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Introduction 1
FERC’s Pipeline and LNG Permitting Processes 2
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance 3
Post-Authorization Proceedings 4
FERC Permit Review Considerations: Recent Issues 4
Direct and Indirect Environmental Effects 5
Evaluation of Project Need 5
Environmental Justice 6
Public Participation 6
Biden Administration Executive Orders 7
Pipeline and LNG Permit Litigation 8
Sabal Trail Pipeline (Sierra Club v. FERC) 8
Spire STL Pipeline (Environmental Defense Fund v. FERC) 9
261 Upgrade Project (Food & Water Watch v. FERC) 10
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (New Jersey Conservation Foundation v. FERC) 11
LNG Terminal and Associated Pipeline Facilities (City of Port Isabel v. FERC) 12
FERC’s Natural Gas Permitting Policy Review 12
Renewal of the Policy Review 13
Issuance of New Policy Statements 14
Reaction and Reconsideration 15
Policy Options for Congress 16
Changing FERC’s Policies or Mission 16
Restricting Judicial Review 17
Changing NEPA Requirements 18
Contacts
Author Information 18
