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Landowners’ Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4774

Bill 117 HR 4774, also known as the Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, aims to address concerns regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and its handling of rehearings related to landowner rights. The bill specifically focuses on ensuring that landowners have the opportunity to participate in the rehearing process and have their voices heard.

The bill requires FERC to provide notice to all affected landowners when a rehearing is requested, giving them the opportunity to submit comments or participate in the process. It also mandates that FERC consider any new evidence or arguments presented by landowners during the rehearing, ensuring that their concerns are taken into account.

Additionally, the bill establishes a timeline for FERC to issue a decision on a rehearing, preventing unnecessary delays in the process. This timeline helps to ensure that landowners receive timely decisions on their concerns and are not left in limbo. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4774 seeks to protect the rights of landowners in the FERC rehearing process, ensuring that they have a fair and transparent opportunity to participate and have their concerns addressed. By providing due process to landowners, the bill aims to promote fairness and accountability in FERC's decision-making process.

Congressional Summary of HR 4774

Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021

This bill revises the rehearing process for petitioners aggrieved by an order issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with respect to natural gas pipeline projects.

Specifically, the bill sets forth a 60-day deadline for FERC to respond to a rehearing request from a petitioner. During this time, FERC is prohibited from authorizing construction-related activity that is related to the order, and the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity that is the subject of the order may not exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire land or other property to carry out the pipeline project.

Current Status of Bill HR 4774

Bill HR 4774 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2021. Bill HR 4774 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2021.  Bill HR 4774's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of July 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4774

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4774

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4774

To amend the Natural Gas Act with respect to the rehearing process, and for other purposes.
Landowners’ Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021
Landowners’ Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021

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