To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
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On Passage
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill fundamentally changes how natural gas exports and imports are regulated by removing the Department of Energy's authority to determine whether exports are in the public interest. Under this bill, FERC becomes the sole authority for approving LNG terminals and export/import facilities, and all exports/imports are automatically deemed in the public interest.
Who Benefits and How
LNG export companies benefit from removal of the public interest review that has delayed or blocked some export projects. Natural gas producers benefit from expanded export capacity increasing demand and prices. LNG terminal developers face faster, more certain permitting with FERC as sole authority. Foreign countries seeking U.S. natural gas benefit from increased supply availability.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Energy loses its authority over public interest determinations for natural gas exports. Domestic natural gas consumers may face higher prices as exports increase demand. Environmental and consumer groups lose the public interest review as a venue to challenge export approvals. FERC gains expanded workload and authority.
Key Provisions
- Removes DOE public interest review requirement for LNG exports
- Makes FERC the exclusive authority for LNG facility approvals
- Deems all natural gas exports/imports to be in the public interest
- Preserves presidential sanction authority for national security
- Does not affect other federal environmental review requirements
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Repeals the Natural Gas Act public interest requirement for LNG export/import approvals, deeming all natural gas exports/imports to be in the public interest by default
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Remove regulatory barriers to LNG exports by eliminating DOE public interest review and centralizing authority in FERC"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States (sanctions authority)
- "the_commission"
- → Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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