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.

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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Timeline

1. 27 October 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 October 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 October 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 October 1977

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Sponsors

• Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2] · D · Sponsor
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