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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves El Paso Natural Gas Company's Non-Conforming Negotiated Rate Agreement

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On June 16, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order approving El Paso Natural Gas Company's (EPNG) request to amend its non-conforming negotiated rate agreement with ConocoPhillips Company. The commission waived its 30-day notice requirement and accepted the tariff records effective June 1, 2022. This decision grants the requests of EPNG and intervenors to intervene in the proceedings, citing that granting a late intervention at this stage of the proceeding will not disrupt the proceeding or place additional burdens on existing parties.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC approved EPNG's request to amend its non-conforming negotiated rate agreement with ConocoPhillips Company.
  • The commission waived its 30-day notice requirement and accepted the tariff records effective June 1, 2022.
  • EPNG's filing included tariff records to amend the existing non-conforming negotiated rate agreement.
  • Interventions and protests were due on or before June 8, 2022, but no protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • Marsha K. Palazzi, Director of the Division of Pipeline Regulation, issued the order.
  • CPUC consultant, Francisco Tarin, of EPNG, was responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The order grants the requests of EPNG and intervenors to intervene in the proceedings.

Statistics:

  • The tariff records were accepted effective June 1, 2022.
  • The filing was publicly noticed, with interventions and protests due on or before June 8, 2022.
  • No protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • The order was issued by Marsha K. Palazzi, Director of the Division of Pipeline Regulation, on June 16, 2022.
  • The Commission's decision does not constitute approval of the referenced filling or of any rate, charge, classification, or any rule, regulation, or practice affecting such rate or service contained in the applicant's tariff.

Sources:

  • FERC Order: Delegated Order Pursuant to SS 375.307
  • Docket No. RP22-943-000
  • El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C., EPNG Tariffs, Part VII: Non-Conforming, Section 77.1 - ConocoPhillips #FT3EA000-FT1EPNG Exhibit A (42.0.0) and Part VII: Non-Conforming, Section 77.2 - ConocoPhillips Company #FT3EA000 Exhibit B (34.0.0)
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 385.713 (2021)
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 385.214 (2021)

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