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Introduced
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal En- ergy Regulatory Commission to consider certain factors in issuing certificates of public convenience and necessity under that Act, to modify the requirements for the right to exercise eminent domain in construction of pipelines under that Act, to provide that the right of eminent domain may not be exercised under that Act for projects for the exportation of natural gas, and for other pur- poses.
AI Summary
This bill, the Landowner Fairness Act, amends the Natural Gas Act in several ways. It requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider additional factors when issuing certificates of public convenience and necessity, including the private property rights of impacted landowners, the distribution of benefits, and environmental impacts. It also places new requirements on FERC regarding notice to landowners and the exercise of eminent domain, including limitations on using eminent domain for natural gas export projects. The bill also establishes conditions under which a certificate may be rescinded and sets standards for the acquisition of property. Finally, it modifies the appeal rights to FERC, including requirements for petitions for rehearing and the effect of such petitions on eminent domain proceedings.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/641/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s641/BILLS-117s641is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s641/BILLS-117s641is.pdf.pdf |
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