ELR Citation: 54 ELR 20107
No(s). 23-1069 (D.C. Cir. Jul 16, 2024)

The D.C. Circuit granted in part and denied in part petitions to review FERC's authorization of construction and operation of liquefied natural gas facilities in southwestern Louisiana. Environmental groups argued FERC did not properly address NEPA and Natural Gas Act requirements. The court found FERC inadequately explained its failure to determine the environmental significance of greenhouse gas emissions and failed to adequately assess cumulative effects of nitrogen dioxide emissions, but that it satisfied its obligation to consider alternatives. The court granted the petitions in part, denied them in part, and remanded to FERC for further consideration.