S. 2048 (93rd): Natural Gas Supply Act

Introduced:
Jun 21, 1973 (93rd Congress, 1973–1974)
Sponsor:
Sen. Norris Cotton [R-NH]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 21, 1973, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 21, 1973
Referred to Committee Jun 21, 1973
Votes

Senate: unknown
Nov 15, 1973 midnight
unknown 87/0

Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to extend its application to the direct sale of natural gas in interstate commerce, and to provide that provisions of the Act shall not apply to certain sales in interstate commerce.

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6/21/1973--Introduced.
Natural Gas Supply Act - Extends the application of the Natural Gas Act to the direct sale of natural gas in interstate commerce.
Provides that the Act and the Federal Power Commission's regulatory authority shall not apply to the sale of natural gas dedicated for the first time or rededicated to interstate commerce on or after April 15, 1973, or produced from wells commenced on or after April 15, 1973, for domestic, commercial, industrial, or any other use, by any person, provided that person is not engaged in the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce.
Sets forth the Federal Power Commission's power over rates and charges made by any natural gas company specified in the above paragraph.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior for three years from the date of enactment to monitor the prices of natural gas sales exempted under this Act, and if necessary to establish ceilings as to the future rates of and charges for such sales.

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