S 2273 · 95th Congress · Energy

Liquefied Natural Gas Siting and Safety Act

Introduced 1977-11-01· Sponsored by Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1977-11-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Liquefied Natural Gas Siting and Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish minimum standards for the location, design, construction, and operation of liquefied natural gas facilities. Requeres the issuance of a construction permit by the Secretary prior to the commencement of construction of a liquefied natural gas facility. Prohibits construction or operation of such a facility unless it meets the standards promulgated by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to notify the Governor or appropriate agency of the State that an application for the construction of a liquefied natural gas facility has been filed. Prohibits the issuance of a permit unless an environmental impact statement has been prepared. Prohibits the issuance of a construction permit unless the Governor or State agency has approved the specific location of the proposed liquefied natural gas facility. Authorizes the Secretary to overrule a decision of a State not to approve the construction of a facility if the Secretary determines that the construction of such facility at the proposed location is in the interest of national security. Subjects such determination by the Secretary to judicial review. Requ…

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