FERCFinal Rule
Removal of References to the Council on Environmental Quality's Rescinded Regulations
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is updating its rules to remove outdated references to environmental guidelines that were previously canceled by the Council on Environmental Quality. This housekeeping change helps ensure FERC's regulations are current and no longer point people to rules that no longer exist.
Key Points
- 1FERC is cleaning up its rulebook by removing references to environmental regulations that were officially rescinded (canceled) by the Council on Environmental Quality
- 2This is a technical update to prevent confusion when people read FERC rules and encounter citations to regulations that no longer apply
- 3The change primarily affects energy project developers and environmental reviewers who use FERC regulations to understand what's required for projects like pipelines and power plants
- 4No new requirements are being added or removed—this is just making existing rules clearer and more accurate
- 5This helps streamline the permitting process by ensuring all referenced rules and guidelines are actually still in effect
Impact Assessment
If you are an Energy Company, this means you no longer need to reference outdated environmental guidelines in your FERC compliance documents, as the regulation clarifies which rules are currently in effect.
Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
None
Who is Affected
Energy Companies
Key Dates
Published
July 3, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
18 CFR Part 380
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This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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