HR 15674 · 94th Congress · Energy
Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1976-09-22)
Plain Language Summary
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Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act - Expresses the intent of Congress that the selection of a natural-gas transportation system for delivery of Alaska natural gas to other States be made through the establishment of new administrative and judicial procedures. Directs the Federal Power Commission to establish special procedures for expedited review of applications and reasonable alternatives relating to the transportation of Alaska natural gas. Directs the Commission to complete its review and transmit its findings to the President by March 1, 1977. Requires that reports from other agencies which the President shall deem appropriate be submitted by April 1, 1977. Establishes criteria for information to be considered in such reports. Directs the President to make a final decision as to proposed systems for the transportation of Alaskan natural gas not later than July 1, 1977. Establishes procedures for Congressional review of such Presidential decision. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and other appropriate Federal officials to issue all necessary action to enforce all rights-of-ways, permits, and leases related to the construction and operation of such natural gas transporta…
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