FERC Receives Pile of Energy Filings Nobody Asked For

2026-13156 — El Paso Natural Gas Company, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension of Time

El Paso Natural Gas Company needs more time to finish building their Maricopa Lateral Expansion in Arizona because they faced delays getting land agreements. They’re asking to extend the deadline to October 1, 2026, giving them a few extra months to complete the project. This affects local communities and anyone following the project’s progress, with a chance to share opinions before the new deadline.

2026-13152 — Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a new rate filing from Equitrans, L.P. about natural gas pipeline prices starting July 1, 2026. If you want to speak up or get involved, you have until July 7, 2026, to file your comments. This could affect how much people pay for natural gas and who controls the rates.

2026-13088 — Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC; Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.: Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects

The Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects are back on track! The government is preparing a fresh environmental check and plans to share it by August 21, 2026. This affects communities in Pennsylvania and New York, with decisions expected by November 19, 2026, potentially speeding up pipeline construction and related activities.

2026-13087 — Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Central Mainline Corridor Expansion Project

Northern Natural Gas Company wants to build new pipeline facilities in Iowa and Nebraska to deliver more natural gas for homes, businesses, and power plants. The government will review the project's environmental impact and share a report by December 7, 2026, with a final decision expected by March 7, 2027. This means more energy and careful checks to keep things safe and smooth for everyone involved.

2026-13084 — Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from natural gas pipeline companies about rates and refunds. These filings could change how much customers pay starting July 1, 2026, and folks have until July 6 to share their thoughts or protests. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to speak up before decisions are made!

2026-12917 — Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-725b). Comment Request; Errata Notice

FERC is asking for public feedback on extending and updating a key info collection called FERC-725B, which helps keep our energy grid safe and reliable. These updates tweak some rules about protecting critical infrastructure, with no new costs expected. If you’re involved in energy reliability, you’ve got until July 27, 2026, to share your thoughts!

Previous: 2026-09992 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 611

The SEC is asking to keep collecting info from about 305 financial firms to make sure they follow Rule 611, which stops bad trades that hurt investors. These firms spend around 60 hours a year updating their rules to avoid trading at worse prices than others. This extension keeps things running smoothly with an estimated yearly cost of about $9.5 million for legal and compliance work.

Next: 2026-09995 — Notice of Application for Approval of Headwater Benefits Agreement Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

Several power companies in the Northwest have asked for approval of a new agreement about headwater benefits—basically, how they share water and power from hydroelectric projects on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. This affects communities in Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon and could impact how water and energy resources are managed. People have until June 15, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved before any decisions are made.