This flipbook offers information on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process as it relates to ARCH2.
Notice that DOE is preparing an EIS and extending an invitation to participate in the EIS process Notice of Intent The NEPA/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Process
Agencies and persons provide comments to the DOE on the “scope” of the EIS
Scoping Period
DOE Prepares Draft EIS
DOE incorporates input from scoping and prepares an environmental analysis of the alternatives
Notice of Availability of Draft EIS
DOE publishes notice that the Draft EIS is complete and available for public review and comment
Agencies and the public have 45 days to review and provide comments on the Draft EIS
Comment Period
DOE Prepares Final EIS
DOE prepares responses to public comments and revises EIS as needed
Notice of Availability of Final EIS
DOE publishes notice that the Final EIS is complete and available for review
30-day Waiting Period
Allows time for agencies and public to review changes from Draft to Final EIS
DOE Issues Record of Decision
DOE Publishes the Record of Decision indicating completion of the NEPA process for the proposed action
Proposed Action
Purpose and Need Whether to move forward with the development of the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub as proposed by Battelle, in the Appalachian region that includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
Complying with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to catalyze investment in the production, processing, delivery, storage, & end-use of clean hydrogen
Ful fi lling DOE goals of accelerating the deployment of clean hydrogen technologies
Creating opportunities for residents to have skilled training and employment
Being one of at least two hydrogen hubs with greatest natural gas resources
How to Comment
There are several ways to provide a comment on the scope of the analysis and alternatives that should be considered in the EIS.
• Provide your comments verbally to the Court Reporter • Fill out a comment sheet and drop it into the Comment Box
In Person at the Scoping Meeting
Submit your comment directly to the docket online at: https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOE- HQ-2024-0082-0001
Submit Your Comment Online
Mail your comment to: TRC Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Coordinator Teays Corporate Centre 135 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 540 Scott Depot, West Virginia 25560
Mail Your Comment
DOE will consider scoping comments received or postmarked by March 3, 2025. Please provide name, zip code, and email address when submitting your comments.
Alternatives The EIS will evaluate reasonable alternatives that are technically and economically feasible and meet the purpose and need for the proposed action Alternative 1 Proceeding with funding Appalachian Hydrogen Hub as proposed No Action Alternative The No Action Alternative will analyze the scenario where OCED does not provide any further funding for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Alternative 3 Proceeding with funding a reduced Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, advancing only a portion of the proposed action Alternative 2 Proceeding with funding an expanded Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, incorporating additional clean hydrogen technologies and infrastructure to the proposed action
Proposed Delivery Technologies
Liquefaction A process to convert gaseous hydrogen into liquid hydrogen using cooling and compression
Refueling stations
Trucking
Pipelines
Hydrogen derivatives (ammonia, urea, and low-carbon aviation fuel) Processes that combine hydrogen with other atoms to create hydrogen-containing compounds for a variety of uses
Proposed Production Technologies
Hydrogen from water and electricity • Electrolysis - a method of producing hydrogen from water using electricity
Hydrogen from manufacturing byproducts • Capture and purification of hydrogen byproduct from chlor-alkali processes, which are chemical manufacturing processes that produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) for industrial uses
Hydrogen from natural gas • Autothermal reforming with carbon capture - Uses natural gas to create carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2). Carbon dioxide can be captured or stored underground. • Pyrolysis - Uses natural gas to produce carbon and hydrogen. Solid carbon from the pyrolysis process can be used for various products.
Proposed Hydrogen Storage Technologies
Above-ground tanks
Tube trailers
Underground storage
Proposed Hydrogen End Uses
Vehicles • Buses • Medium- and heavy-duty trucks
Materials handling equipment
Industrial heat
Blending to natural gas distribution systems
Power generation
Stationary fuel cells
Fertilizer, ammonia, urea, or low-carbon aviation fuel
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