5 Sep 2025

⚡Natural Gas Facilities Certification Regulatory Update and Implications

Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities; Notice of Secretary of Energy Proposal To Rescind the Draft Updated Certificate Policy Statement and Soliciting Comments

Summary ?

The Department of Energy proposes to rescind the draft Updated Certificate Policy Statement for new interstate natural gas facilities, opting instead to continue using the 1999 policy framework. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission invites comments on this proposal, indicating potential shifts in regulatory practices affecting natural gas transport applications.

Agencies

  • Energy Department
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Business Impact ?

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The proposal to rescind the draft Updated Certificate Policy Statement for natural gas facility certification has significant implications for regulatory compliance and the authority under the Natural Gas Act. Businesses involved in natural gas transport may face changes in application processes and requirements as the Commission considers comments regarding the Secretary of Energy's proposal.

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