Gas Pipeline Refunds Coming? FERC Invites Protests by June
Published Date: 6/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds from companies like Vector Pipeline and Golden Pass Pipeline. These filings could change how much people pay or get refunded starting August 1, 2025. If you want to speak up or get involved, you have until June 23, 2025, to file your comments or protests.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Natural Gas Rate and Refund Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds from Vector Pipeline L.P. (Docket RP25-945-000), Roaring Fork Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC (Docket RP25-535-002), and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC (Docket RP25-811-001). Two compliance filings (Roaring Fork and Golden Pass) are listed as to be effective 8/1/2025. These filings concern pipeline rates and refund reports and are now pending at FERC.
Public Comment Deadline June 23
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on these dockets, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on June 23, 2025. The notice specifies that interventions follow FERC Rules 211, 214, or 206 and that protests must be filed by the same deadline.
Help from FERC’s Public Participation Office
FERC’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers assistance to members of the public—including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members—to access information and navigate filing and participation processes. The notice provides OPP contact options for help with interventions, comments, or rehearing requests.
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