Industries Oil
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 |