Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. Tariff Record Changes

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted changes to El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.'s tariff records as of November 1, 2022. These changes reflect negotiated rate agreements with various companies, including ETC Marketing, Ltd, EOG Resources, Inc, Eco-Energy Natural Gas, LLC, and Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. The changes were made pursuant to the Commission's authority delegated to the Director, Division of Pipeline Regulation, under 18 C.F.R. P 375.307.

The Commission's decision grants the requested tariff record changes without protests or adverse comments. This action does not constitute a waiver of the requirements of section 7 of the Natural Gas Act as amended, nor does it imply approval of the referenced filing or any rate, charge, classification, or practice contained in the applicant's tariff. The acceptance is without prejudice to any findings or orders that may be made by the Commission in any proceeding now pending or hereafter instituted by or against the applicant.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted changes to El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.'s tariff records as of November 1, 2022.
  • The changes reflect negotiated rate agreements with ETC Marketing, Ltd, EOG Resources, Inc, Eco-Energy Natural Gas, LLC, and Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc.
  • The changes were made under 18 C.F.R. P 375.307, which delegates authority to the Director, Division of Pipeline Regulation.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed in response to the tariff record changes.
  • This action does not constitute a waiver of the requirements of section 7 of the Natural Gas Act as amended.
  • The acceptance is without prejudice to any findings or orders that may be made by the Commission in any proceeding now pending or hereafter instituted by or against the applicant.

Statistics:

  • Effective date for the tariff record changes: November 1, 2022
  • Filing date for El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.'s tariff records: September 29, 2022
  • Due date for interventions and protests: October 11, 2022
  • Document Accession Number: 20221020-3016
  • Filed Date: October 20, 2022

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Delegated Order RP22-1260-000, October 20, 2022
  • El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C., EPNG Tariffs Tariff Records Accepted Effective November 1, 2022
  • 18 C.F.R. P 375.307 (2021)