Iroquois Gas Transmission System Submits Revised Tariff Sheet for FERC Approval

Strategic Insights -

The Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposing a revised tariff sheet, effective August 1, 2025. The proposed tariff reflects a negotiated rate agreement between Iroquois and Radiate Energy LLC (RTS Shipper) for service under Rate Schedule RTS. The revised tariff sheet will authorize the charging of negotiated rates for transportation services, consistent with FERC's Policy Statement issued on January 31, 1996.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. has submitted a revised tariff sheet to FERC for approval, effective August 1, 2025.
  • The proposed tariff reflects a negotiated rate agreement between Iroquois and Radiate Energy LLC (RTS Shipper) for service under Rate Schedule RTS.
  • The revised tariff sheet will authorize the charging of negotiated rates for transportation services, consistent with FERC's Policy Statement issued on January 31, 1996.
  • Iroquois has entered into a negotiated rate transaction with the RTS Shipper for service commencing on August 1, 2025.
  • Pursuant to Section 32.1(c) of its tariff, Iroquois is required to submit tariff sheets setting forth certain information not later than the date service commences under a negotiated rate or negotiated rate formula.
  • Iroquois requests a waiver of the 30-day notice requirement of the Commission's rules and requests that the attached tariff sheet be permitted to take effect on August 1, 2025, as proposed.

Statistics:

  • 30-day notice requirement waived for tariff sheet effective date of August 1, 2025.
  • FERC Policy Statement issued on January 31, 1996, guiding FERC pipeline negotiated rate policies.
  • 81 FERC P 61,190 (1997) - Docket No. RP98-18-000 approval date for negotiated rate authority.
  • 74 FERC P 61,076 (1996) - FERC Policy Statement issued on January 31, 1996.
  • 104 FERC P 61,134 (2003) - Natural Gas Pipeline Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices, P 32 and n. 28.

Sources:

  • Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Re: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. Negotiated Rate Tariff Filing Docket No. RP25-___, August 1, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Policy Statement, January 31, 1996.
  • Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P., 81 FERC P 61,190 (1997).
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Natural Gas Pipeline Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices, 104 FERC P 61,134 (2003).