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15 U.S.C. § 717b–1 — State and local safety considerations

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15 U.S.C. § 717b–1 — State and local safety considerations

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**(a) Promulgation of regulations** The Commission shall promulgate regulations on the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) pre-filing process within 60 days after August 8, 2005. An applicant shall comply with pre-filing process required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 prior to filing an application with the Commission. The regulations shall require that the pre-filing process commence at least 6 months prior to the filing of an application for authorization to construct an LNG terminal and encourage applicants to cooperate with State and local officials. **(b) State consultation** The Governor of a State in which an LNG terminal is proposed to be located shall designate the appropriate State agency for the purposes of consulting with the Commission regarding an application under [section 717b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717b&num=0&edition=prelim). The Commission shall consult with such State agency regarding State and local safety considerations prior to issuing an order pursuant to [section 717b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section717b&num=0&edition=prelim). For the purposes of this section, State and local safety considerations include— (1) the kind and use of the facility; (2) the existing and projected population and demographic characteristics of the location; (3) the existing and proposed land use near the location; (4) the natural and physical aspects of the location; (5) the emergency response capabilities near the facility location; and (6) the need to encourage remote siting. **(c) Advisory report** The State agency may furnish an advisory report on State and local safety considerations to the Commission with respect to an application no later than 30 days after the application was filed with the Commission. Before issuing an order authorizing an applicant to site, construct, expand, or operate an LNG terminal, the Commission shall review and respond specifically to the issues raised by the State agency described in subsection (b) in the advisory report. This subsection shall apply to any application filed after August 8, 2005. A State agency has 30 days after August 8, 2005 to file an advisory report related to any applications pending at the Commission as of August 8, 2005. **(d) Inspections** The State commission of the State in which an LNG terminal is located may, after the terminal is operational, conduct safety inspections in conformance with Federal regulations and guidelines with respect to the LNG terminal upon written notice to the Commission. The State commission may notify the Commission of any alleged safety violations. The Commission shall transmit information regarding such allegations to the appropriate Federal agency, which shall take appropriate action and notify the State commission. **(e) Emergency Response Plan** (1) In any order authorizing an LNG terminal the Commission shall require the LNG terminal operator to develop an Emergency Response Plan. The Emergency Response Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the United States Coast Guard and State and local agencies and be approved by the Commission prior to any final approval to begin construction. The Plan shall include a cost-sharing plan. (2) A cost-sharing plan developed under paragraph (1) shall include a description of any direct cost reimbursements that the applicant agrees to provide to any State and local agencies with responsibility for security and safety— (A) at the LNG terminal; and (B) in proximity to vessels that serve the facility.

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42 U.S.C. § 4321 — Repealed. Pub. L. 117–58, div. G, title VIII, § 70801(h), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1294

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761, provided that this subchapter shall terminate 7 years after Dec. 4, 2015.

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15 U.S.C. § 717b — Exportation or importation of natural gas; LNG terminals

**(a) Mandatory authorization order** After six months from June 21, 1938, no person shall export any natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import any natural gas from a foreign country without first having secured an order of the Commission authorizing it to do so. The Commission shall issue such order upon application, unless, after opportunity for hearing, it finds that the proposed exportation or importation will not be consistent with the public interest. The Commission may by its order grant such application, in whole or in part, with such modification and upon such terms and conditions as the Commission may find necessary or appropriate, and may from time to time, after opportunity for hearing, and for good cause shown, make such supplemental order in the premises as it may find necessary or appropriate. **(b) Free trade agreements** With respect to natural gas which is imported into the United States from a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas, and with respect to liquefied natural gas— (1) the importation of such natural gas shall be treated as a “first sale” within the meaning of [section 3301(21) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section3301/21&num=0&edition=prelim); and (2) the Commission shall not, on the basis of national origin, treat any such imported natural gas on an unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential basis. **(c) Expedited application and approval process** For purposes of subsection (a), the importation of the natural gas referred to in subsection (b), or the exportation of natural gas to a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatme

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42 U.S.C. § 4321 — Congressional declaration of purpose

Page 6095 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4321 Sec. 4368a. Utilization of talents of older Americans in projects of pollution prevention, abate- ment, and control. 4368b. General assistance program. 4369. Miscellaneous reports. 4369a. Reports on environmental research and devel- opment activities of Agency. 4370. Reimbursement for use of facilities. 4370a. Assistant Administrators of Environmental Protection Agency; appointment; duties. 4370b. Availability of fees and charges to carry out Agency programs. 4370c. Environmental Protection Agency fees. 4370d. Percentage of Federal funding for organiza- tions owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. 4370e. Working capital fund in Treasury. 4370f. Availability of funds after expiration of pe- riod for liquidating obligations. 4370g. Availability of funds for uniforms and certain services. 4370h. Availability of funds for facilities. 4370i. Regional liaisons for minority, tribal, and low-income communities. 4370j. Municipal Ombudsman. SUBCHAPTER IV—FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT 4370m. Definitions. 4370m–1. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. 4370m–2. Permitting process improvement. 4370m–3. Interstate compacts. 4370m–4. Coordination of required reviews. 4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs. 4370m–6. Litigation, judicial review, and savings provi- sion. 4370m–7. Reports. 4370m–8. Funding for governance, oversight, and proc- essing of environmental reviews and per- mits. 4370m–9. Application. 4370m–10. GAO report. 4370m–11. Savings provision. 4370m–12. Repealed. § 4321. Congressional declaration of purpose The purposes of this chapter are: To declare a national policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony

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