The LNG Security Act streamlines the federal approval process for liquefied natural gas export facilities by requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue a final decision on export applications within 45 days of completing environmental reviews. The bill designates certain exports as automatically consistent with the public interest, including exports to countries with free trade agreements with the United States and to nations that currently import or could import natural gas from Russia or Iran, though exports to countries under U.S. sanctions remain prohibited. If the commission fails to meet the 45-day deadline, applications are automatically approved and environmental reviews are deemed sufficient under federal law. The legislation also gives the regional federal appeals court exclusive jurisdiction over legal challenges to these export decisions and requires expedited judicial review. The bill affects natural gas exporters, energy companies, and their customers by significantly accelerating approvals that previously could take months or years.
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