HR 3749 · 96th Congress · Energy
Coastal Area Liquefied Gas Facility Safety Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-04-25)
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Coastal Area Liquefied Gas Facility Safety Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to establish a coordinated Federal-State regulatory approach related to the siting, construction, and operation, of liquefied gas (LG) facilities located in or near the coastal zone. Directs the Secretary of Transporation to issue regulations setting forth minimum standards relating to the siting, construction, and operation of such facilities, based upon the best available technology. Specifies the nature of such standards for each such activity. Requires a public hearing before any decision is made as to the issuance of any Federal or State permit, license, or other authorization regarding LG facility siting, construction, or operation. Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to exempt any State from the provisions of this Act upon a finding that such State has a LG facility law consistent with or stricter than the national standards prescribed under this Act, has an adequate enforcement mechanism, and has or is developing a coastal zone management program under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. Directs the Administrator to revoke such ex…
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