Chicap Pipe Line Company Submits Tariff Document to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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The Chicap Pipe Line Company, operated by BP Pipelines (North America) Inc., has submitted a tariff document, F.E.R.C. No. 74.39.0, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This document, effective July 22, 2025, imposes a temporary embargo on certain transportation movements between Mokena, Illinois, and Blue Island, Illinois. The embargo is due to operational changes and will remain in effect until a new tariff is issued to remove it.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chicap Pipe Line Company has submitted a tariff document, F.E.R.C. No. 74.39.0, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • The tariff, effective July 22, 2025, imposes a temporary embargo on transportation movements between Mokena, Illinois, and Blue Island, Illinois, due to operational changes.
  • The embargo will remain in effect until a new tariff is issued to remove it.
  • Chicap has requested a waiver under Section 6(3) of the Interstate Commerce Act (ICA) to file the tariff on less than 30 days' notice.
  • The tariff is conditionally accepted, subject to refund pending a 30-day review period.
  • The company has designated Kimberly Bragg as the contact person for any protests, with an email address (Kimberly.Bragg@bp.com) and a fax number (312) 594-2131.

Statistics:

  • Effective date of the tariff: July 22, 2025
  • Date of submission: July 21, 2025
  • Number of days' notice: Less than 30 days
  • Number of transportation movements affected: Two (between Mokena, Illinois, and Blue Island, Illinois)
  • Attachment to the tariff: Affidavit of Service, certified by Kimberly Bragg
  • Total number of subscribers to the tariff: Not specified

Sources:

  • F.E.R.C. No. 74.39.0 (issued July 21, 2025)
  • Affidavit of Service (dated July 21, 2025)
  • 18 CFR SS 341.14 (Special permission)
  • 18 CFR SS 343.3 (Filing of protests and responses)
  • Interstate Commerce Act (ICA), Section 6(3)