The release of the EIS comes after three years of extensive analysis through the environmental review process. Within this timeframe, Excelerate has responded to data requests from FERC, cooperating agencies, and the general public. In addition, both Excelerate and PREPA have held numerous meetings with both the private and public sectors to ensure complete transparency throughout the entire permitting process. The FERC issued the draft EIS on August 7, 2014, which opened the public comment period until September 29, 2014. Modifications to the original subsea pipeline laying method were made based on comments received on the draft EIS. In the coming months, Excelerate will continue to work with FERC and cooperating agencies to obtain the required certificates and permits. The facility is expected to be in service in 2016.