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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.

USA116th CongressHR-4657| House 
| Updated: 10/14/2019
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Environment Subcommittee, 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3241
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes.
Oct 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3241
    To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes.
  • October 11, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • October 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

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.

USA116th CongressHR-4657| House 
| Updated: 10/14/2019
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3241
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes.
Oct 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3241
    To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes.
  • October 11, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • October 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Environment Subcommittee, 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