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Accelerating Permits for US Energy and Infrastructure Projects

This Act aims to shorten the waiting time for federal permits for energy projects, such as pipelines, transmission lines, and critical mineral mines. It introduces deadlines for environmental reviews and limits the time for challenging decisions in court. Furthermore, the Act mandates the issuance of necessary permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, exempting these specific administrative actions from judicial review.
Key points
Federal environmental impact statements (EIS) for major projects must be completed within 2 years of the publication of a notice of intent to prepare them.
The time limit for filing lawsuits challenging federal project authorizations is limited to 150 days after the decision becomes final.
Mandates Secretaries and the Commission (FERC) to issue all necessary permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline within 30 days of enactment, exempting these actions from judicial review.
Allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue construction permits for transmission lines if a state lacks authority, has denied an application, or has not acted within one year.
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Print number: 118_S_1399
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2023-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Building American Energy Security Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1399.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal environmental impact statements (EIS) for major projects must be completed within 2 years of the publication of a notice of intent to prepare them.
  • The time limit for filing lawsuits challenging federal project authorizations is limited to 150 days after the decision becomes final.
  • Mandates Secretaries and the Commission (FERC) to issue all necessary permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline within 30 days of enactment, exempting these actions from judicial review.
  • Allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue construction permits for transmission lines if a state lacks authority, has denied an application, or has not acted within one year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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