Protect LNG Act of 2024
S 5290, the Protect LNG Act of 2024, prevents lawsuits from halting LNG export permits or facility approvals. It requires courts to remand environmental review violations back to federal agencies (like FERC or the Maritime Administration) instead of vacating permits, and mandates expedited court processing for related legal challenges. The bill directly affects LNG companies seeking permits under the Natural Gas Act and environmental groups filing lawsuits over project reviews. Key provisions include banning courts from voiding permits during litigation, requiring agencies to continue processing applications, and setting a 90-day deadline for filing legal challenges. This changes the legal process for LNG projects without altering environmental standards.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Sep 25, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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