May 13, 2025

Interior Dept. backs elimination of FERC rule used to halt pipeline projects

The DOI argues that Order No. 871’s automatic stay provision now hinders energy infrastructure development, contradicting current federal policy.

Show of Support: The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has backed the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America's (INGAA) petition to FERC to rescind Order No. 871, a rule allowing stakeholders to automatically pause pipeline project development pending the end of the rehearing process. The DOI argues the order undermines the administration's focus on expediting energy infrastructure development, according ...

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RM25-9

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The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has backed the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America’s (INGAA) petition to FERC to rescind Order No. 871, a rule allowing stakeholders to automatically pause pipeline project development pending the end of the rehearing process. The DOI argues the order undermines the administration’s focus on expediting energy infrastructure development, according to an April 30 letter.

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Policies & Rulemakings

Tags: Natural Gas, Natural Gas Pipeline Projects, Project Permitting Process, Rehearing Request

Entities: Interstate Natural Gas Association of America

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Regions: U.S.

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Regulators: FERC

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Petition for Rulemaking – Comment
Petition for Rulemaking