The UPDATE Act (Unlock Pipeline Direct Access To Entry Act) amends federal water pollution law to streamline permitting for natural gas pipeline projects. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement for states to issue water quality certifications for interstate natural gas pipelines that have already received federal permits under the Natural Gas Act. This change affects pipeline companies and states with jurisdiction over waterways that pipelines cross. The bill aims to reduce regulatory delays by removing what supporters view as duplicative state-level reviews of federally approved projects. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.
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