3.0.0 2910 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z House HR 2017-06-15 115 [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 102 (Thursday, June 15, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. FLORES:H.R. 2910.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution of theUnited States.[Page H4938]]]> sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2017-07-20T17:42:41Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee Reported by 2017-06-22T20:11:11Z Markup by 2017-06-22T20:10:52Z Referred to 2017-06-16T20:08:34Z Reported by 2017-07-17T16:29:59Z Markup by 2017-06-28T15:39:59Z Referred to 2017-06-15T14:02:10Z H. Rept. 115-223 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2910) to provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2883) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 218) to provide for the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construction of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay; and for other purposes. 115 454 HRES 2017-07-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 14:23:30 Related bill House Procedurally-related House 2017-07-20 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2017-07-19 17:57:32 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:57:30 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 179 (Roll no. 402). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6006-6007) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 402 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll402.xml House 115 2017-07-19T21:57:30Z 1 2017-07-19 17:57:30 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 179 (Roll no. 402).(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6006-6007) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 402 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll402.xml House 115 2017-07-19T21:57:30Z 1 2017-07-19 17:50:19 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 239 (Roll no. 401). Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 401 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll401.xml House 115 2017-07-19T21:50:19Z 1 2017-07-19 17:43:40 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:38:17 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watson Coleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill a section pertaining to no eminent domain authority under section 7(h) of such Act. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:37:40 Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H6025) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2017-07-19 17:37:07 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:36:23 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:36:15 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2910. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:25:58 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:25:43 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6023-6027) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:33:07 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2910 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:32:58 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:32:48 Mr. Upton moved that the Committee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:31:56 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:25:47 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 3. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:16:54 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 2. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:16:04 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tsongas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tsongas demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:08:02 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tsongas amendment No. 1. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 14:26:38 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2910. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 14:26:30 The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 14:26:29 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 454 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 14:25:47 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2910, H.R. 2883 and H.R. 218. The resolution makes in order at anytime on the legislative day of July 20, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, relating to the bill H.R. 2825. Also the rule provides that the Committee on Appropriations may at any time before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 14:25:42 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 454. (consideration: CR H6001-6010) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2017-07-18 17:59:55 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 454 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2910, H.R. 2883 and H.R. 218. The resolution makes in order at anytime on the legislative day of July 20, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, relating to the bill H.R. 2825. Also the rule provides that the Committee on Appropriations may at any time before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2017-07-17 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 158. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00158 2017-07-17 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-223. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2017-07-17 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-223. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2017-06-28 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23. Committee 2017-06-28 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2017-06-22 hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14 . Committee 2017-06-22 hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2017-06-16 hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. Committee 2017-06-15 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2017-06-15 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2017-06-15 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress F000461 Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] Bill Flores R TX 17 N M001180 Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] David McKinley R WV B. 1 2017-06-15 True J000292 Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] Bill Johnson R OH 6 2017-06-15 True O000168 Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] Pete Olson R TX 22 2017-06-15 True C001092 Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27] Chris Collins R NY 27 2017-06-15 True C001096 Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large] Kevin Cramer R ND 0 2017-06-22 False S000250 Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] PETE SESSIONS R TX 32 2017-07-14 False 2017-07-17T12:46:17Z H.R. 2910, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/52920 As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 28, 2017 Energy Computer security and identity theft Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Government information and archives Intergovernmental relations Licensing and registrations Oil and gas Pipelines State and local government operations Transportation employees Transportation safety and security Energy 00 2017-06-15 Introduced in House 2017-09-18T21:04:11Z Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)to act as the lead agency for the purpose of coordinating all applicable federal authorizations and environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) with respect to authorizing a natural gas pipeline project under the Natural Gas Act.

Federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. A federal, state, or local agency may not participate if it informs FERC that it does not have the necessary authority or expertise, or does not intend to submit comments.

An agency that is not designated may not conduct an environmental review unless it is legally required to do so and the agency requires information that FERC could not obtain through its NEPA review.

The bill establishes a 90 day deadline to complete an authorization application for other authorizing agencies and requires concurrent reviews when multiple agencies are involved in the authorization process.

If a federal or state agency considering an aspect of an application for authorization requires the person applying for such authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

FERC must track and publicly display on its website specific information related to the actions required to complete an authorization.

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(Sec.2)This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)to act as the lead agency for the purpose of coordinating all applicable federal authorizations and environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) with respect to authorizing a natural gas pipeline project under the Natural Gas Act.

Federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. A federal, state, or local agency may not participate if it informs FERC that it does not have the necessary authority or expertise, or does not intend to submit comments.

An agency that is not designated may not request or conduct an environmental review unless it is legally required to do so and the agency requires information that FERC could not obtain through its NEPA review.

The bill establishes a 90-day deadline to complete an authorization application for other authorizing agencies and requires concurrent reviews when multiple agencies are involved in the authorization process.

