Bill > S1485

This bill establishes a streamlined process for approving energy infrastructure projects that cross U.S. international borders, specifically for oil and natural gas pipelines and electric transmission facilities. The legislation requires companies to obtain a "certificate of crossing" from either the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (for oil and gas pipelines) or the Secretary of Energy (for electric transmission facilities) before constructing or operating new border-crossing facilities. The bill mandates that these certificates be issued within a specified timeframe unless the project is not deemed in the public interest, and it removes the requirement for Presidential permits for such projects. For natural gas imports and exports with Canada and Mexico, the bill requires the Commission to grant applications within 30 days of receiving a complete application. The legislation also repeals certain existing regulations about electric energy transmission between the U.S. and neighboring countries, simplifying the approval process. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for modifications to existing energy infrastructure projects and establishes a judicial review process for entities challenging agency decisions. The act aims to create a more uniform, transparent, and modern approach to authorizing international energy infrastructure, potentially facilitating easier cross-border energy development and transmission.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1485/all-info