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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Notice of Complaint Against Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP

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Pursuant to Section 5 of the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice of complaint against Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP. The Complainants, ConocoPhillips Company, Direct Energy Business Marketing, LLC, Exelon Corporation, and NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC, have alleged that Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company's failure to waive operational flow order penalties incurred after February 15, 2021, is unduly discriminatory and inconsistent with Commission policy and precedent.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Complainants filed a formal complaint against Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP, on April 23, 2021.
  • The complaint alleges that Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company's failure to waive operational flow order penalties incurred after February 15, 2021, is unduly discriminatory and inconsistent with Commission policy and precedent.
  • The complaint also alleges that Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company's actions are inconsistent with its tariff.
  • The Respondent's answer and all interventions or protests must be filed on or before the comment date of May 13, 2021.
  • The Commission encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions in lieu of paper using the "eFiling" link at http://www.ferc.gov.
  • Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.

Statistics:

  • 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 13, 2021, is the comment deadline.
  • 18 CFR 385.206 (2021) is the relevant Rule of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • The complaint was filed on April 23, 2021.
  • The Commission's Public Reference Room has been suspended due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020.

Sources:

  • DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP21-751-000]
  • 15 U.S.C. 717d (2018)
  • 18 CFR 385.206 (2021)
  • FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov
  • (886) 208-3676 or TYY, (202) 502-8659

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