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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback regarding their plan to renew several information collection activities set to expire in 2021. These collections, which involve activities like post-accident drug testing, public awareness programs, and maintaining certain pipeline safety records, are crucial for ensuring ongoing pipeline safety. PHMSA is inviting comments to explore ways to improve the relevance, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection. Public comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and PHMSA provides various means, such as online, fax, and mail, for submitting these comments.

PHMSA is inviting public feedback on a revised set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning operator qualification in pipeline safety. These revisions aim to provide greater clarity and ensure each FAQ aligns with specific regulatory requirements. The proposal follows the efforts of a PHMSA team that evaluated existing FAQs to refine, update, or eliminate those that are obsolete, resulting in 40 draft FAQs available for public viewing. Comments on these revisions must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has completed its five-year review of the oil pipeline index, which is used to adjust annual oil pipeline rate ceilings. The new index, effective July 1, 2021, will be the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods plus 0.78%. This decision follows a Notice of Inquiry issued in 2020 and includes considerations like trimming data to the middle 80% of cost changes and removing the effects of an income tax policy change from calculations. The Commission's decision aims to ensure rates reflect typical industry-wide cost trends, but it has faced criticism from Commissioner Richard Glick, who argues that the new methodology unduly favors pipeline companies at the expense of consumers.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has decided to end a study, known as a Notice of Inquiry (NOI), examining how oil pipeline capacity is allocated during unusual circumstances, particularly those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study initially sought to understand if current policies meet the demand for pipeline capacity, which had been disrupted, especially for transporting jet fuel. Various airlines had argued for changes to these policies to help rebuild capacity allocations. However, after reviewing feedback from different stakeholders, the Commission concluded that there wasn't enough evidence for making broad policy changes at this time and will terminate the proceeding.

PHMSA is asking the public to comment on a second set of draft Frequently Asked Questions (Batch-2 FAQs) related to the "Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines" rule. This rule involves reconfirming Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) and expanding assessment requirements for gas transmission pipelines. The FAQs are designed to help explain the rule and how to implement necessary changes, but they are not legally binding. Interested individuals can submit their comments via the Federal Register or by mail, and once reviewed, the final version of the FAQs will be available online.

ANR Pipeline Company has filed an application for its Heartland Project, which involves installing new pipelines and stations across counties in Wisconsin and Illinois to boost natural gas supply in the Midwest. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing the application and invites public participation through comments, protests, and interventions, with a deadline of March 27, 2025. The estimated cost for the project is $902 million, and it aims to increase transportation capacity by 473,000 dekatherms per day. The public can track the project's progress via FERC's website and utilize services like eSubscription for updates.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced the application by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to amend its Southgate Project. This project involves building a natural gas pipeline and related facilities in Virginia and North Carolina, costing an estimated $524 million. Public participation is encouraged through comments, protests, or motions to intervene by the deadline of March 11, 2025. Interested parties can obtain more information and submit their input through the Commission's website or by mail.

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (REX) has requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to build a new pipeline project in Illinois. The Decatur Lateral Project involves constructing about 16.7 miles of natural gas pipeline to provide improved gas delivery services. Interested people can participate by commenting, protesting, or intervening in the project review process, with a deadline for interventions set for April 2, 2025. Details on how to get involved and access project documents are available on the FERC website or through their support staff.

Transwestern Pipeline Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking approval to build a new compressor station project in New Mexico. This project, called the WT-0 Compressor Station Project, would help provide increased natural gas transportation capacity. The estimated cost of the project is over $51 million, and they're offering the public a chance to view the project details and provide feedback by January 29, 2025. People can get involved by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene regarding the project.

PHMSA, part of the Department of Transportation, is asking for public comments on a request from the Southern Natural Gas Company for a special permit. This permit would allow the company to not follow some rules about pipeline safety, specifically concerning pressure and location changes of pipelines. The company wants this permit so they don't have to replace or reduce the pressure on certain parts of their pipeline in Georgia and Mississippi. PHMSA is collecting feedback from the public until February 22, 2021, before deciding whether to approve or deny the request.