The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is moving to repeal 53 regulations in response to an April executive order from President Donald Trump.
The agency’s new order will become effective 45 days after publication in the Federal Register “unless significant adverse comments are received.” Once finalized, the 53 regulations will sunset in one year, unless the commission votes to extend them.
“Today’s steps are a common-sense commitment to a fast and fair regulatory process,” FERC Chair David Rosner said in a release. “Periodically reviewing, updating, and streamlining the Commission’s regulations helps ensure that they continue to align with our statutory mandates and are focused on high-value activities that strengthen our nation’s energy system.”
Trump’s April order directed several agencies to establish sunset dates of between one and five years for rules on energy production, at which times the rules would be repealed unless re-approved. The energy industry has voiced concern that culling rules could confuse the process for building power lines and pipelines, while legal experts have warned it could run afoul of the law.
