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To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3241| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2017
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider greenhouse gas emissions associated with the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline when considering whether to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the pipeline. FERC shall also consider the greenhouse gas impacts of the production, transportation and combustion of the natural gas transported through the pipeline.
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Jul 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 14, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 14, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasPipelines

To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3241| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2017
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider greenhouse gas emissions associated with the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline when considering whether to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the pipeline. FERC shall also consider the greenhouse gas impacts of the production, transportation and combustion of the natural gas transported through the pipeline.
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Timeline
Jul 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 14, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 14, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Oil and gasPipelines