FERC Establishes LNG Compliance Branch
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on FERC Establishes LNG Compliance Branch
FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher yesterday announced the creation of the Liquefied Natural Gas Compliance Branch, a new division within the Commission established to oversee safety inspections and general oversight of currently operational U.S. LNG import and peak-shaving facilities. According to the news release, the staff of the Compliance Branch and the existing Engineering Branch will collaborate with other federal, state and local regulators to ensure that safety issues at LNG facilities are identified and addressed. “This restructuring will better position the Commission as its inspection and compliance workload grows with the increase in LNG import capacity,” Kelliher said.