Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:05:22Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 23 Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 23

Bill 118 s 23, also known as the Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the development of energy infrastructure that crosses international borders, specifically focusing on pipelines and other energy transportation systems.

The bill aims to streamline the permitting process for cross-border energy projects, making it easier for companies to build and operate these infrastructure projects. It also seeks to increase transparency and accountability in the approval process, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and involved in decision-making.

Additionally, the Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act aims to enhance energy security and promote economic growth by facilitating the efficient and safe transportation of energy resources between the United States and its neighboring countries. This includes promoting cooperation and coordination with Canada and Mexico, two key trading partners in the energy sector. Overall, this bill is designed to support the development of critical energy infrastructure projects that will benefit the United States and its neighbors, while also ensuring that environmental and safety considerations are taken into account. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges and opportunities associated with cross-border energy transportation.

Congressional Summary of S 23

Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

This bill establishes a new process for approving the construction and operation of energy infrastructure across an international border of the United States and replaces the existing process established under specified executive orders.

Specifically, this bill requires a person to obtain a certificate of crossing before constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity across a U.S. border between Canada or Mexico. A certificate must be obtained from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a facility consisting of oil or natural gas pipelines or the Department of Energy (DOE) for an electric transmission facility.

As a condition of issuing a certificate, DOE must require that an electric transmission facility be constructed, connected, operated, or maintained consistent with specified policies and standards.

FERC and DOE must meet a deadline for issuing a certificate as set forth by this bill. The bill also requires FERC to meet a deadline for approving applications to import or export natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico.

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Current Status of Bill S 23

Bill S 23 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2023. Bill S 23 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2023. Bill S 23's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of January 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 23

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 23

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaDepartment of EnergyElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Latin AmericaLicensing and registrationsMexicoOil and gasPipelinesTrade restrictions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 23

Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure ActPromoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure ActA bill to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity.

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