FERC Extends Gas Pipeline Paperwork Rules Unchanged
Published Date: 4/7/2026
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Summary
FERC is extending its paperwork rules for gas pipeline certificates for another three years without any changes. This affects companies involved in gas pipelines who must keep submitting the same info as before. You’ve got until May 7, 2026, to share your thoughts, but no new fees or extra work are coming.
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Gas pipeline paperwork extended 3 years
If you are a company or municipality that distributes natural gas, FERC is extending the FERC-538 paperwork requirements for three years with no changes. The Commission estimates the reporting will continue to take about 255 hours per respondent per year and cost $26,265 per respondent annually.
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