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FERC Rule on Interstate Electric Transmission Line Siting Regulations

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July 29, 2024

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FERC revised its 2006 regulations for the siting of interstate electric transmission lines per the directives in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The rule added three new resource reports to be filed with applications to the Commission, including an Environmental Justice Public Engagement Plan, Environmental Justice Resource Report and a Tribal Resources Report. The rule went into effect on Jul 29, 2024.