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The ANR Pipeline Company has submitted a request for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Authorization to expand its natural gas pipeline system in the Midwest. This project, called the Heartland Project, aims to enhance the gas supply in Wisconsin and Illinois by adding new pipelines and compressor stations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an environmental assessment and has outlined a timeline for its completion. Various agencies and the public have expressed concerns about potential environmental and social impacts, while some have shown support for the project.

The document is a Combined Notice of Filings published by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related to rate and refund report filings for various natural gas pipeline companies. It lists numerous docket numbers along with applicants, descriptions, filed dates, accession numbers, and comment dates for filing compliance with updated energy standards to be effective in 2025. These filings are part of proceedings where individuals or entities can intervene, protest, or answer complaints by following Commission's regulations. The filings can be accessed online, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to support public engagement in these proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Ridgeline Expansion Project, proposed by East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC. This project involves constructing and operating a 122.2-mile natural gas pipeline in Tennessee to provide increased gas transportation capacity. Despite some potential environmental impacts, these are expected to be minimized with mitigation measures. The EIS is not a decision document but provides an analysis for the Commission’s review before making any final decisions.

The document details several filings submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Bridger Pipeline LLC seeks approval for an accounting entry related to its acquisition of Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC. Valero Energy Corporation is requesting approval for using a specific accounting entry. Additionally, National Grid LNG, LLC, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, and Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC, have compliance filings related to tariff and administrative regulations. The public can access these documents via FERC's eLibrary system and may participate in the process by submitting comments or seeking intervention by specified deadlines.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) submitted an application on December 13, 2024, for permission to build and operate natural gas pipeline facilities in Louisiana, known as the South Central Louisiana Project. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, allowing a 30-day public comment period after its issuance on July 25, 2025. The project aims to enhance natural gas transportation capacity, and FERC has set a 90-day deadline until October 23, 2025, for final federal authorization decisions. Public engagement is encouraged through the Commission's Office of Public Participation and their online services.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several filings related to natural gas pipeline rate and refund reports. Arrowhead Gulf Coast Pipeline, LLC seeks approval for an accounting entry related to acquiring the VP North Pipeline System, while El Paso Natural Gas Company and Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC submitted rate filings connected to negotiated rate agreements. Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C. filed an update about removing a negotiated rate program. People interested in these cases need to submit comments or protests by specified dates, which are detailed in the report. The Commission encourages public participation through its Office of Public Participation, offering assistance in navigating the filing processes.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon parts of its natural gas pipeline in Pennsylvania. Known as the Line 4010 Abandonment Project, this proposal involves leaving some sections of the pipeline in place and removing others along with related facilities. The decision stems from safety concerns raised by an order from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an environmental assessment, scheduled for release on May 16, 2025, with a final federal decision expected by August 14, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings. These include filings from companies like Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Honeoye Storage Corporation, and others, with different proposed effective dates. People interested in participating in these proceedings, whether to protest, intervene, or file complaints, must do so by specific deadlines. Detailed information and assistance about these filings are available on the Commission's website, and help is offered by the Office of Public Participation.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Transportation Security Oversight Board (TSOB) has approved two security directives, Pipeline-2021-01D and Pipeline-2021-02E. These directives, aimed at protecting critical hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline infrastructure, extend existing cybersecurity measures for an additional year due to ongoing cyber threats. The directives include requirements for reporting cyber incidents, appointing a cybersecurity coordinator, and developing a cybersecurity plan. The TSOB has also empowered TSA to further extend these directives if necessary to counter evolving threats.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a series of filings related to natural gas pipeline rate changes and conditions. These filings are from companies like NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation, Sabine Pipe Line LLC, Washington 10 Storage Corporation, and Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, with various proposed effective dates in January 2025. The public can submit comments or requests to become part of these proceedings by specific deadlines. The Commission encourages electronic filing and offers support through its Office of Public Participation for anyone needing help accessing information or navigating the process.