FERC proposes updates to blanket certificate rules for natural gas pipelines
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has proposed changes to its blanket certificate program, which allows interstate natural gas pipelines to build certain facilities without going through a full, case-by-case approval process. Under the current system, pipelines can automatically construct routine projects or seek authorization after providing notice and waiting for protests.
Why it matters: This matters because it changes the regulatory burden for natural gas companies seeking to expand or modify infrastructure. While blanket certificates are meant for routine work, raising cost limits and removing some caps could allow larger projects to bypass detailed scrutiny. It affects how pipelines manage compliance costs and how quickly they can deploy capital.
Who it affects
- Interstate natural gas pipeline companies operating under FERC jurisdiction
This is a proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published in the Federal Register; readers should check the full document for specific regulatory text and comment deadlines before relying on this summary.
Agency: Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document