Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Projects Act

This bill establishes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the sole lead agency for environmental reviews (NEPA) of natural gas pipeline projects, requiring other federal and state agencies to coordinate with FERC early in the process. It mandates strict deadlines (90 days after FERC completes review) for agencies to issue required permits, with public tracking of progress on FERC’s website. The bill directly affects natural gas project developers, FERC, and state/federal agencies handling permits, streamlining reviews to reduce delays. Key mechanisms include requiring agencies to join FERC’s review process or face restrictions on supplemental reviews, and mandating regular progress reports to FERC. It focuses on procedural coordination, not environmental standards, to expedite project approvals.