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Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

USA118th CongressHR-829| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2023
Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

Republican Representative

Texas

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7401
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3983
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1616
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2910
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act
Feb 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7401
    Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3983
    Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1616
    Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2910
    Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act


  • February 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • S 118-988: Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Projects Act
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • S 118-1456: SPUR Act
  • HR 118-1115: Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
Computer security and identity theftEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Government information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsOil and gasPipelinesState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

USA118th CongressHR-829| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2023
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines 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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7401
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3983
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1616
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2910
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act
Feb 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7401
    Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3983
    Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1616
    Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2910
    Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act


  • February 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

Republican Representative

Texas

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • S 118-988: Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Projects Act
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • S 118-1456: SPUR Act
  • HR 118-1115: Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Government information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsOil and gasPipelinesState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security