Energia i infrastruktura · 11/12/1995

Gas Pipeline Facilities and Services on the Outer Continental ShelfIssues Related to the Commission's Jurisdiction Under the Natural Gas Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is initiating an inquiry into the Commission's policy respecting the application of its jurisdiction under the Natural Gas Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act over natural gas facilities and services on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The notice of inquiry is intended to receive information respecting the structure and operation of natural gas gathering and transportation on the OCS and the effects of the Commission's current policy. The notice of inquiry solicits comments on the legal and policy issues to be considered, in either maintaining or departing from the Commission's present policy, the operational considerations pertaining to OCS exploration and development activities, and pipeline systems that the Commission should take into account in its review of its current policy. The notice of inquiry invites all interested persons to participate in the inquiry and to submit answers to several specific questions.