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Rule2026-036582026-02-24

Removal of Regulations Limiting Authorizations To Proceed With Construction Activities Pending Rehearing; Confirmation

Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Abstract

On October 10, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) published in the Federal Register a final rule removing regulations. This action addresses arguments raised on rehearing and confirms the effective date of that final rule.

Action & Dates

Dates
The Commission confirms that the effective date of the final rule published on October 10, 2025 (90 FR 48221), was November 10, 2025.
Effective Date
2025-11-10

CFR References

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Parts 153 and 157 [Docket No. RM25-9-000] AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Final rule; confirmation of effective date; order addressing arguments raised on rehearing. SUMMARY: On October 10, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) published in the Federal Register a final rule removing regulations. This action addresses arguments raised on rehearing and confirms the effective date of that final rule. DATES: The Commission confirms that the effective date of the final rule published on October 10, 2025 ( 90 FR 48221 ), was November 10, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Indigo Brown, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-8505, indigo.brown@ferc.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. On October 7, 2025, the Commission issued a final rule (final rule) amending its regulations to remove § 157.23 and modify § 153.4 to remove the cross-reference to § 157.23. [ 1 ] These sections placed restrictions on the issuance of authorizations to proceed with the construction of natural gas facilities. On November 6, 2025, a coalition of petitioners (together, Petitioners)  [ 2 ] filed a request for rehearing of the final rule. 2. Pursuant to Allegheny Defense Project v. FERC, [ 3 ] the rehearing request filed in this proceeding may be deemed denied by operation o

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Citation: 91 FR 8734