Unified Agenda

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Ch. I

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION:

Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voluntarily submits information about rulemakings under development. Of the 13 rulemakings listed, 5 are current or projected rulemakings, and 8 are completed actions.

DATES:

The dates provided represent goals, not commitments, and may be revised due to shifts in workload, changes in priorities, or extensive public comments. See the various dates listed for each specific rulemaking.

ADDRESSES:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Person listed for each specific rulemaking.

David P. Boergers, Secretary.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—Long-Term Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4277 Treatment of Responses to FERC Form No. 580 Interrogatories1902-AB57
4278 Revised Filing Requirements Under Part 33 of the Commission's Regulations1902-AB73
4279 Electronic Filing1902-AB89
4280 Revision of Annual Charges Assessed to Public Utilities1902-AB92
4281 Electronic Filing of FERC Form Nos. 423, 714 and 7151902-AB93

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4282 Revision of FERC Form No. 6: Annual Report of Oil Pipeline Companies1902-AB87
4283 Records Retention Project1902-AB88
4284 Well Category Determinations1902-AB98
4285 Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications1902-AB99
4286 Collaborative Procedures for Energy Facility Applications1902-AC00
4287 Open Access Same-Time Information System and Standards of Conduct1902-AC04
4288 Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS) and Standards of Conduct1902-AC05
4289 Five-Year Review of Oil Pipeline Pricing Index1902-AC06

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)

Long-Term Actions

 

4277. TREATMENT OF RESPONSES TO FERC FORM NO. 580 INTERROGATORIES

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 301 to 305; 5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 79; 16 USC 791a to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 141; 18 CFR 388

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Commission proposes to: codify an existing requirement for certain public utilities to file responses to FERC Form No. 580 interrogatories; provide for the filing of both hard copy and electronic copy; and provide that responses will not qualify for claims of privilege. (Docket No. RM94-5-000.)

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/01/93 58 FR 63312
NPRM Comment Period End 03/04/94
Final Rule To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Gary Cohen, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2046

RIN:

1902-AB57

4278. REVISED FILING REQUIREMENTS UNDER PART 33 OF THE COMMISSION'S REGULATIONS

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 33

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Commission amended 18 CFR part 33 to update the filing requirements for applications under part 33, including applications for public utility mergers. (Docket No. RM98-4-000.)

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/24/98 63 FR 20340
NPRM Comment Period End 08/24/98
Final Rule 11/28/00 65 FR 70984
Final Rule Effective 01/29/01
Order on Rehearing To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Julia A. Lake, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2019

RIN:

1902-AB73

4279. ELECTRONIC FILING

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 717 to 717z; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC app 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Commission has issued a rulemaking to begin implementing electronic filing of documents via the Internet, in lieu of paper filings. At this time, only limited categories of documents are being accepted, but these categories will be expanded gradually over time, in some cases by further rulemakings. Ultimately, paper filings by regulated entities will be eliminated, with limited exceptions. (Docket No. PL98-1-001.)

Timetable:

Next Action Undetermined

Action Date FR Cite
Pilot Project 09/21/99 64 FR 51116
Final Rule 09/21/00 65 FR 57088
Final Rule Effective 11/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact:

Wilbur Miller, Staff Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0953
Email: wilbur.miller@ferc.fed.us

RIN:

1902-AB89

4280. REVISION OF ANNUAL CHARGES ASSESSED TO PUBLIC UTILITIES

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Legal Authority:

5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 app USC 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 382.102; 18 CFR 382.201

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Commission amended its regulations to establish a new methodology for assessment of annual charges to public utilities, based on volumes of electricity transmitted by the public utilities. (Docket No. RM00-7-000.)

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 02/03/00 65 FR 5289
NPRM Comment Period End 04/03/00
Final Rule 11/02/00 65 FR 65757
Final Rule Effective 01/01/01
Order on Rehearing To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Herman Dalgetty, Office of the Executive Director, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-2918

RIN:

1902-AB92

4281. ELECTRONIC FILING OF FERC FORM NOS. 423, 714 AND 715

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Legal Authority:

15 USC 79; 16 USC 791a to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2545; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 141.51; 18 CFR 141.61; 18 CFR 141.300; 18 CFR 385.2011

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to provide for the conversion from paper to electronic filing of FERC Forms Nos. 423 (Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants), 714 (Annual Electric Control and Planning Area Report) and 715 (Annual Transmission Planning and Evaluation Report). (Docket No. RM00-1-000.)

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 11/04/99 64 FR 60140
NPRM Comment Period End 12/06/99
Final Rule To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Patricia Morris, Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-6990

RIN:

1902-AB93

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)

Completed Actions

 

4282. REVISION OF FERC FORM NO. 6: ANNUAL REPORT OF OIL PIPELINE COMPANIES

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 357

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Final Rule 12/26/00 65 FR 81335
Final Rule Effective 01/25/01
Order Denying Rehearing 02/16/01 66 FR 10573

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Mary Christine Lauermann
Phone: 202 208-0087

RIN:

1902-AB87

4283. RECORDS RETENTION PROJECT

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 125; 18 CFR 225; 18 CFR 356

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Order Denying Rehearing 11/16/00 65 FR 69251

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Mary Christine Lauermann
Phone: 202 208-0087

RIN:

1902-AB88

4284. WELL CATEGORY DETERMINATIONS

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 381; 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 270

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Order Denying Rehearing 12/13/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jacob Silverman
Phone: 202 208-2078

RIN:

1902-AB98

4285. REGULATIONS GOVERNING OFF-THE-RECORD COMMUNICATIONS

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 385

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Order on Rehearing and Clarification 11/30/00 65 FR 71247

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact:

Samuel Soopper
Phone: 202 208-0154

RIN:

1902-AB99

4286. COLLABORATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ENERGY FACILITY APPLICATIONS

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 4; 18 CFR 153; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 375

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Order on Rehearing 11/02/00 65 FR 65752

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact:

Richard Hoffmann
Phone: 202 208-0066

RIN:

1902-AC00

4287. OPEN ACCESS SAME-TIME INFORMATION SYSTEM AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 37

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Order Adopting Revised "Business Practices Standards for OASIS Transactions" 11/01/00 65 FR 65262

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Marvin Rosenberg
Phone: 202 208-1283

RIN:

1902-AC04

4288. OPEN ACCESS SAME-TIME INFORMATION SYSTEM (OASIS) AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 37

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Final Action 08/10/00 65 FR 48990

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Marvin Rosenberg
Phone: 202 208-1283

RIN:

1902-AC05

4289. FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF OIL PIPELINE PRICING INDEX

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

18 CFR 342

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Order Concluding Initial Five-Year Review of the Oil Pipeline Pricing Index 12/20/00 65 FR 79711

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Harris S. Wood
Phone: 202 208-0224

RIN:

1902-AC06