Becoming an intervenor against the Port of Brownsville LNG export terminals
The information below is based on the FERC Intervene How-to-Guide and should not be construed as legal advice.
Who can be an intervenor?
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Any resident of a community near the Port of Brownsville whose health, safety, property value and/or home may be impacted by the facilities
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A landowner who is directly impacted by the LNG terminals or by their pipelines
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Fishing- and shrimping-related businesses which rely on free access to the Brownsville Ship Channel, along with clean water and healthy wetlands
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An individual or business that relies on a healthy tourism industry for their income
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A person who uses the general area of the proposed LNG export terminals or the route of the LNG carrier ships for recreation
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An organization that represents one of the constituencies above
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A municipality that could be impacted by the proposed LNG export terminals
Why should I become an intervenor?
How can I file a motion to intervene?
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It shows how strongly you are opposed to the LNG projects.
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It preserves your rights to bring a legal challenge should you wish to do so down the road.
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It ensures you will be fully informed about every step of the process as it goes forward through email notifications.
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You must submit a statement online to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) at ferconline.ferc.gov. FERC is the agency that will make the decision to approve or deny the LNG export terminals.
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You do not need an attorney to file. It is a quick and straightforward process.
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Follow the step-by-step instructions on our PDF to use the online process at the FERC website.
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If you need additional help, you can contact FERC at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov or 1-866-208-3676.
Step-by-step instructions for FERC's online filing process
Video guide to filing a motion to intervene through the FERC website
What should the motion to intervene include?
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You must clearly state your position on the LNG projects and the basis for that position.
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You should provide details which show that your interests will be directly affected by the outcome of FERC’s decision about the LNG export terminals.
When do I need to submit my motion to intervene?
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You will have 21 days to file after FERC accepts the application of each LNG company. The deadline will be published in FERC’s application notice for the company.
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You will need to file an online motion for each company by the dates below and send a copy of your motion to the company:
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Texas LNG Docket no. CP16-116-000 Motion Due May 5, 2016 at 5:00 pm EST, SEND TO: david.wochner@klgates.com and lmeyer@txlng.com
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Rio Grande LNG Docket no. CP16-454 Motion Due June 9, 2016 at 5:00 pm EDT, SEND TO: Shaun@RioBravoPipeline.com and erik.j.a.swenson@NortonRoseFulbright.com
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Rio Bravo Pipeline (to feed Rio Grande LNG terminal) Docket no. CP16-455 Motion Due June 9, 2016 at 5:00 pm EDT, Contact: Shaun@RioBravoPipeline.com and erik.j.a.swenson@NortonRoseFulbright.com
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Annova LNG Docket no. CP16-480 Motion Due August 17, 2016 at 5:00 pm EDT
SEND TO: Christopher.Young@constellation.com and Williamp.Harris@exeloncorp.com
How do I know if my motion to intervene is accepted?
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FERC has 15 days to deny your motion to intervene. If no answer is given within 25 days, you automatically become an intervenor.