SB486
Natural gas; certain pipeline expansion unlawful in Planning District 19 (Crater Region).
Summary
As Introduced. Certain natural gas pipeline expansion unlawful; Planning District 19.
Prohibits the increase or expansion of any natural gas pipeline capacity in Planning District 19 (Crater Region), whether in new or existing pipelines, that uses existing compressors powered by natural gas-fired combustion turbines, diesel motors, or other technology using fossil fuels. Such prohibition shall apply to all proposed or existing ... (More) compressors in Planning District 19 associated with natural gas pipelines, including those serving interstate and intrastate pipelines, regardless of size for the purpose of air pollution reduction. The bill requires the State Air Pollution Control Board to ensure that the provisions of the bill are incorporated into the Commonwealth's state implementation plan enacted pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2024 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104427D
- 01/09/2024 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- 01/30/2024 - Senate: Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
- 01/30/2024 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 1-N)
