Benefits, drawbacks of FERC orders at issue

Journal Article · Mon Feb 17 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:5737173

This paper reports that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to complete its campaign to restructure the U.S. natural gas industry with two key rulemakings in the next few months. The agency has been working on a proposed rule making to change pipeline service obligations and complete the transition to a fully competitive gas pipeline system. That rule has been dubbed the mega-NOPR because of its expanse. And FERC is expected to revise its controversial Order 555 governing construction of pipeline facilities. Pipelines and producers are seeking changes to the regulation. FERC officials apparently believe neither rule should be delayed by the 90 day moratorium President Bush has declared on new federal regulations that could hinder economic growth. FERC sees the rules as helping competition and growth.

• OSTI ID: 5737173
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 90:7; ISSN OIGJA; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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