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On December 1, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided that the Kalispel Tribe in northeastern Washington can be treated like a state for certain non-regulatory parts of the Clean Air Act. This means they can access specific grants and participate in interstate air quality management without regulatory power. The EPA reviewed and approved the tribe's request, confirming that their jurisdiction covers their original reservation boundaries. Anyone wishing to challenge this decision in court has 60 days to file an appeal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an update to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include new clean air regulations for Spokane County. These regulations were developed by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA), replacing or supplementing state rules to ensure better management of air quality locally. This proposal would make certain rules federally enforceable, and the EPA is asking for public comments by March 26, 2021. The changes won’t apply to Indian reservations or specific large facilities that fall under other jurisdictions.

UGI LNG, Inc. has filed a petition with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting a ruling that their planned LNG storage and trucking terminal in Pennsylvania, meant to supply local gas networks and end users, falls outside FERC's jurisdiction. Anyone interested in responding to this filing can submit interventions or protests by May 12, 2025. Protests help inform FERC's decision but do not grant the protester the status of a party in the proceeding. FERC encourages electronic submissions and provides online access to all related documents.

Seaspan Energy Ltd. filed a petition on February 7, 2025, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting a declaratory order. They want FERC to confirm that selling and loading liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine vessel fuel from a bunkering facility to a barge isn't subject to FERC's jurisdiction under parts of the Natural Gas Act. The public can submit interventions or protests regarding this petition by March 31, 2025, either electronically or by mail. The Commission encourages using its online resources for submissions and offers assistance through various contact points for those needing help.

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District and the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District submitted a petition for a declaratory order to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). They are seeking clarification that FERC does not have jurisdiction over certain transmission rate changes that the utilities make for different customer classes or contracts under Section 211A of the Federal Power Act. Interested parties can submit protests or interventions according to FERC's procedures, and these submissions must be made before the deadline on February 22, 2021. FERC encourages the use of electronic filings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DCP Operating Company, LP has filed a petition for a declaratory order with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). They are requesting that FERC find that certain pipeline facilities they are acquiring in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas will perform a gathering function and not be subject to FERC's jurisdiction under the Natural Gas Act. Interested parties who want to intervene or protest must submit their filings by January 10, 2025. FERC promotes electronic submissions but allows paper submissions under specific guidelines.