FERC Proposes Overhaul to Accelerate Environmental Review for Natural Gas Projects

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has introduced a proposal to streamline and accelerate its review of air quality effects for proposed natural gas projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The draft policy statement aims to reduce delays and redundant analysis by no longer requiring air dispersion modeling from applicants, instead relying on existing Clean Air Act regulations and other submitted information. This initiative seeks to provide greater regulatory certainty and a more efficient path for project applicants.