A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to provide that no certificate for the construction or extension of any liquefied natural gas facility may be granted unless the State or States in which such facilities are located have been approved by the affected States.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 October 1977

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Summary

Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the issuance of certificates for the construction or extension of any natural liquefied gas facility unless such construction or extension has been approved by the affected States. Stipulates that State law will be construed to permit approval of such construction or extension if the location of the proposed facility is in compliance with applicable State law and that such construction would be consistent with State energy development plans (including considerations such as economics and possible hazards to health or the environment).

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summary · EN · 27 October 1977
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/9773
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