FERC proposes streamlined approvals for LNG projects and reduced air quality reviews

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission opened rulemakings to grant blanket authorization for certain liquefied natural gas projects and weaken environmental review standards for methane emissions, drawing immediate criticism from environm

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26d CleanTechnica FERC Proposes Blanket Authorization of Certain LNG Projects & Drafts Measures to Weaken Air Quality Reviews of Methane Gas Projects — If Implemented, Methane Gas Projects Could be Approved Without Proper Review of Harmful Impacts Washington, DC — Today, at its monthly meeting, the Federal…

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