CHAPTER 13 E THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FINAL OCSLA RULE

• Jurisdiction: United States

Federal & Indian Oil & Gas Royalty Valuation and Management III
(2000)
CHAPTER 13E
THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FINAL OCSLA RULE
Robert J. Cupina, Director
Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C.

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April 10, 2000

Houston, Texas

Division of Tariffs and Rates — Central

Introduction

On April10, 2000 the Commission issued a final rule under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. 1301-1356 ) requiring all offshore natural gas transportation service providers to make available information regarding their affiliations, rates, and terms and conditions of service. This information will help the Commission and others determine whether offshore transportation services adhere to the OCSLA, which mandates open and nondiscriminatory access. The rule aims to reduce any potential distortions in the offshore market due to disparate regulatory schemes.

Purpose

• Open Access

• Transparency

• Shippers' Resource

Applicability

• Gas Service Providers

• OCS

• Transportation for Others

Exemptions

• Service to One Entity (or Self)

• Service to Interest Owners in Both Pipeline and Gas

• NGA Pipes

• Feeder Lines

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Status Changing Events

• Commence Service to Additional Entities

• Commence Service for Non-Interest Owners

• NGA Regulation Leases

Filing Triggers

• Agreement to Serve New Shippers

• FERC Directive

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