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H.R. 4657

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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.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · October 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
October 11, 2019
Sponsor
Rep. James McgovernD
Cosponsors (0)
None
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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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