Oil

October 18, 2012 - Item G-3: FERC seeks comments on proposed changes to rewrite, remove, and update its regulations governing the form, composition and filing of rates and charges by interstate oil pipelines for transportation in interstate commerce NOPR  eFile your comments September 20, 2012 - Item G-1: FERC seeks comment on amending page 700 of FERC Form No. 6 NOPR eFile your comments by November 26, 2012 September 20, 2011 - Item G-3: FERC issues Revisions to Form 6 Order No. 767

Regulating Oil Pipelines

The Commission's responsibilities include:

• Regulation of rates and practices of oil pipeline companies engaged in interstate transportation;
• Establishment of equal service conditions to provide shippers with equal access to pipeline transportation; and
• Establishment of reasonable rates for transporting petroleum and petroleum products by pipeline.

OIL SECTION
Annual Charges The Commission receives an annual appropriation from Congress to defray its operating costs. Read More	Safety & Inspections Once oil projects become operational, safety is regulated, monitored and enforced by the Department of Transportation. Read More	Environment FERC has no jurisdiction over construction or maintenance of production wells, oil pipelines, refineries, or storage facilities. Read More	General Information Regulated Entities Oil Pipeline Index	Industry Activities FERC is not currently involved in any major activities in the Oil Industry.