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Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2015Energy
S. 147

Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 12, 2015)

Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act

Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012.

Deems the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the pipeline issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014 to fully satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and any law that requires federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Maintains in effect any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act.

Grants original and exclusive jurisdiction, except for review in the Supreme Court, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit over any civil action for the review of a federal agency action regarding the pipeline and related facilities.

Declares that this Act does not alter any federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities.

What just happenedJan 12, 2015

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateJan 12, 2015
  1. Jan 12, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.

  2. Jan 12, 2015Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. With written report No. 114-1. Minority views filed.

  3. Jan 12, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. With written report No. 114-1. Minority views filed.

  4. Jan 12, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateJan 12, 2015

Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act

Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012.

Deems the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the pipeline issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014 to fully satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and any law that requires federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Maintains in effect any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act.

Grants original and exclusive jurisdiction, except for review in the Supreme Court, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit over any civil action for the review of a federal agency action regarding the pipeline and related facilities.

Declares that this Act does not alter any federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities.

Reported to Senate without amendmentJan 12, 201580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act

(Sec. 2) Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012.

Deems the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the pipeline issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014 to fully satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and any law that requires federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Maintains in effect any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act.

Grants original and exclusive jurisdiction, except for review in the Supreme Court, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit over any civil action for the review of a federal agency action regarding the pipeline and related facilities.

Declares that this Act does not alter any federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities.

Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act — Informed