Bill > H3534

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study the Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline Project, a proposed natural gas pipeline by the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company that would affect communities and natural resources in the state. The commission will be comprised of legislators from both the House and Senate, the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Chairman of the Department of Public Utilities, and three appointees by the governor, including an expert on fracking and natural gas. This commission's responsibilities include reviewing filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), identifying ways for individuals and municipalities to participate in FERC proceedings, and creating a strategy for the state to minimize any environmental or financial risks associated with the project.