FERC Urged to Investigate Restoration Concerns for Damaged Properties

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been notified by Central Land Consulting, LLC of serious compliance and restoration issues affecting properties owned by Billy Miller. Despite reaching out to FERC's Office of Energy Projects through hundreds of filings and countless emails, phone calls, the Commission has failed to take necessary action against Midship Pipeline Company LLC. The lack of attention to the matter has resulted in significant economic and financial losses for Miller and CLC. The company is urging Chairman Rosner to review evidence and direct OEP staff to hold Midship accountable for restoration requirements and corrective actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC's Office of Energy Projects has been informed of numerous compliance and restoration issues affecting properties owned by Billy Miller, but no actions have been taken against Midship Pipeline Company LLC.
  • Despite efforts by CLC and Miller, including hundreds of filings and numerous emails and phone calls, the Commission has failed to address the concerns.
  • Midship has allegedly expressed unwillingness to remove buried construction debris and fully restore properties as per the FERC plan and previous orders unless specifically directed by OEP.
  • The issue has been prolonged due to Midship's reluctance to spend money on corrective actions, with OEP staff aware of numerous compliance issues but taking no action.
  • Billy Miller and CLC are urgently requesting Chairman Rosner to review evidence and direct OEP staff to take necessary steps to hold Midship accountable for restoration requirements and ensure all corrective actions are taken.

Statistics:

  • Hundreds of filings, emails, and phone calls have been made to FERC's Office of Energy Projects to address compliance and restoration issues.
  • Six years have elapsed since the initial issue arose, with no resolution or corrective action taken by Midship or FERC.
  • The economic and financial losses incurred by Billy Miller due to the lack of attention to the matter have been substantial.
  • Midship has was unwilling to spend money to fix the issue, causing further delay in restoration efforts.

Sources:

  • Central Land Consulting, LLC (letter to Chairman Rosner)
  • FERC Docket Nos. CP17-458, CP19-17
  • Order to Show Cause (December 16, 2021, FERC)