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DOE/ENDEP RIN: 1901-AB51 Publication ID: Fall 2020 
Title: Export of Previously Imported Liquefied Natural Gas  
Abstract:

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to treat applications for re-exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) (exports of LNG previously imported LNG) under section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act, consistent with the public interest. Section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act requires authorization from DOE for the export of natural gas. DOE is required to issue such authorization unless it finds the export would not be consistent with the public interest. Under section 3(c) of the Act, imports of natural gas are "deemed" to be in the public interest by law. In this case, because the gas was imported in the first instance, there is really no export occurring. So, such re-exports would be deemed to be in the public interest.

 
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 590.208   
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717b   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/00/2021 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Amy R. Sweeney
Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Room 3E-052,
Washington, DC 20585
Phone:202 586-2627
Email: amy.sweeney@hq.doe.gov