H.R. 829

Referred to Committee

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

Introduced 2/6/2023•118th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

2/17/2023 • House

Summary

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to act as the only lead agency for the purpose of coordinating the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) of natural gas pipeline project applications under the Natural Gas Act. Thus, federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. In addition, FERC must consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures.

The bill establishes a deadline for agencies to complete NEPA reviews of pipeline projects and requires concurrent reviews when multiple federal or state agencies are involved.

If a federal or state agency requires the person applying for a pipeline authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

Introduced in House • 2/6/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy

Computer security and identity theftEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Government information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsOil and gasPipelinesState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security