119-HR4760

Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4760

1. Short title
2. Treatment of bunkering

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act".


2. Treatment of bunkering

Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(g) Bunkering - For purposes of this section, the bunkering of natural gas for use by the receiving vessel as marine fuel shall not be considered an export unless the transfer of such natural gas to the receiving vessel occurs in the territorial sea or inland waters of a foreign country, regardless of the flag or country of registry of either vessel.