The main purpose of this legislation is to clarify how the transfer of natural gas for marine fuel, known as bunkering, is treated under the Natural Gas Act. The objective is to simplify regulations surrounding bunkering, making it easier for vessels to obtain natural gas as fuel without being classified as an export in certain situations. The key provision of this legislation states that bunkering will not be considered an export as long as the transfer of natural gas occurs in U.S. waters or territorial seas. This means that if a vessel is receiving natural gas for fuel while in U.S.