To amend the Natural Gas Act to allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · January 31, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
This bill would streamline the approval process for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and related export and import facilities by giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny applications, while removing certain other regulatory requirements. A key provision automatically deems natural gas imports and exports to be in the public interest, which would make it easier for companies to obtain permits for these projects. The bill also preserves the President's existing authority to prohibit natural gas trade with foreign countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism or under U.S. sanctions. The legislation would primarily benefit natural gas producers and energy companies seeking to expand domestic LNG export capacity, though it could affect communities where terminals are proposed and U.S. energy policy more broadly.
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