🌍Environmental Assessment Schedule for Longwall Mining Panel M1 Project
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has issued a schedule for the environmental assessment of Texas Eastern Transmission's Longwall Mining Panel M1 Project. This assessment focuses on the impact of natural gas pipeline activities amidst longwall mining in Pennsylvania, highlighting the importance of regulatory compliance and public engagement.
Learn More🔌Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces various natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings. These filings include details on applicants, rates changes, and comment dates, providing an opportunity for public engagement and compliance-related actions in the energy sector.
Learn More🛢️Presidential Permit Granted for Steel Reef US Pipelines Operations
The Presidential permit authorizes Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to operate and maintain pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border for the export of natural gas liquids. The permit is subject to various conditions regarding operation, maintenance, inspections, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Filings and Requirements
The document details various filings by natural gas companies to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including requests for waivers of capacity release regulations and rate filings. Each entry states the docket numbers, applicants, descriptions, filed dates, and comment deadlines for public engagement in the proceedings.
Learn More🛠️Notice of Environmental Assessment for Kemmerer Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has initiated the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Kemmerer Horsepower Replacement Project, which includes replacing outdated compressor facilities with a new gas-fired turbine. The notice details the project timeline and federal authorization deadlines essential for project progression.
Learn More⛽Regulatory Notice on Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces a combined notice of filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. It provides details on applications from multiple companies and outlines comment dates and procedures for public participation in these proceedings. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage to influence decisions affecting operational conditions and rates.
Learn More🔧Proposed Rule on Pipeline Safety Compliance by PHMSA
PHMSA is proposing to revise the regulation for confirming or revising the maximum allowable operating pressure following a class location change to clarify that owners and operators of gas pipeline facilities can use to satisfy that requirement certain pressure tests authorized by subpart J of part 192 for small segments of pipe.
Learn More📈Pipeline Safety Standards Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard PPI TR-4, PPI HSB Listing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Hydrostatic Design Stress (HDS), Strength Design Basis (SDS), Pressure Design Basis (PDB) and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings For Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More🛢️Pipeline Safety Regulation Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A381/A381M-18, Standard Specification for Metal-Arc-Welded Carbon or High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Pipe for Use with High-Pressure Transmission Systems. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More⏳Pipeline Safety Rule Extends Annual Report Filing Deadlines
This DFR extends the deadline for submitting annual reports for operators of gas distribution pipelines, gas transmission pipelines, regulated gas gathering pipelines, Type R gas gathering lines, underground natural gas storage facilities, and liquefied natural gas facilities. Annual reports for gas pipeline and gas pipeline storage facilities are now due on June 15, consistent with existing requirements for hazardous liquid pipelines.
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