Regulatory Information
Sawgrass Storage will comply with all Federal, state and local regulations. A list of anticipated permits and approvals is provided below.| Agency | Type of Permit or Approval |
|---|---|
| Federal | |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) | Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity –
Section 7c of the Natural Gas Act. Sawgrass has filed for its
Certificate. More information is available at the FERC web site (www.ferc.gov)
under Docket CP11-523. FERC Staff has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Sawgrass Storage Project. |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Vicksburg District | Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation and Clearances |
| State | |
| Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Air Permits Division | Air Quality Permit |
| Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Water Permits Division | Section 401 Water Quality Certification |
| Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Water Permits Division | Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) Construction Storm Water General Permit for > 5 Acres |
| Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Water Permits Division | Hydrostatic Test Discharge General Permit |
| Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) | Scenic Rivers Permit |
| Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism (LDCRT), State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) | Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Cultural Resources Consultation/Clearance |
| Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) | Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation and Clearances |
| Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR), Office of Conservation | Drilling Permits |
| Local | |
| Lincoln Parish Health Unit | Authorization for On-site Sewage Treatment |
| Lincoln and Union Parishes Roadway Department | Local road crossing permits |
