2026-01348Notice

FERC Seeks Comments on Extending Gas Pipeline Paperwork Rule

Published Date: 1/26/2026

Notice

Summary

FERC is asking for public comments to extend a paperwork rule about gas pipeline service for three more years—no changes, just keeping things as they are. This affects natural gas companies that apply to provide or improve pipeline service to nearby communities. Comments are due by March 27, 2026, and there’s no new cost or extra paperwork involved.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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FERC-538 Paperwork Extended Three Years

If you are a person or municipality authorized to distribute local natural gas and you apply under FERC-538, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is extending that information collection for three years with no changes. The Commission estimates preparing one Gas Pipeline Certificates response requires 240 hours and costs about $24,720; comments on the extension are due March 27, 2026.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
1/26/2026
3/27/2026

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