US S988

Bill

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Projects Act

Introduced
03/27/2023

In Committee
03/27/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to provide for coordination by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of the process for reviewing certain natural gas projects under the jurisdiction of the Commission, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill provides for coordination by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of the process for reviewing certain natural gas projects under its jurisdiction. Key provisions include: 1. FERC being the sole lead agency for conducting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review for natural gas projects requiring FERC authorization or a certificate of public convenience and necessity. 2. FERC identifying and inviting relevant federal and state agencies to participate in the review process as "participating agencies." 3. Establishing deadlines for federal authorizations related to natural gas projects, with requirements for agencies to develop plans to meet those deadlines. 4. Allowing the use of remote survey data and third-party contractors to assist in application processing. 5. Increased transparency and accountability measures, including tracking and publicly reporting on the status of actions required for federal authorizations. The overall goal is to facilitate the expeditious resolution of NEPA review and federal authorization processes for natural gas projects under FERC's jurisdiction.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

John Hoeven (R)*, Lisa Murkowski (R), Dan Sullivan (R),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 03/27/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/988/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/988/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s988/BILLS-118s988is.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1	Lower Energy Costs Act TAPP American Resources Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.	Related
HR1115	Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.	Related
HR2811	Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023	Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.	Related
HR829	Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.	Related
S947	Lower Energy Costs Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Related

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