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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8397
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America wants to make a big gas storage place in Texas bigger, and they're adding some new parts to do it. People who want to say yes, no, or ask questions about this can tell the energy bosses before February 13, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7681
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to stop using an old gas well and pipe in West Virginia because it doesn't work well anymore and costs too much to keep fixing. People have until March 17, 2025, to say what they think about this plan by sending their thoughts to the agency in charge.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9542
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to stop using two gas wells in West Virginia because they might not be safe. People can tell the government what they think about this plan by April 8, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11310
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government agency that takes care of energy rules wants to keep using some forms that help them make sure everything is running smoothly, like when companies want to team up or check on their energy stuff. They're asking people to tell them what they think about using these forms, and they need to hear back by a certain date next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7081
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on potential changes to how financial assurance measures are required for hydroelectric project licenses. This inquiry aims to determine if additional financial safeguards are needed to ensure that hydroelectric projects can maintain safety and environmental standards throughout their operation. Different options being considered include requiring bonds, creating trust or remediation funds, or mandating insurance policies for potential hazards. Comments on these proposals, including any alternative suggestions, are due by March 29, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts on whether hydroelectric power projects, like big water wheels, should have more money saved up just in case something bad happens, like a dam breaking. They want to know if these projects should have things like special safety money or insurance to make sure they can fix things if needed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8211
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC wants to stop using a well, a pipeline, and some other stuff in Ohio because it's safer for the area, and people can say what they think about this plan until March 17, 2025, if they don't agree with it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6642
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas Transmission wants to stop using five big straw-like tubes in the ground in West Virginia that are part of their gas storage. They say it won't bother the people who get gas from them now, but they need permission, and people who want to share their thoughts have until March 15, 2021, to send in letters or electronic messages.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107133
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas Transmission wants to safely close some wells in Ohio, and people can share their thoughts about it until February 21, 2025. The government will check if everything is okay and let everyone know how to join the discussion online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9544
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to abandon a well and related facilities in Holmes County, Ohio, due to underperformance. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by April 8, 2025. This can be done electronically through FERC's website or by mail. FERC offers resources and support for those interested in engaging with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to stop using an old, not very good well in Ohio, and they're asking for permission. People can say if they think that's okay or not before April 8, 2025, online or by mail.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11760
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC wants to update some rules to keep important buildings safe from computer hackers, and they're asking people to tell them what they think about these new rules. They want to know if these changes are too much work or cost too much money for the companies that have to follow them.

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