Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Projects Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 988 Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Projects 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, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 988

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Projects Act

This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to act as the only lead agency for the purpose of coordinating the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) of natural gas pipeline project applications under the Natural Gas Act. Thus, federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. In addition, FERC must consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures.

The bill establishes a deadline for agencies to complete NEPA reviews of pipeline projects and requires concurrent reviews when multiple federal or state agencies are involved.

If a federal or state agency requires the person applying for a pipeline authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

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Current Status of Bill S 988

Bill S 988 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2023. Bill S 988 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2023. Bill S 988's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 988

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 988

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 988

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Projects Act

A bill to provide for coordination by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of the process for reviewing certain natural gas projects under the jurisdiction of the Commission, and for other purposes.