FERC Extends Gas Project Reporting for Three Years
Published Date: 2/17/2026
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Summary
FERC is extending its current info collection for natural gas projects for three more years with no changes. This affects companies involved in environmental reviews and landowner notifications, keeping the process smooth and on track. Comments are open until April 20, 2026, and there’s no new cost or paperwork burden.
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FERC Extends Gas Reporting Rule
FERC is extending the FERC-577 information collection for three years with no changes. Companies proposing Natural Gas Projects under section 7 and jurisdictional gas pipeline and storage companies must continue to submit NEPA environmental materials and landowner notifications. The agency estimates the collection imposes 364,748 total annual burden hours and $37,569,044 in annual cost, and comments are due April 20, 2026.
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