What federal, state/provincial, or local agencies regulate the pipelines?
• The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates such things as gas transportation rates, pipeline capacity, pipeline siting and natural gas quality requirements. • The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and their state and local agents provide regulation for the safe transportation of natural gas through pipelines. • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state environmental protection agencies provide regulations for protection of the environment during the construction and operation of pipeline facilities. • The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides regulation for the safe working place for our personnel. • The U.S. Department of Interior Minerals Management Service (MMS) provides regulation for offshore pipeline easement leases In Canada: Pipeline and Field Services (Federally regulated operations) • The National Energy Board (NEB) regulates such things as gas
