DOE first approved non-FTA permit back in 2017 (see below) https://delfinmidstream.com/news/department-of-energy-approves-delfin-lng-non-fta-application/#:~:text=Department%20of%20Energy%20approves%20Delfin%20LNG%20Non%2DFTA%20Application%20%2D%20Delfin%20Midstream&text=Delfin%20LNG%20announced%20approval%20from,Agreements%20with%20the%20United%20States.