More FERC Filings: Natural Gas Bureaucracy on Repeat
Published Date: 5/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from several natural gas companies about their rates and refunds. These filings could change how much customers pay starting as soon as May or June 2025. If you’re involved with these pipelines or use their services, keep an eye on comment deadlines in May and June to share your thoughts or concerns.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Multiple Pipeline Rate Filings
Several natural gas pipeline companies filed rate or refund reports with proposed effective dates including 2025-04-01, 2025-05-01, 2025-06-01, and 2025-08-01. These filings are listed by docket (for example PR25-47-000, RP25-854-000, RP25-855-000, RP25-858-000) and name the pipelines proposing the changes.
Deadlines To Comment or Protest
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on these proceedings you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment dates (examples shown include 2025-05-12, 2025-05-20, and 2025-06-30) and follow FERC Rules 211, 214, or 206 (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, 385.206). Intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
FERC Public Participation Help
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public—including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members—access information and navigate Commission processes. OPP contact information provided: phone (202) 502-6595 and email [email protected].
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