HR 12638 · 95th Congress · Pipelines
A bill to provide that certain interstate pipelines may be constructed only if the route of such a pipeline complies with certain land use priorities, an environmental impact statement is prepared with respect to the pipeline, and the person constructing the pipeline agrees to pay certain attorneys fees incurred by landowners affected by the pipeline.
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1978-05-09)
Plain Language Summary
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Prohibits the construction of any regulated interstate pipeline unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission grants a certificate of public convenience and necessity for construction of such pipeline. Authorizes the Commission to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the construction of any regulated interstate pipeline if (1) the pipeline satisfies the route requirements specified in this Act, (2) the person involved satisfies the reasonable attorneys fee requirement with regard to affected landowners, and (3) the Commission prepares an environmental impact statement.…
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