What does Preamble of LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Natural Gas Act. The proposed amendment would require consideration of impacts to climate stability, consumer energy costs, and environmental justice. These considerations would be part of a determination regarding whether proposed natural gas exportation serves the public interest.

What does SHORT TITLE. of LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the "LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025".

What does EXPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS. of LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Natural Gas Act to require a Secretary of Energy order before any natural gas can be exported from the United States. The Secretary of Energy can only issue such an order if they find the exportation consistent with the public interest, after a hearing. The Secretary must make a finding within one year of receiving the final environmental impact statement from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or completing required assessments. The Secretary's determination of public interest considers potential impacts on climate change, energy prices, and vulnerable communities. Climate change assessments must consider lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and compare them to U.S. international commitments. Economic assessments must evaluate the impact on various consumer subgroups, including low-income consumers and manufacturers. Environmental justice assessments must consider preexisting environmental burdens and social risks in vulnerable communities. The public will have opportunities to provide comments on the Secretary's findings and related studies. Issuing an order authorizing natural gas exportation is considered a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act.

What does PROCESS COORDINATION; HEARINGS; RULES OF PROCEDURE. of LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 15(b)(1) of the Natural Gas Act. The amendment substitutes 'Federal Energy Regulatory Commission' for 'Commission' within that section.

What does TERMINATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FOR APPROVAL OR of LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 do?

This section terminates the categorical exclusion for the export of natural gas and associated transportation by marine vessel. The categorical exclusion referenced is found in B5.7 of appendix B to subpart D of part 1021 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations.

What does RULEMAKING. of LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Energy to issue a rule. The rule is intended to implement the provisions of this Act and its amendments. The rule must be issued within one year of the Act's enactment.

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LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/14/2025 · Introduced: 1/14/2025

Author: Sean Casten (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to require a finding by the Secretary of Energy that natural gas exportation serves the public interest, following a hearing and consideration of climate, economic, and environmental justice impacts.
The bill eliminates a categorical exclusion for natural gas export approvals, requiring full environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
The Secretary of Energy must issue a rule within one year of the Act's enactment to implement its provisions, including assessments of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, consumer impacts, and environmental justice concerns.

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