Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 8:33 AM

Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021

This bill expedites the approval of applications for the exportation of natural gas that do not exceed 51.75 billion cubic feet per year. Specifically, the bill deems such applications to be consistent with the public interest and requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant the applications without modification or delay. However, applications for exportation of natural gas to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States may not be expedited.

Congress
117

Number
S - 3145

Introduced on
2021-11-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/3/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021

This bill expedites the approval of applications for the exportation of natural gas that do not exceed 51.75 billion cubic feet per year. Specifically, the bill deems such applications to be consistent with the public interest and requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant the applications without modification or delay. However, applications for exportation of natural gas to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States may not be expedited.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to expedite approval of exports of small volumes of natural gas, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Energy

Potential Impact
Oil and gas
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/18/2021

Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021

This bill expedites the approval of applications for the exportation of natural gas that do not exceed 51.75 billion cubic feet per year. Specifically, the bill deems such applications to be consis...


Latest Action7/28/2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.