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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of July 13, 1988 (P.L.530, No.94), entitled "An act establishing the Environmental Hearing Board as an independent, quasi-judicial agency; providing for the membership and staff, the powers and duties, the seats and the existing members of the board; transferring certain funds; and making repeals," further providing for jurisdiction.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Hearing Board Act by modifying the jurisdiction for legal challenges related to natural gas department decisions. Specifically, the bill establishes that the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit will have original and exclusive jurisdiction over any civil actions, appeals, challenges, or petitions for review of department decisions involving natural gas issues under 15 U.S.C. Chapter 15B. This means that any person who is aggrieved by a department decision in this area must file their legal challenge directly with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, in accordance with federal court rules. The change is based on 15 U.S.C. § 717r(d), which relates to rehearing and review procedures. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing a clear timeframe for implementing the new jurisdictional requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy (on 01/23/2025)
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