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 8 rulemakings listed, 5 are current or projected rulemakings, and 3 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—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4442  Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers1902-AC07

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—Long-Term Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4443  Treatment of Responses to FERC Form No. 580 Interrogatories1902-AB57
4444  Electronic Filing of FERC Form Nos. 423, 714 and 7151902-AB93
4445  Electronic Service of Documents1902-AC08
4446  Electronic Filing of Documents1902-AC09

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4447  Revised Filing Requirements Under Part 33 of the Commission's Regulations1902-AB73
4448  Electronic Filing1902-AB89
4449  Revision of Annual Charges Assessed to Public Utilities1902-AB92

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Proposed Rule Stage

 

4442. ¤ STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR TRANSMISSION PROVIDERS

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3423; 16 USC 791 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 37; 18 CFR 161; 18 CFR 250; 18 CFR 358

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Commission is considering whether to promulgate new standards of conduct regulations that would apply uniformly to natural gas pipelines and public utilities that are currently subject to the gas standards of conduct of 18 CFR part 161 and the electric standards of conduct at 18 CFR part 37. (Docket No. RM01-10-000.)

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 50919
NPRM Comment Period End 12/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Demetra E. Anas, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0178
Fax: 202 208-0057

RIN:

1902-AC07

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Long-Term Actions

 

4443. 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: 202 208-0321

RIN:

1902-AB57

4444. ELECTRONIC FILING OF FERC FORM NOS. 423, 714 AND 715

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

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

4445. ¤ ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

Not Yet Determined

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

Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Commission is considering whether to amend its regulations to provide for electronic service of Commission issuances. This would provide participants in Commission proceedings with faster, more efficient notice of orders and other documents. (Docket No. RM01-11-000.)

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice of Inquiry 10/04/01 66 FR 50591
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Wilbur Miller, General 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-AC08

4446. ¤ ELECTRONIC FILING OF DOCUMENTS

Agency:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 specified 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. RM00-12-000.)

Timetable:

Next Action Undetermined

Action Date FR Cite
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, General 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-AC09

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Completed Actions

 

4447. REVISED FILING REQUIREMENTS UNDER PART 33 OF THE COMMISSION'S REGULATIONS

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 33

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Order on Rehearing 03/23/01 66 FR 16121

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Julia A. Lake
Phone: 202 208-2019

RIN:

1902-AB73

4448. ELECTRONIC FILING

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
Notice of Electronic Filing Demonstrations 10/27/00 65 FR 64437
Final Rule Effective 11/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact:

Wilbur Miller
Phone: 202 208-0953
Email: wilbur.miller@ferc.fed.us

RIN:

1902-AB89

4449. REVISION OF ANNUAL CHARGES ASSESSED TO PUBLIC UTILITIES

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 382.102; 18 CFR 382.201

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Order Denying Rehearing 03/21/01 66 FR 15793

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Herman Dalgetty
Phone: 202 219-2918

RIN:

1902-AB92