CCAGW Annual Ratings

Energy Policy Overhaul -- Natural Gas Permitting

Description: 

Barrasso, R-Wyo., amendment no. 3030 to the Murkowski, R-Alaska, substitute amendment no. 2953, that would require the secretary of the Interior to complete a study on ways in which permitting for natural gas gathering lines on federal and tribal land could be expedited. The amendment would also require the secretary of the Interior to issue a notice or right-of-way for gas gathering lines on federal land 90 days after the request is received. The substitute would, among other provisions, repeal a number of additional studies and programs.

Vote Number: 
Senate Vote 12
Bill Number: 
S 2012
CCAGW Position: 
Yea
Vote Results: 
Rejected 52-43 : R 50-0; D 2-42; I 0-1