klgates.com 19 LNG Exports: DOE Process Other issues Revocation authority DOE asserted in May 2011 Sabine Pass order that it has authority to revoke or modify an export license under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) Unclear whether DOE actually does have such a right DOE has stated that it would revoke only in extraordinary circumstances and recognized the good-faith investment-backed expectations of private parties; DOE to Congress: The agency will not use license revocation or modification as a form of natural gas price control Senators Wyden and Murkowski seeking additional information DOE has made clear that it will dismiss proposed exports if the applicant cannot show Availability of a pipeline to transport gas to a liquefaction plant; Source of the natural gas supply for the plant; and An actual site for the liquefaction plant
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