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Natural Gas Act

A federal law that regulates the interstate transportation and sale of natural gas, and the import and export of natural gas.

Secretary of Energy

The head of the U.S. Department of Energy, responsible for energy policy and decisions.

Public Interest

A legal standard that requires government decisions to benefit the general welfare of the public, which this bill proposes to define with specific environmental and economic criteria.

Exportation of Natural Gas

The process of selling and sending natural gas from the United States to other countries, often in a liquefied form (LNG).

Environmental Justice

The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, released into the atmosphere from human activities that trap heat and contribute to climate change.

Lifecycle Emissions

All greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product or process, from its production and use to its eventual disposal or cessation, including extraction, processing, transportation, and consumption.