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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14128
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published information about various filings and proceedings related to natural gas pipelines. These filings include proposals for rate changes, adjustments, and compliance with specific regulations. Entities like Public Service Company of Colorado and Northwest Pipeline LLC are seeking approval for these changes. Interested parties can comment, intervene, or protest on these filings by specific dates. More details are available on FERC's website, and the Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in navigating these processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is checking and changing some important rules about how gas pipelines charge money. They want people to know they can share their opinions, and there's a group to help them understand how to do that.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9723
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Pacific Gas & Electric Company has requested a temporary change to the water flow requirements at the Drum Spaulding Hydroelectric Project in California. This change is needed to restore parts of the Lower Feeley Lake Dam. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) about this request and intends to release it by April 30, 2025, for public comments. The public can send their comments until March 10, 2025, and the Office of Public Participation is available to assist with any questions or submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    Pacific Gas & Electric wants to change how much water flows from a dam so they can fix it. The government is checking if this is okay and will ask people what they think by April 30, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13744
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that it received new rate and transportation filings related to natural gas pipelines. Companies like Millennium Pipeline, Public Service Company of Colorado, Vector Pipeline, and others have submitted applications and reports. Each filing has a designated docket number, a description, and specific deadline dates for public comments or protests. Interested parties can join the proceedings by following FERC's rules, and additional information is available through FERC's website and Office of Public Participation for those who require assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is looking at changes to the money companies pay to move gas through big pipes. People can tell the government what they think by a certain date, and they can find out more by visiting a special website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97605
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports from various applicants. These filings include rate changes, negotiated rates, and compliance filings intended to take effect in December 2024 or January 2025. Interested parties wanting to participate, protest, or intervene in these proceedings must do so by specific deadlines. The public can access these filings through the FERC's eLibrary system and seek assistance from the Commission's Office of Public Participation for guidance in participating in the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is looking at changes in the prices for gas pipes, and if people are interested, they have to say so before it's too late. People can look at these plans on a website, and there's a helpful office they can ask if they need more help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1122
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. Each filing indicates a specific company and includes information such as docket numbers, descriptions, filed dates, and comment deadlines. Individuals wishing to intervene or protest must adhere to the Commission’s regulations and submit by the specified comment dates. These documents are available through FERC's online eLibrary system, and public participation is encouraged, with assistance provided by FERC's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got some papers from companies that want to change how much people pay to use their gas pipes, and people can tell FERC if they think it's good or bad by a certain date. The papers are online, and if anyone has questions, there's a group to help them understand more.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105561
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    In a notice dated December 18, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced an updated schedule for the environmental assessment (EA) required for implementing regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. This update follows a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court, which required FERC to prepare an EA evaluating the rule's impact on climate change and air quality. The EA is to be issued by June 30, 2025, with the public comment period concluding by July 30, 2025. FERC encourages electronic submissions and offers resources like eSubscription and the Office of Public Participation to assist the public in engaging with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is planning how it will look at the way some power rules affect the environment, like the air we breathe. They have a new schedule to figure this out by next summer, and people can share their thoughts online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16120
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces it has received new filings concerning natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. For instance, Florida Southeast Connection, LLC submitted its annual system balancing adjustment. Anyone wishing to participate or express opposition must submit their filings by April 22, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Further information on the submission process is available on the Commission's websites, and the Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with inquiries.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is looking at new paperwork about how much people pay for natural gas pipelines and if they get any money back. People who want to talk about this or disagree have to send their thoughts by April 22, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99244
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Office of Public Participation has released a video titled “WorkshOPP on FERC's Role in Regulating the Construction and Restoration of Interstate Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Projects,” which explains FERC's oversight during various project phases. This video is accessible on FERC's YouTube channel, providing resources on environmental compliance and land restoration topics for the public, including captioning in English and Spanish. The OPP aims to assist people like landowners and tribal members in understanding Commission procedures, also offering support via phone or email for public inquiries and document filings.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC made a video to help people learn about how they oversee building and fixing gas pipelines across states, and it's on YouTube with subtitles in English and Spanish. This video helps landowners and tribes understand what FERC does, and if they have questions, they can contact a special office for help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96957
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several new and existing natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings from various companies, including Iroquois Gas Transmission System, TransColorado Gas Transmission, and Mojave Pipeline Company. These filings, dated November 27 and 29, 2024, detail tariff updates and negotiated rate agreements set to take effect in late 2024 and early 2025. The public is invited to submit comments or motions to intervene by the specified deadlines. For those interested in engaging with the proceedings, the Commission provides resources to assist with accessing information and submitting comments or interventions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking and sharing updates about prices that big companies want to charge for using special gas pipes. People can say what they think about these updates, and there is help available if they want to join in and share their opinions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14131
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several filings concerning energy generation and electric rates. These include self-certification notices of exempt wholesale generator status from various energy companies and compliance filings from electric companies such as Portland General Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Many of these filings have deadlines for public comments in April 2025, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with these proceedings. The filings can be accessed via the Commission's eLibrary system.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got some paperwork from energy companies about how they make and sell electricity. People can say what they think about these papers soon, and if they're confused, there's a special office to help explain things.