Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2017Energy
H.R. 3241
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 14, 2017)
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider greenhouse gas emissions associated with the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline when considering whether to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the pipeline.
FERC shall also consider the greenhouse gas impacts of the production, transportation and combustion of the natural gas transported through the pipeline.
What just happenedJul 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 14, 2017
- Jul 14, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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