# 2026-04865: LNG Dreams in Texas: Public Weighs Gas Expansion Impacts

2026-04865, Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Planned Rio Grande LNG Expansion Project, and Notice of Public Scoping Sessions, is a Federal Register notice from Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published 2026-03-12; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-08).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-04865
- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-04865
- Title: Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Planned Rio Grande LNG Expansion Project, and Notice of Public Scoping Sessions
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 12179
- Published: 2026-03-12
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

LNG Dreams in Texas: Public Weighs Gas Expansion Impacts

## Summary

Rio Grande LNG wants to expand its natural gas facility in Cameron County, Texas, and the government is asking the public for ideas and concerns about how this might affect the environment. People have until April 8, 2026, to share their thoughts, which will help decide if the project moves forward. This is a big deal for local communities and the environment, and it could mean new construction and jobs in the area.

## Effects PRIA read

- Public scoping and comment deadline: benefit, low. FERC opened a public scoping period and is asking for comments on the Rio Grande LNG Expansion. You can submit written or oral comments so they arrive by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 8, 2026, or attend scoping sessions on March 24 and March 25, 2026 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Central at the Port Isabel…
- Land disturbance and permanent footprint: mixed, medium. Construction would disturb about 350 acres for Train 6 and about 107 acres for Berth 3, with about 69.3 acres to be maintained for permanent operation; the remaining acreage would be restored and revert to former uses after construction.
- Specific environmental issues to be evaluated: benefit, medium. FERC staff will evaluate impacts on marine transportation, air quality, facility construction effects on water resources and marine species, and other areas such as geology, wetlands, wildlife, cultural resources, socioeconomics, land use, noise, and safety as part of the NEPA review.
- Mailing list and affected landowner notices: benefit, low. FERC's environmental mailing list includes affected landowners (potential right-of-way grantors, those whose property may be used temporarily, or who own homes within certain distances of aboveground facilities); you can update or remove your name by emailing the Commission or returning the mailed…

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## Sources
- [2026-04865 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/12/2026-04865/rio-grande-lng-train-6-llc-notice-of-scoping-period-requesting-comments-on-environmental-issues-for)
- [2026-04865 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-12/pdf/2026-04865.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-04865 (as of 2026-06-08).