Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Delegated Order for Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order for Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC, allowing the company to implement a new negotiated rate agreement with Macquarie Energy LLC. The agreement was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed. The FERC's decision grants a waiver of the 30-day notice requirement and accepts the tariff records, effective June 15, 2025. This action does not constitute approval of the filing or any rate, charge, classification, or rule affecting the rate or service contained in the applicant's tariff.
Key Takeaways:
- The FERC issued a delegated order for Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC, approving a new negotiated rate agreement with Macquarie Energy LLC.
- The agreement was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.
- The FERC granted a waiver of the 30-day notice requirement.
- The tariff records were accepted, effective June 15, 2025, as requested by the company.
- This action shall not be construed as a waiver of the requirements of section 7 of the Natural Gas Act.
- The order does not constitute approval of the filing or any rate, charge, classification, or rule affecting the rate or service contained in the applicant's tariff.
- The FERC Director, Division of Pipeline Regulation, issued the order.
Statistics:
- The filing was made by Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC, on June 12, 2025.
- The tariff records were accepted by the FERC, effective June 15, 2025.
- The order was issued by Marsha K. Palazzi, Director, Division of Pipeline Regulation, on July 1, 2025.
- The filing was publicly noticed.
- No protests or adverse comments were filed in response to the filing.
- Requests for rehearing by the FERC may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order.
Sources:
- Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC, Columbia Gulf Tariffs, Table of Contents, (42.0.0); Negotiated Rate Svc Agmt, Section 3.6 Macquarie Energy LLC Contract No. 320030 (4.0.0).
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, OFFICE OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATION, Washington, DC 20426, Delegated Order, 7/1/2025.