Makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the lead agency for environmental reviews of natural gas pipeline approvals and sets deadlines for other agencies' related permits.

• Makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the only lead agency for the National Environmental Policy Act review of natural gas pipeline authorizations under Section 3 or Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act.
• Requires agencies with a say over a pipeline to be designated as participating agencies within 60 days of an application, and bars non-designated agencies from requesting supplemental environmental reviews.
• Sets a schedule for each required federal permit to be completed within 90 days after the Commission finishes its environmental review, and requires agencies to report progress every 90 days.
• Relieves applicants for federal pipeline authorizations from providing state water quality certifications under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and requires the Commission to consult the Transportation Security Administration on pipeline security compliance.

• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (House)
• Energy and Commerce Committee (House)
• Energy Subcommittee
• Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (Senate)

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