USDA Forest Service 2025 Cost Report Deadline Extension under AD26-3

FERC issued an email communication on January 16, 2026, extending the USDA Forest Service's deadline for submitting 2025 cost reports associated with administering Part I of the Federal Power Act. The action was taken under administrative proceeding AD26-3 and represents a routine procedural adjustment to an existing reporting requirement.

Rio Grande LNG Terminal and Rio Bravo Pipeline Field Inspection Report

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a field inspection report for Rio Grande LNG Terminal and Rio Bravo Pipeline following an inspection conducted on March 25, 2026. The report documents construction inspection findings under dockets CP16-454, CP16-455, CP20-481, and CP23-519. This is a routine oversight document with no immediate compliance obligations or penalties identified.

Texas Eastern Transmission LP Environmental Assessment

FERC Office of Energy Projects issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Texas Eastern Transmission, LP's prior notice filing under Docket CP26-78. The EA evaluates the company's proposed activities under Sections 157.205 and 157.216 of FERC regulations. This assessment is part of the standard environmental review process for pipeline certificate modifications.

FERC Data Request to UGI Auburn - CP26-9 Capacity Lease Certificate

FERC's Office of Energy Projects issued a data request to UGI Auburn, LLC and affiliated entities requiring responses within 10 days. The request supports FERC's analysis of a Capacity Lease and Limited Jurisdiction Certificate application under Docket CP26-9. Failure to respond may result in the application being deemed incomplete or denied.

FERC Invitation to Osage Nation for Viola Project Review

FERC's Office of Energy Projects sent a letter to Osage Nation inviting tribal participation in the review of the Viola Project, a natural gas pipeline proposal under Docket CP26-74. This is a routine tribal consultation communication containing no new regulatory requirements, deadlines, or penalties.

FERC Letter Invites Cheyenne, Arapaho Tribes to Viola Project Review

FERC issued correspondence inviting the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma to participate in the agency's review of the Viola Project, a natural gas infrastructure project under docket CP26-74. The letter initiates tribal consultation as part of FERC's environmental and regulatory review process.

Keetoowah Band Invited to Participate in Viola Project Review

FERC's Office of Energy Projects issued correspondence inviting the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma to participate in the Commission's review of the Viola Project (Docket CP26-74), a natural gas pipeline undertaking. This invitation is part of FERC's standard tribal consultation process for infrastructure projects potentially affecting tribal interests.

Natural Gas Pipeline Field Inspection Report, Gulf Coast Storage Expansion

FERC staff conducted a field inspection of Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America's Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project on March 19, 2026. The inspection was part of the CP25-52 certificate proceeding to verify construction activities. No immediate violations or required corrective actions were identified during this routine post-approval monitoring activity.

FERC Letter Inviting Wichita Tribes to Viola Project Review

FERC's Office of Energy Projects sent a letter to the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes inviting them to participate in the regulatory review process for the Viola Project under Docket CP26-74. The letter establishes a tribal consultation channel for this natural gas pipeline project but imposes no compliance obligations or deadlines.

Viola Project Tribal Review Invitation - Cherokee Nation

FERC's Office of Energy Projects invited Cherokee Nation to participate in the review of the Viola Project, a natural gas infrastructure project, under docket CP26-74. The letter invites tribal consultation as part of the federal environmental and cultural review process for the proposed project. This is standard tribal consultation practice under FERC's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity proceedings.