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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC has filed a request to abandon certain pipelines in offshore Louisiana. These pipelines have not been used to service customers for the past year and removing them will not affect the system's capacity or current customers. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is accepting protests, motions to intervene, and comments on this request until March 23, 2021. Anyone interested in the proceedings can submit their input electronically or via mail and can become involved by following the Commission's specified procedures.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon three injection/withdrawal wells at its storage fields in Kansas. The proposed abandonment is expected to cost around $150,000 and will not impact current customers. The Commission has opened the project for public comment, allowing individuals to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments by a specified deadline. All necessary submission procedures and contact information for assistance are provided to ensure public participation.

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon certain natural gas pipelines and facilities in offshore Texas. This proposed abandonment would involve two supply laterals and associated facilities, with an estimated project cost of $2.6 million, and would not affect existing customers. The public has until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this project. All interested parties can access the relevant documents online through FERC's website or contact FERC for assistance.

El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon its Monument Compressor Station Unit 1B located in New Mexico, in order to cut down on operational costs. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by May 6, 2025. There is no charge for filing these documents and the guidelines for participation are detailed on the FERC website. Documents related to this project are accessible online via FERC’s eLibrary or can be subscribed to for updates.

The Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management of the Department of Energy (DOE) has released a study evaluating the effects of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on the economy, environment, and energy security. This study includes detailed analyses of potential impacts on domestic energy prices, greenhouse gas emissions, and effects on local communities where gas production occurs. DOE encourages public comments on the study but does not plan to make revisions based on these comments, aiming instead to use them to guide decisions on LNG exports in countries without free trade agreements with the U.S. Those interested can provide their feedback electronically by February 18, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the rules regulating air pollution from the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. These changes focus on improving standards related to temporary flaring and the monitoring of heating value for certain emissions. The proposed amendments are a response to industry feedback, aiming to extend the allowable duration for flaring in certain situations from 24 to 48 hours and adjust monitoring requirements for emissions based on updated data provided by industry stakeholders. The EPA will accept public comments on these proposed changes until March 3, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is asking for public comments on its information collections, specifically FERC Form Nos. 1, 1-F, and 3-Q. These forms are used to collect financial and operational data from major and nonmajor electric utilities, licensees, and natural gas companies. Comments are due by April 8, 2025, and FERC seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the data collection processes. The request aims to understand if the information is useful for FERC's functions and how the collections can be enhanced or made less burdensome.

The Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) has issued a final rule that updates regulations on how oil, gas, and coal are valued for royalty purposes from Federal and Indian leases, and how civil penalties for certain violations are assessed. The rule reintroduces the option for gas lessees to use an index-based valuation method, removes some limitations on transportation and processing allowances, and clarifies definitions and procedures for valuation. It also explains that civil penalties for payment violations will be assessed more transparently, considering the monetary impact of the violation, and clarifies how ONRR considers mitigating and aggravating circumstances, aiming to increase transparency and fairness.

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to modify its Columbus City Gas Storage Field in Iowa. The project involves plugging and abandoning some old wells and installing new ones to improve the site's reliability and safety by moving the wells out of a flood-prone area. The cost of the project is estimated at $7 million. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by May 9, 2025, either electronically through the FERC website or by mailing to the Commission.

The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC is seeking permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a compressor unit at its station in the Keota Storage Field in Iowa. This compressor has become outdated and is not needed for the site's operation. This change aims to save costs while maintaining efficiency. The public can participate by sending comments or protests, and the deadline for these submissions is May 16, 2025.