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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a final rule to update its filing fees based on costs from Fiscal Year 2020. This update revises the fees FERC charges for various services and is effective as of March 29, 2021. The changes aim to ensure that fees reflect FERC's current expenses and have been verified as not being a major rule according to regulatory standards. The new fees will be communicated to Congress and are detailed in amendments to part 381 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon two wells and associated facilities in West Virginia due to safety reasons. The project, which is estimated to cost $1.4 million, aims to reduce risk in line with federal safety guidelines. The public can participate by filing a protest, moving to intervene, or commenting on the project, with submissions due by April 8, 2025. Additional information and assistance are available through FERC's website and support services.

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking permission for their Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project in Harrison County, Texas. The project aims to enhance the gas storage capacity by converting 10 billion cubic feet of cushion gas to working gas and installing additional infrastructure, including a new compressor unit and a 30-inch-diameter pipeline. Individuals and organizations can participate in the proceedings by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene by February 13, 2025. The FERC is facilitating public engagement and has made resources available online for those interested in the environmental review and procedural progression of the project.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to plug and abandon one well and its associated pipeline at the Victory A Storage Field in West Virginia due to its low performance and high maintenance costs. The public is invited to participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments on the project by March 17, 2025. Instructions for how to file and participate are provided, and assistance is available from FERC's Office of Public Participation. This project is in compliance with regulations to ensure well integrity and safety.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments on extending the information collection requirements for four types of applications and reports, without changes to current requirements. This includes FERC-519 for public utility mergers and acquisitions, FERC-520 for interlocking directorates, FERC-546 for gas pipeline rates, and FERC-580 for fuel and energy purchases. Comments are due by April 4, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail. The Commission emphasizes the importance of these collections for fulfilling its regulatory duties under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has submitted a request to plug and abandon three wells and their facilities in Ohio, aimed at minimizing integrity risks as per federal guidelines. This project, costing around $2 million, is under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by February 21, 2025. FERC provides resources for public engagement and information access, and further details and participation instructions are available online.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon five wells and associated pipelines in West Virginia as part of the 2021 Coco B and Coco C Wells Abandonment Project. The abandonment is under the company's blanket certificate and is expected to have no impact on existing customers or storage operations, with a project cost of approximately $2.8 million. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 15, 2021. Interested parties can file electronically or by mail, and further information is available on the FERC website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on changes to its rules for tracking and reporting information under certain cybersecurity standards related to supply chain risk, electronic security, and configuration management. These changes affect businesses and institutions that must follow these standards and will require updates to their risk management plans, potentially leading to more paperwork. Comments on the proposed changes are due by April 27, 2021, and interested parties can submit their feedback online or via mail.

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station Project (PLUSS Project) in Louisiana. This project involves replacing segments of an existing pipeline and constructing a new compressor station to enhance capacity and reliability. The public can participate in the review process by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene, with a deadline for intervention set for March 4, 2025. The project also requires a water quality certification from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and Gulf South is responsible for providing updates on this certification to the Commission.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon a well, pipeline, and related facilities in Ohio to reduce risks to the Brinker Storage Field. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 17, 2025, without any fee. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission encourages electronic submissions through their website and offers assistance via phone and email for the process. All project-related information will be available on the Commission’s website, and updates are accessible through a free subscription service.