Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Delegated Order in Great Basin Gas Transmission Company Docket

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order in the Great Basin Gas Transmission Company Docket No. RP24-514-000. The order accepts the refund report filed by Great Basin Gas Transmission Company (Great Basin) on June 20, 2025, which reflects refunds totaling $586,525.04 made to its shippers. This development marks the second time the Commission has accepted a refund report from Great Basin, following a notice issued in 2011 stating that future refund reports would be treated as informational and the Commission may not issue an order on those reports.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC issued a delegated order in the Great Basin Gas Transmission Company Docket No. RP24-514-000 on July 15, 2025, accepting the refund report filed by Great Basin Gas Transmission Company.
  • The refund report reflects refunds totaling $586,525.04 made to Great Basin's shippers, as required by section 5 of the Offer of Settlement.
  • The Commission has accepted refund reports from Great Basin twice, with the first one being in November 2011.
  • The FERC stated that future refund reports, unless protested, will be treated as informational and the Commission may not issue an order on those reports.
  • The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed.
  • The order constitutes final agency action, and requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance.
  • The delegated order was issued by Marsha K. Palazzi, Director, Division of Pipeline Regulation.

Statistics:

  • $586,525.04: The total amount of refunds made by Great Basin Gas Transmission Company to its shippers, as reflected in the refund report.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 375.307: The regulatory authority delegated to the Director, Division of Pipeline Regulation, under which the refund report was accepted for informational purposes.
  • 30 days: The time period within which requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed, pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 385.713.

Sources:

  • FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20426 OFFICE OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATION
  • 18 C.F.R. § 375.307