(18) Commitments and Contingencies Legal proceedings We are not currently party to any pending litigation or governmental proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business. While the ultimate impact of any proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, our management believes that the resolution of any of our pending proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Environmental matters We are subject to federal and state laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. Environmental risk is inherent to our operations, and we could, at times, be subject to environmental cleanup and enforcement actions. We attempt to manage this environmental risk through appropriate environmental policies and practices to minimize any impact our operations may have on the environment. Regulatory matters On October 8, 2014, Midla reached an agreement in principle with its customers regarding the interstate pipeline that traverses Louisiana and Mississippi in order to provide continued service to its customers while addressing safety concerns with the existing pipeline. On April 16, 2015, FERC approved the stipulation and agreement (the Midla Agreement) relating to the October 8, 2014 regulatory matter allowing Midla to retire the existing 1920s pipeline and replace it with the Midla-Natchez Line to serve existing residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Under the Midla Agreement, customers not served by the new Midla-Natchez Line will be connected to other interstate or intrastate pipelines, other gas distribution systems, or offered conversion to propane service. On June 29, 2015, we filed with FERC for authorization to construct the Midla-Natchez pipeline, which was approved on December 17, 2015. Construction commenced in the second quarter of 2016, and services commenced on March 31, 2017. Under the Midla Agreement, Midla executed long-term agreements seeking to recover its investment in the Midla-Na