Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 13, 2021)
Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2021
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 happenedJan 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2021
- Jan 14, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House