FERC last week reaffirmed the bulk of Order 639 in which it isattempting to bring about some consistency to the regulation ofnatural gas pipelines on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) byimposing similar reporting burdens on all facilities. It also madea few nips and tucks in the OCS order, especially with respect thefiling date for the reports and and the types of shippers that areexempted.
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FERC Makes Minor Changes to Order 637
FERC reaffirmed most of its initial decisions in Order 637 onrehearing last week, making minor adjustments to theright-of-first-refusal (ROFR), penalty and posting provisions inthe major natural gas rule. “…[O]n balance this is a solid,well-reasoned [rehearing] order that retains the character of theoriginal order,” said Commissioner William Massey.
May 22, 2000
FERC Reaffirms Major Gas Rule
FERC reaffirmed most of its initial decisions in Order 637 onrehearing yesterday, making minor adjustments toright-of-first-refusal (ROFR) and the reporting and postingrequirements of the major natural gas rule.
May 18, 2000
Texas Eastern Capacity-Release Ruling Upheld
A FERC majority yesterday reaffirmed the right of interstatepipelines to “reasonably withhold” their consent for customers topermanently transfer their contract liabilities to third-partyreplacement shippers under capacity releases.
April 30, 1998
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