Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 9, 2019)
Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2019
This bill prohibits the construction and operation of specified natural gas projects until certain Massachusetts state agencies certify that such projects do not pose a danger to surrounding residential communities and the general public.
Specifically, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must revoke the certificates of public convenience and necessity it issued authorizing the construction and operation of the Weymouth Compressor Station (Atlantic Bridge Project)in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and the West Roxbury Lateral Pipeline (Algonquin Incremental Market Project)in Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, Massachusetts, until it receives written certification from the state agencies.
What just happenedApr 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 9, 2019
- Apr 10, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Apr 9, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 9, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 9, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House