A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, and for other purposes.
Coal Pipeline Act - Authorizes the exercise of the right of eminent domain by any carrier of coal by pipeline who holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Department of the Interior.
Stipulates that, before issuance of such certificate, environmental considerations and the need for energy domestically shall be weighed before the Secretary of the Interior makes a finding.
Requires that no carrier granted the power of eminent domain under this Act shall transport any coal in which it has any ownership interest.
Establishes procedures for making application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, for antitrust review, and for enforcement under this Act.
Imposes a maximum fine of $10,000, six months imprisonment, or both, for knowing violations of any provision of, or regulation issued pursuant to, this Act.
Measure failed of passage in House, roll call #566 (161-246).
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
checking server…
Ask anything about this bill. The AI reads the full text to answer.
Enter to send · Shift+Enter for new line