This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to systematically evaluate climate and environmental justice impacts when approving natural gas pipeline projects. Specifically, FERC must assess whether a project produces significant greenhouse gas emissions (set at a threshold of 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year), examine disproportionate effects on low-income and communities of color, and require applicants to propose ways to mitigate these environmental harms. The bill directs FERC to weigh the environmental effects against project benefits and to attach conditions to pipeline permits that address climate and environmental justice concerns. If FERC approves a project despite significant environmental effects that cannot be adequately mitigated, the agency must provide detailed written justification. The legislation effectively strengthens FERC's authority to deny or restrict natural gas infrastructure based on climate and equity considerations, affecting energy companies seeking new pipeline certifications and communities near proposed projects.
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