Draft Resource Reports 4, 6, 10 and 12 of Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP under PF12-16.

Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP Cove Point Liquefaction Project Docket No. PF12-16 Resource Report 10 Alternatives DRAFT November 2012 Draft Resource Report 10 Alternatives Summary of Required FERC Report Information Report Reference or Topic FERC Reference Not Applicable 1. Address the no-action alternative. 380.12(1)(1) Section 10.2 Discuss the costs and benefits associated with the alternative. 2. For large projects, address the effect of energy conservation or 380.12(1)(1) Section 10.5 energy alternatives to the project. 3. Identify system alternatives considered during the identification of 380.12(1)(1) Section 10.3 the project and provide the rationale for rejecting each alternative. Discuss the costs and benefits associated with each alternative. 4. Identify major and minor route alternatives considered to avoid 380.12(1)(2)(ii) Section 10.4 impact on sensitive environmental areas (e.g. wetlands, parks, or residences) and provide sufficient comparative data to justify the selection of the proposed route. For onshore projects near to offshore areas, be sure to address alternatives using offshore routings. 5. Identify alternative sites considered for the location of major new 380.12(1)(2)(ii) Sections 10.6 aboveground facilities and provide sufficient comparative data to and 10.7 justify the selection of the proposed site. 10-ii Draft Resource Report 10 Alternatives Table of Contents Summary of Required FERC Report Information ...................................................... 10-ii Acronym List ............................................................................................................. 10-iii Figures List ................................................................................................................ 10-iii 10. Alternatives ........................................................................................................... 10-1 10.1 Range of Alternatives ............................................................................... 10-2 10.2 No-Action or Postponed Action Alternative............................................. 10-3 10.3 System Alternatives .................................................................................. 10-3 10.3.1 LNG Terminal ..................................................................................... 10-4 10.3.2 Other Pipeline Systems ....................................................................... 10-7 10.3.3 Compressor Stations ............................................................................ 10-7 10.4 Route Alternatives .................................................................................... 10-8 10.5 Conservation or Alternative Energy Sources ............................................ 10-8 10.5.1 Energy Conservation ........................................................................... 10-8 10.5.2 Alternative Energy Sources ................................................................ 10-9 10.6 Liquefaction Facility Site Alternatives .....