Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Natural Gas Pipeline Enlargement Act

H.R. 3124 would authorize the Department of the Interior to allow a specific utility company to expand an existing natural gas pipeline located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania. The bill permits the pipeline’s diameter to increase from 14 inches to 20 inches and allows for temporary construction and staging areas within the park, provided the work protects the area's natural resources and recreational value.

For citizens and visitors, this legislation aims to improve regional energy infrastructure while strictly limiting future industrial expansion by prohibiting any further pipeline enlargements or new easements within the park’s boundaries. To ensure accountability, the bill also grants the government the authority to sue for damages or restoration costs if the construction or operation of the pipeline harms the park’s environment.