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The Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002
Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 mandates significant changes and new requirements in the way that the natural gas industry ensures the safety and integrity of its pipelines.

The Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006
The 2006 legislation confirms the commitment to the Integrity Management Program (“IMP”) and other programs enacted in the 2002 legislation.

National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470)
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires federal agencies, including the Commission, to consider the effects of an undertaking on historic properties – historic structures and historic artifacts – before authorizing the undertaking.

Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C § 1251 et seq.)
An applicant fora pipeline infrastructure project may be required to obtain various permits and authorizations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.)
THe Endangered Species Act requires federal agencies to ensure that their actions are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species or threatened species.

Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq.)
An applicant for a pipeline infrastructure project that may affect the coastal zone of a state must comply with the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA).

Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.)
A pipeline infrastructure project may be required to obtain a variety of permits and authorizations under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and various state statutes that are designed to implement the requirements of the CAA.

National Environmental Policy Act and Natural Gas Pipelines
If a proposed interstate pipeline activity may significantly impact the human environment, NEPA requires a careful review of the environmental impacts of the project before it proceeds.