Proposed sea-change in natural gas regulation
Journal Article
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· Energy Law J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6266828
A legal review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, designed to make the natural gas industry more competitive, focuses on the legality of three key components: (1) the block billing mechanism, (2) the just and reasonable presumption for Block 2 gas sold by pipelines that provide non-discriminatory transportation, and (3) the provision for expedited certification. The author concludes that the proposals have the potential to move the industry in the direction of effective competition despite their defects. The block billing proposal segregates gas as to which rents are to be captured from all other gas, thus laying the groundwork for relaxed regulation of the latter. If FERC assures adequate access to the wellhead market, relaxed price regulation is justified. Expedited certification can enable FERC to cease operating as an incumbent protection agency. 1 table.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
- OSTI ID:
- 6266828
- Journal Information:
- Energy Law J.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Law J.; (United States) Vol. 6:2; ISSN ELJOE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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031000* -- Natural Gas-- Legislation & Regulations
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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COMPETITION
DOCUMENT TYPES
INDUSTRY
LEGAL ASPECTS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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REGULATIONS
REGULATORY GUIDES
US DOE
US FERC
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COMPETITION
DOCUMENT TYPES
INDUSTRY
LEGAL ASPECTS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY
REGULATIONS
REGULATORY GUIDES
US DOE
US FERC
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