Offshore Pipelines Dodge Big Regs: Enbridge Petitions for Less Oversight
Published Date: 5/1/2025
Notice
Summary
Enbridge Offshore Facilities and Oceanus Pipeline asked the government to confirm that two offshore pipelines near Louisiana won’t be regulated under a big natural gas law. This could mean less red tape and possibly save money for the companies. People have until a set deadline to speak up or join the conversation before the government decides.
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Petition to Remove FERC Jurisdiction
On April 23, 2025, Enbridge Offshore Facilities, LLC and Oceanus Pipeline Company, LLC asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to declare that two pipelines located offshore from Louisiana are not subject to the Natural Gas Act. The petition could mean less regulatory oversight and possibly save money for the pipeline companies if the Commission grants the request.
Public Comment and Intervention Window
Members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, may intervene or protest the petition by filing under FERC Rules 211 and 214. Comments, motions to intervene, or protests must be filed and served on the petitioner by 5 p.m. Eastern on May 27, 2025, and may be submitted electronically via FERC's eFiling system or by mail.
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