H.R. 173 – Pipeline Fairness and Transparency Act

Introduced by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) on January 3, 2019, this bill seeks to bolster transparency and provide for greater public input opportunities during the environmental review process for interstate natural gas pipelines. Specifically, H.R. 173 requires public meetings to be held in each county or equivalent subdivision (e.g., parish) through which the project will be located.

For additional legislative information and to track the bill’s progress, please click HERE.