Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Jurisdiction Conflicts in Siting Approval (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised Jan. 27, 2005 |
| Report Number |
RL32575 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Aaron M. Flynn, American Law Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
| Older Revisions |
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Summary:
Although several pieces of legislation from the 108th Congress would have addressed LNG-related issues, including H.R. 6, H.R. 4503, S. 2095, H.R. 4520 (P.L. 108-357), H.R. 4413, and S. 1637, none of the bills relating to siting authorities were enacted into law. A bill introduced in the 109th Congress, H.R. 359, would essentially codify FERCs interpretation of its jurisdiction, although it would add several new authorities, including FERC authority to set an enforceable schedule for the completion of all necessary agency actions. This report provides an overview of the current federal regulatory scheme, examines the legal arguments surrounding LNG facility siting jurisdiction, and describes the provisions of relevant pending legislation.
