Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Exports

The following materials represent various statutes and regulations that have been enacted or promulgated by the federal and state governments. While the Center makes every effort to update and provide current resources, be aware that statutory and regulatory language is subject to change. As a result, the Center offers no warranty or other guarantee regarding the timeliness or accuracy of the information presented.

• The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 49, Part 193 – Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities: Federal Safety Standards (U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA has authority to establish and enforce safety standards for onshore LNG facilities)
• Natural Gas Act of 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 [from the Department of Energy’s Office of Regulation and International Engagement, Division of Natural Gas Regulation]” under Section 3 of the NGA)
• National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (FERC is responsible of preparing environmental assessments or impact statements for proposed onshore or in state waters LNG facilities under NEPA; the Department of Transportation’s U.S. Maritime Administration is responsible for NEPA review if the proposed LNG facilities are offshore beyond state waters)

For more information, please contact the Guide Author, Jessica Deyoe,  Research Assistant  at The Center for Agricultural and Shale Law.  

Phone: (814) 865-4290

Email: jld531@psu.edu

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