Subcommittee to review US exports

The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, March 25, 2014, to review H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act.

Responding to Russia’s recent actions in the Crimea region and the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) slow export approval process, Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) introduced H.R. 6 to expedite exports of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) to its allies.

If passed, the legislation would grant immediate approval of complete export applications currently filed with the DOE, ensuring that exports to allies get underway without unnecessary delays.

Read more at:  http://www.lngindustry.com/news/liquefaction/articles/UPDATE_US_exports_to_be_reviewed_by_The_Subcommittee_On_Energy_and_Power.aspx#.UygyAahdUbA

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