The Energy Law

AUGUST 18, 2016

On August 16th, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued an advisory bulletin to clarify the regulatory requirements that may vary depending on the operational status of a pipeline under 49 C.F.R. These pipelines may still contain hazardous materials. Parts 192 and 195 (2016).

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The proposed regulations define “predecessor” as “a prior lessee or owner of operating rights, or a prior holder of a right-of-use and easement grant [RUE], or a pipeline right-of-way grant [ROW], that is liable for accrued obligations on that lease or grant.”

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The proposed regulations define “predecessor” as “a prior lessee or owner of operating rights, or a prior holder of a right-of-use and easement grant [RUE], or a pipeline right-of-way grant [ROW], that is liable for accrued obligations on that lease or grant.”

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Actions under strategy 9 center around drafting new legislation to increase the plugging of abandoned and orphaned wells. For example, strategy 9 is to “increase resources for decommissioning legacy oil and gas infrastructure.” Noteworthy actions include: ACTION 5.6 Associated Submitted Action Proposals: N/A).

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