assessment Program
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744-3291
Subject:

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project


San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas

Dear Ms. Brancel,


On behalf of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), a subsidiary of
Cheniere Energy, Inc., we are contacting you regarding a new proposed project in the Corpus
Christi, Texas area. Please note that this is in regards to the same project that representatives of
Cheniere Energy, Inc. met with your agencys staff about in November 2011.
As a result of the improved outlook for domestic natural gas production, largely due to the shale
gas-bearing formations in the United States, Corpus Christi Liquefaction is proposing to construct
a 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas liquefaction facility in San Patricio and Nueces
Counties, Texas, to be known as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project (Project). The Project
facility will have the capability both to liquefy surplus supplies of domestic natural gas for export to
foreign markets as well as to receive and regasify limited quantities of imported liquefied natural
gas (LNG). The Project will be located on the northeast shore of Corpus Christi Bay at the site
of the previously authorized Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Terminal. The attached figure shows
the location of the proposed Project.
The main component of the Project consists of three (3) liquefaction trains each capable of
processing up to 700 MMcf/d of natural gas. The LNG will be stored in three 160,000 m3 full
containment storage tanks. LNG will be imported/exported from the Terminal via LNG marine
carriers transiting through the La Quinta Channel. This Project will not result in an increase in the
number of ship transits already permitted for the Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction submitted a request to FERC on December 13, 2011, to initiate the
FERCs formal pre-filing process and approval was granted by the FERC on December 22, 2011.
This project has been assigned FERC Docket No. PF12-3-000. Corpus Christi Liquefaction
anticipates filing its formal application with the FERC in August 2012, and FERC will then prepare
an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to satisfy the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Project. Your agency will be invited
to participate in the FERC pre-filing process for the Project.
To assist Corpus Christi Liquefaction in preparing the FERC application and identifying possible
issues to be addressed during the NEPA process, we are requesting information on resources
under your agencys jurisdiction that could be potentially affected by the Project. Please note that
in 2003-2005 agency consultation, resource surveys, and a NEPA review were completed for the
original LNG import terminal project proposed by Cheniere Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries on
the same site and which received authorization from the FERC under FERC Docket No. CP0437-000. During that time the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departed conducted an impact review and
provided that information to Cheniere on September 9, 2003.

Tetra Tech
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,Suite 253E/Austin, TX 78757
Tel 512.338.1667 Fax 512.338.1331 www.tetratech.com

Corpus Christi Liquefaction looks forward to working with your agency as it moves forward with
development of this Project. We appreciate your assistance and thank in you advance for any
help you can provide. A representative of Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be in contact with you
soon to request a meeting to discuss the project in further detail.
If you have questions or would like additional information about the Project please contact me at
512-338-1667 Ext: 134 (anne-marie.griger@tetratech.com), or John Scott, Project Manager, at
617-283-5169 (john.scott@tetratech.com).
Sincerely,

Anne-Marie B. Griger, AICP


Environmental Planner

cc:

Andrew Chartrand, Corpus Christi Liquefaction


John Scott, Tetra Tech

TETRA TECH

January 12, 2012


Mr. Mike Wilson
Director, Air Permits Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
12100 Park 35 Circle MC163
Austin, TX 78753
Subject:

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project


San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas

Dear Mr. Wilson:


On behalf of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), a subsidiary of
Cheniere Energy, Inc., we are contacting you regarding a new proposed project in the Corpus
Christi, Texas area. Please note that this is in regards to the same project that representatives of
Cheniere Energy, Inc. met with you and your staff about in May 2011 and on December 20, 2011.
As a result of the improved outlook for domestic natural gas production, largely due to the shale
gas-bearing formations in the United States, Corpus Christi Liquefaction is proposing to construct
a 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas liquefaction facility in San Patricio and Nueces
Counties, Texas, to be known as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project (Project). The Project
facility will have the capability both to liquefy surplus supplies of domestic natural gas for export to
foreign markets as well as to receive and regasify limited quantities of imported liquefied natural
gas (LNG). The Project will be located on the northeast shore of Corpus Christi Bay at the site
of the previously authorized Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Terminal. The attached figure shows
the location of the proposed Project.
The main component of the Project consists of three (3) liquefaction trains each capable of
processing up to 700 MMcf/d of natural gas. The LNG will be stored in three 160,000 m3 full
containment storage tanks. LNG will be imported/exported from the Terminal via LNG marine
carriers transiting through the La Quinta Channel. This Project will not result in an increase in the
number of ship transits already permitted for the Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction submitted a request to FERC on December 13, 2011, to initiate the
FERCs formal pre-filing process and approval was granted by the FERC on December 22, 2011.
This project has been assigned FERC Docket No. PF12-3-000. Corpus Christi Liquefaction
anticipates filing its formal application with the FERC in August 2012, and FERC will then prepare
an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to satisfy the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Project. Your agency will be invited
to participate in the FERC pre-filing process for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be consulting with TCEQ as necessary during the preparation of
required permit applications. However, to assist Corpus Christi Liquefaction in preparing the
FERC application and identifying possible issues to be addressed during the NEPA process, we
are requesting information on resources under your agencys jurisdiction that could be potentially
affected by the Project. Please note that in 2003-2005 agency consultation, resource surveys,
and a NEPA review were completed for the original LNG import terminal project proposed by
Cheniere Energy, Inc. and its subsidiaries on the same site and which received authorization from
the FERC under FERC Docket No. CP04-37-000 and TCEQ Air Permit Nos. 70741 and PSD-TX1038.

