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H.R. 540 (101st)

Natural Gas Transition Act of 1989

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Introduced

19 January 1989

Last action

6 February 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

26 August 2025

Energy

Summary

Natural Gas Transition Act of 1989 - Prohibits the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) from permitting natural gas distribution service which would displace existing service being provided by a local distribution company (or which could be provided) if: (1) the State or local regulatory authority certifies to the Commission that the displacing service would prejudice the interests of such distribution company's customers; or (2) the proponent of such displacing service fails to demonstrate that the local distribution company protesting the proposed service is unwilling to provide transportation service on terms acceptable to the State or local commission. Precludes the Commission from permitting such displacing service until 30 days after it has published notice of such service in the Federal Register. Applies this Act to all service not provided before its date of enactment, regardless of whether the Commission had granted permission to provide such service before such date.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

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