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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2017Energy
H.R. 2910

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

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Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

(Sec.2)This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)to act as the lead agency for the purpose of coordinating all applicable federal authorizations and environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) with respect to authorizing a natural gas pipeline project under the Natural Gas Act.

Federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. A federal, state, or local agency may not participate if it informs FERC that it does not have the necessary authority or expertise, or does not intend to submit comments.

An agency that is not designated may not request or conduct an environmental review unless it is legally required to do so and the agency requires information that FERC could not obtain through its NEPA review.

The bill establishes a 90-day deadline to complete an authorization application for other authorizing agencies and requires concurrent reviews when multiple agencies are involved in the authorization process.

If a federal or state agency considering an aspect of an application for authorization requires the person applying for such authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

FERC must track and publicly display on its website specific information related to the actions required to complete an authorization.The information shall include:(1)the review schedule established by FERC under the Natural Gas Act;(2)a list of all the actions required by each applicable agency to complete permitting, reviews, and other actions necessary to obtain a final decision on the application;(3)the expected completion date for each such action;(4)a point of contact at the agency responsible for each such action;and(5)in the event that an action is still pending as of the expected date of completion, a brief explanation of the reasons for the delay.

(Sec.3)In considering an application for an authorization or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the Natural Gas Act, FERC shall consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding an applicant's compliance with security guidance and for best practice recommendations regarding pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures.

What just happenedJul 20, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17](R-TX)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
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  1. Jul 20, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 19, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 19, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 179 (Roll no. 402). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6006-6007)

  4. Jul 19, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 179 (Roll no. 402).(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6006-6007)

  5. Jul 19, 2017FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 239 (Roll no. 401).

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  7. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watson Coleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill a section pertaining to no eminent domain authority under section 7(h) of such Act.

  8. Jul 19, 2017FloorH36100

    Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H6025)

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. Jul 19, 2017FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  10. Jul 19, 2017FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Jul 19, 2017FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2910.

  12. Jul 19, 2017FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  13. Jul 19, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6023-6027)

  14. Jul 19, 2017FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2910 as unfinished business.

  15. Jul 19, 2017FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  16. Jul 19, 2017FloorH32340

    Mr. Upton moved that the Committee rise.

  17. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  18. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 3.

  19. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 2.

  20. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tsongas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tsongas demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  21. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tsongas amendment No. 1.

  22. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2910.

  23. Jul 19, 2017FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  24. Jul 19, 2017FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 454 and Rule XVIII.

  25. Jul 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2910, H.R. 2883 and H.R. 218. The resolution makes in order at anytime on the legislative day of July 20, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, relating to the bill H.R. 2825. Also the rule provides that the Committee on Appropriations may at any time before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.

  26. Jul 19, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 454. (consideration: CR H6001-6010)

  27. Jul 18, 2017FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 454 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2910, H.R. 2883 and H.R. 218. The resolution makes in order at anytime on the legislative day of July 20, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, relating to the bill H.R. 2825. Also the rule provides that the Committee on Appropriations may at any time before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.

  28. Jul 17, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 158.

  29. Jul 17, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-223.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  30. Jul 17, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-223.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  31. Jun 28, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  32. Jun 28, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  33. Jun 22, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14 .

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  34. Jun 22, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  35. Jun 16, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  36. Jun 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  37. Jun 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  38. Jun 15, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 19, 201736

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

(Sec.2)This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)to act as the lead agency for the purpose of coordinating all applicable federal authorizations and environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) with respect to authorizing a natural gas pipeline project under the Natural Gas Act.

Federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. A federal, state, or local agency may not participate if it informs FERC that it does not have the necessary authority or expertise, or does not intend to submit comments.

An agency that is not designated may not request or conduct an environmental review unless it is legally required to do so and the agency requires information that FERC could not obtain through its NEPA review.

The bill establishes a 90-day deadline to complete an authorization application for other authorizing agencies and requires concurrent reviews when multiple agencies are involved in the authorization process.

If a federal or state agency considering an aspect of an application for authorization requires the person applying for such authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

FERC must track and publicly display on its website specific information related to the actions required to complete an authorization.The information shall include:(1)the review schedule established by FERC under the Natural Gas Act;(2)a list of all the actions required by each applicable agency to complete permitting, reviews, and other actions necessary to obtain a final decision on the application;(3)the expected completion date for each such action;(4)a point of contact at the agency responsible for each such action;and(5)in the event that an action is still pending as of the expected date of completion, a brief explanation of the reasons for the delay.

(Sec.3)In considering an application for an authorization or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the Natural Gas Act, FERC shall consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding an applicant's compliance with security guidance and for best practice recommendations regarding pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures.

Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2017

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)to act as the lead agency for the purpose of coordinating all applicable federal authorizations and environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) with respect to authorizing a natural gas pipeline project under the Natural Gas Act.

Federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. A federal, state, or local agency may not participate if it informs FERC that it does not have the necessary authority or expertise, or does not intend to submit comments.

An agency that is not designated may not conduct an environmental review unless it is legally required to do so and the agency requires information that FERC could not obtain through its NEPA review.

The bill establishes a 90 day deadline to complete an authorization application for other authorizing agencies and requires concurrent reviews when multiple agencies are involved in the authorization process.

If a federal or state agency considering an aspect of an application for authorization requires the person applying for such authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

FERC must track and publicly display on its website specific information related to the actions required to complete an authorization.

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act — Informed