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Here are links to more information on how FERC regulates interstate electricity and natural gas pipeline industries, and FERC’s oversight of non-federal hydropower and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, and rates for interstate oil pipelines.


Electric

FERC is responsible for regulating interstate transmission rates and services, wholesale energy rates and services, corporate transactions, mergers, and securities issued by public utilities.

Hydropower
FERC is responsible for licensing of nonfederal hydroelectric projects, overseeing related environmental matters, and inspecting nonfederal hydropower projects for safety conditions and compliance with license terms and conditions.

Natural Gas
FERC is responsible for regulating interstate transportation rates and services for natural gas pipelines, the construction of natural gas pipelines, and overseeing related environmental matters.

Oil
FERC is responsible for regulating interstate transportation rates and services of crude oil and petroleum products.