Tetra Tech
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,Suite 253E/Austin, TX 78757
Tel 512.338.1667 Fax 512.338.1331 www.tetratech.com

Corpus Christi Liquefaction looks forward to working with your agency as it moves forward with
development of this Project. We appreciate your assistance and thank in you advance for any
help you can provide. A representative of Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be in contact with you
soon to request a meeting to discuss the project in further detail.
If you have questions or would like additional information about the Project please contact me at
512-338-1667 Ext: 134 (anne-marie.griger@tetratech.com), or John Scott, Project Manager, at
617-283-5169 (john.scott@tetratech.com).
Sincerely,

Anne-Marie B. Griger, AICP


Environmental Planner

cc:

Andrew Chartrand, Corpus Christi Liquefaction


John Scott, Tetra Tech

TETRA TECH

January 12, 2012


Mr. Charles Maguire
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin, TX 78753
Subject:

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project


San Patricio and Nueces Counties, Texas

Dear Mr. Maguire,


On behalf of Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), a subsidiary of
Cheniere Energy, Inc., we are contacting you regarding a new proposed project in the Corpus
Christi, Texas area. Please note that this is in regards to the same project that representatives of
Cheniere Energy, Inc. have previously met with TCEQ staff about.
As a result of the improved outlook for domestic natural gas production, largely due to the shale
gas-bearing formations in the United States, Corpus Christi Liquefaction is proposing to construct
a 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas liquefaction facility in San Patricio and Nueces
Counties, Texas, to be known as the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project (Project). The Project
facility will have the capability both to liquefy surplus supplies of domestic natural gas for export to
foreign markets as well as to receive and regasify limited quantities of imported liquefied natural
gas (LNG). The Project will be located on the northeast shore of Corpus Christi Bay at the site
of the previously authorized Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Terminal. The attached figure shows
the location of the proposed Project.
The main component of the Project consists of three (3) liquefaction trains each capable of
processing up to 700 MMcf/d of natural gas. The LNG will be stored in three 160,000 m3 full
containment storage tanks. LNG will be imported/exported from the Terminal via LNG marine
carriers transiting through the La Quinta Channel. This Project will not result in an increase in the
number of ship transits already permitted for the Corpus Christi LNG Terminal.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction submitted a request to FERC on December 13, 2011, to initiate the
FERCs formal pre-filing process and approval was granted by the FERC on December 22, 2011.
This project has been assigned FERC Docket No. PF12-3-000. Corpus Christi Liquefaction
anticipates filing its formal application with the FERC in August 2012, and FERC will then prepare
an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to satisfy the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Project. Your agency will be invited
to participate in the FERC pre-filing process for the Project.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be consulting with TCEQ as necessary during the preparation of
required permit applications. However, to assist Corpus Christi Liquefaction in preparing the
FERC application and identifying possible issues to be addressed during the NEPA process, we
are requesting information on resources under your agencys jurisdiction that could be potentially
affected by the Project. Please note that in 2003-2005 agency consultation, resource surveys,
and a NEPA review were completed for the original LNG import terminal project proposed by
Cheniere Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries on the same site and which received authorization
from the FERC under FERC Docket No. CP04-37-000.

Tetra Tech
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,Suite 253E/Austin, TX 78757
Tel 512.338.1667 Fax 512.338.1331 www.tetratech.com

Corpus Christi Liquefaction looks forward to working with your agency as it moves forward with
development of this Project. We appreciate your assistance and thank in you advance for any
help you can provide. A representative of Corpus Christi Liquefaction will be in contact with you
soon to request a meeting to discuss the project in further detail.
If you have questions or would like additional information about the Project please contact me at
512-338-1667 Ext: 134 (anne-marie.griger@tetratech.com), or John Scott, Project Manager, at
617-283-5169 (john.scott@tetratech.com).
Sincerely,

Anne-Marie B. Griger, AICP


Environmental Planner

cc:

Andrew Chartrand, Corpus Christi Liquefaction


John Scott, Tetra Tech

TETRA TECH

Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC


Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project

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