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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