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Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-7878| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (5)
Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a natural gas pipeline project that crosses or impacts the view from a national scenic trail under certain conditions. Specifically, FERC may issue such certificate only if it determines that the pipeline is the only alternative to meet an overriding public need; the applicant considered alternatives in order to result in no, or minimal, adverse effect to the trail; minimal road construction will be required to construct and operate the pipeline; construction of the pipeline will use the best available technology in order to minimize the potential for leakage; the pipeline will intersect the trail at a point that already has significant infrastructure crossing and only crosses the trail once; the pipeline will not affect the viewshed of a trail in an area of high conservation, recreational, or scenic value, a protected wilderness area, an old-growth forest or alpine area, or the designated location for a shelter or campsite; construction techniques for the pipeline will produce a minimal disturbance to the trail and surrounding conserved lands; plans for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the pipeline ensure that it is done in a way that minimizes impact on the trail; and the applicant acknowledges that it has a duty to protect the trail and ensure the health and safety of the public who use such trail and the surrounding environment.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Infrastructure developmentLicensing and registrationsOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-7878| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a natural gas pipeline project that crosses or impacts the view from a national scenic trail under certain conditions. Specifically, FERC may issue such certificate only if it determines that the pipeline is the only alternative to meet an overriding public need; the applicant considered alternatives in order to result in no, or minimal, adverse effect to the trail; minimal road construction will be required to construct and operate the pipeline; construction of the pipeline will use the best available technology in order to minimize the potential for leakage; the pipeline will intersect the trail at a point that already has significant infrastructure crossing and only crosses the trail once; the pipeline will not affect the viewshed of a trail in an area of high conservation, recreational, or scenic value, a protected wilderness area, an old-growth forest or alpine area, or the designated location for a shelter or campsite; construction techniques for the pipeline will produce a minimal disturbance to the trail and surrounding conserved lands; plans for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the pipeline ensure that it is done in a way that minimizes impact on the trail; and the applicant acknowledges that it has a duty to protect the trail and ensure the health and safety of the public who use such trail and the surrounding environment.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (5)
Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Infrastructure developmentLicensing and registrationsOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats