S. 5165 · 117th Congress
Pipeline Permitting for Energy Security Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Pat Toomey
- Introduced
- 2022-12-01
- Latest action
- 2022-12-01 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Pipeline Permitting for Energy Security Act of 2022
This bill modifies requirements under the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to expedite water quality certifications, environmental reviews, endangered species consultations, and make related changes. The bill also establishes requirements to expedite the approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, which is a natural gas pipeline located in Virginia and West Virginia.