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EnCap Investments L.P., Verdun Oil Company II LLC, XCL Resources Holdings, LLC, and EP Energy LLC have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to change and remove certain prior approval requirements in a decision made on September 13, 2022. The companies argue that these requirements are unnecessary since they no longer operate in the affected area and claim the regulations negatively impact competition and investment. They also highlight significant changes in the competitive landscape of the Uinta Basin, such as increased production and changes in market participants. The FTC is seeking public comments on this petition until April 30, 2025.

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.

The document details final regulations that implement clean electricity production and investment credits established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These regulations provide guidelines for determining greenhouse gas emissions from electricity production, setting provisional emissions rates, and determining eligibility for the tax credits. The rules impact taxpayers who claim these credits for qualified facilities or energy storage technology activated after 2024. The IRS and Treasury Department consulted with experts across government agencies to address public comments and ensure comprehensive regulations.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has introduced new safety standards, called FMVSS Nos. 307 and 308, aimed at ensuring the safe use of hydrogen as a fuel source in vehicles. These rules set performance requirements for hydrogen fuel systems and storage to reduce the risk of fires and explosions. While the rules apply to most hydrogen-fueled vehicles, they exclude certain types like those with cryo-compressed or solid-state hydrogen storage systems. The standards are designed to align with international regulations but include some U.S.-specific adjustments to ensure testing is clear and objective.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as requested by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), has issued regulations to allow the oil and gas industry to unintentionally take marine mammals during geophysical survey activities in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years. This means that companies can get special permissions to conduct surveys that might disturb marine mammals, as long as they follow guidelines to minimize the impact on these animals and their habitats. This includes using monitoring and reporting methods to ensure compliance with the rules, and taking measures like stopping activities to avoid harming the animals. These regulations aim to balance industrial activities with the protection of marine life.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection known as FERC-549B, related to natural gas pipeline rates and customer information. This request is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves collecting key data about gas pipeline capacities and services. People can submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and FERC until February 4, 2021. The comments should address the usefulness, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

On February 27, 2025, Northwest Pipeline LLC filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to acquire, own, and operate a pipeline, as well as to make improvements by adding a compressor station. Portland General Electric Company and others also applied to abandon the pipeline upon its sale. The public is encouraged to participate by commenting, protesting, or filing to intervene in the review process, with the deadline for interventions set for April 3, 2025. The proposed project aims to enhance pipeline capacity and is projected to cost over $60 million.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed modifications to existing rules concerning performance standards and emission guidelines for the oil and natural gas sector. They are making these changes in response to petitions asking for a reconsideration of the previous standards. Part of this proposal includes correcting the information collection estimates from an earlier rulemaking notice. The public has been invited to submit their comments on this proposal by March 3, 2025, through various methods, including an online portal or email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve Idaho's updated regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the period from 2018 to 2028. Idaho's plan aims to make progress toward improving visibility caused by air pollution in national parks and wilderness areas. The plan includes specific strategies and rules for sources of air pollution, such as factories, to reduce emissions of harmful substances like nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. The EPA found Idaho’s plan to be consistent with federal requirements and intends to incorporate the plan's measures into the state’s legally enforceable air quality rules.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, part of the Interior Department, issued a final rule on inflation adjustments for civil monetary penalties, effective January 28, 2021. This rule is part of an annual process mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which aims to keep penalties effective in deterring violations by adjusting for inflation. Using guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Bureau calculated the 2021 cost-of-living adjustment to be 1.01182%. These updated penalties apply to violations occurring after November 2, 2015.