Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Exports

Federal Agency Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding

The following materials represent various memoranda of understanding signed between federal agencies addressing liquefied natural gas. Where possible, the Center has provided viewable copies of these publications. Nevertheless, it may be necessary to access some of these materials through an online legal research database.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Transportation and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding liquefied natural gas transportation facilities (Aug. 31, 2018)

• News Release: FERC, PHMSA Sign MOU to Coordinate LNG Reviews (Aug. 31, 2018)

Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and United States Department of Defense to ensure consultation and coordination on the effect of liquefied natural gas terminals on active military installations (Nov. 1, 2007; Updated Aug. 29, 2014)

Interagency agreement among the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, United States Coast Guard and Research and Special Programs Administration for the safety and security review of waterfront import/export liquefied natural gas facilities (Feb. 11, 2004)

Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Coast Guard and the Research and Special Programs Administration for regulation of waterfront liquefied natural gas facilities (1986)

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Transportation and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding liquefied natural gas transportation facilities (Apr. 16, 1985)

Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Coast Guard and the Materials Transportation Bureau for regulation of waterfront liquefied natural gas facilities (1978)