If a federal or state agency considering an aspect of an application for authorization requires the person applying for such authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

FERC must track and publicly display on its website specific information related to the actions required to complete an authorization.The information shall include:(1)the review schedule established by FERC under the Natural Gas Act;(2)a list of all the actions required by each applicable agency to complete permitting, reviews, and other actions necessary to obtain a final decision on the application;(3)the expected completion date for each such action;(4)a point of contact at the agency responsible for each such action;and(5)in the event that an action is still pending as of the expected date of completion, a brief explanation of the reasons for the delay.

(Sec.3)In considering an application for an authorization or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the Natural Gas Act, FERC shall consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding an applicant's compliance with security guidance and for best practice recommendations regarding pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures.

]]> Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act Display Title Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act Official Title as Introduced To provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act Short Titles as Reported to House Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act H House Short Titles as Passed House Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act H House 206 115 HAMDT An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-235 to improve FERC's public comment and transparency process. Amendment sought to improve the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's public comment and transparency process. It would require FERC to issue a supplemental environmental impact statement if there is critical new information relevant to a pipeline proposal, and to require mitigation plans for adverse impacts if not already provided. 2020-12-15T16:31:40Z 2017-07-19 On agreeing to the Beyer amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 236 (Roll no. 400). 17:36:03 Roll no. 400 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll400.xml B001292 Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] Donald Beyer D VA S. 8 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 115 HR House H 2910 Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z 8 2017-07-19 17:36:03 On agreeing to the Beyer amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 236 (Roll no. 400). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 400 House 115 2017-07-19T21:36:03Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll400.xml 2017-07-19 15:25:45 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Beyer. (consideration: CR H6009-6010, H6024-6025; text: CR H6009) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:36:03 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Beyer amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 236 (Roll no. 400). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 400 House 115 2017-07-19T21:36:03Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll400.xml 2017-07-19 17:36:03 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 400 House 115 2017-07-19T21:36:03Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll400.xml 2017-07-19 17:36:03 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 400 House 115 2017-07-19T21:36:03Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll400.xml 2017-07-19 15:25:45 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Beyer.(consideration: CR H6009-6010, H6024-6025; text: CR H6009) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2017-07-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 205 115 HAMDT An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-235 to direct FERC, in considering an application for an authorization or certificate covered by the bill, to consult with the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration regarding the extent of the applicant's compliance with security guidance and best practice recommendations issued by TSA on pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures designed to ensure the public safety. An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-235 to direct FERC, in considering an application for an authorization or certificate covered by the bill, to consult with the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration regarding the extent of the applicant's compliance with security guidance and best practice recommendations issued by TSA on pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures designed to ensure the public safety. 2020-12-15T16:31:40Z 2017-07-19 On agreeing to the Lynch amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. 15:25:22 L000562 Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] Stephen Lynch D MA F. 8 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 115 HR House H 2910 Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z House Report 115-235 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/115th-congress/house-report/235 7 2017-07-19 15:25:22 On agreeing to the Lynch amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:16:28 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Lynch. (consideration: CR H6008-6009; text: CR H6008) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 15:16:28 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Lynch.(consideration: CR H6008-6009; text: CR H6008) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2017-07-19 15:25:22 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2017-07-19 15:25:22 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Lynch amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2017-07-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 204 115 HAMDT An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-235 to prohibit the application of section 3 if any part of a pipeline facility that is a subject of the application is to be located on lands required under Federal, State, or local law to be managed for purposes of natural resource conservation or recreation. Amendment sought to prohibit the application of section 3 if any part of a pipeline facility that is a subject of the application is to be located on lands required under Federal, State, or local law to be managed for purposes of natural resource conservation or recreation. 2020-12-15T16:31:40Z 2017-07-19 On agreeing to the Tsongas amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 249 (Roll no. 399). 17:31:38 Roll no. 399 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll399.xml T000465 Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3] Niki Tsongas D MA 3 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 115 HR House H 2910 Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z 8 2017-07-19 17:31:38 On agreeing to the Tsongas amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 249 (Roll no. 399). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 399 House 115 2017-07-19T21:31:38Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll399.xml 2017-07-19 15:08:01 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Tsongas. (consideration: CR H6007-6008, H6023-6024; text: CR H6007) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2017-07-19 17:31:38 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 399 House 115 2017-07-19T21:31:38Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll399.xml 2017-07-19 17:31:38 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Tsongas amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 249 (Roll no. 399). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 399 House 115 2017-07-19T21:31:38Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll399.xml 2017-07-19 17:31:38 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 399 House 115 2017-07-19T21:31:38Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll399.xml 2017-07-19 15:08:01 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Tsongas.(consideration: CR H6007-6008, H6023-6024; text: CR H6007) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2017-07-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Referred in Senate 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr2910rfs/xml/BILLS-115hr2910rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr2910eh/xml/BILLS-115hr2910eh.xml Reported in House 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr2910rh/xml/BILLS-115hr2910rh.xml Introduced in House 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr2910ih/xml/BILLS-115hr2910ih.xml 2017-07-20 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 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