1. Review of applications for natural gas export and import orders (a) Deadline for review of applications Section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking After six months and inserting the following: (1) After six months ; (2) by striking The Commission shall issue such order upon application, and inserting Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary of Energy shall grant or deny an application for such an order by not later than 180 days after receiving the application. The Secretary shall grant such an application,