[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 4, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 17656]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-8274]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice Regarding Voluntary Identification of New Filings Made 
With the Commission

March 29, 2000.
    This notice offers an optional and voluntary means for 
identification of new filings made with the Commission. Identification 
of filings as described below will help (1) ensure proper 
identification of filings, and (2) expedite the initial routing of 
filings within the Commission.
    The filings covered by the optional procedures set out in this 
Notice are filings that need docket number assignment, i.e., newly-
docketed filings, such as pipeline certificate applications, 
applications for merger authority, applications for hydroelectric 
licensing, electric or gas rate filings, complaints, petitions for 
declaratory order. These optional procedures do not apply to 
interventions, comments, requests for rehearing, or the like, since 
these filings can be routed according to the docket number assigned to 
the filing initiating the proceeding.
    The Commission receives many types of new filings requesting 
various forms of action. Upon receipt of these filings, it is currently 
incumbent upon the staff of the Secretary of the Commission (with 
advice from technical and legal staff) to determine the type of filing 
and how best to route that filing through the Commission for 
processing. However, if filings were more easily identifiable when 
filed, filings could be routed for processing faster, allowing 
processing time to be reduced accordingly. Additionally, as the 
Commission moves toward implementation of electronic filing, easy and 
expeditious identification of filings may become more critical for 
successful routing.
    In order to assist filers in identifying filings, an Appendix is 
attached for reference. The Appendix lists filing types, a brief 
description of each filing type, and the related statutory reference. 
Filers may, at their discretion, submit a copy of the appropriate 
Appendix page with the type of filing highlighted or marked (by placing 
an `X' in the box in front of the filing type). If a filer chooses to 
take this approach, all relevant filing types should be designated. For 
example, it could be necessary for a filer to submit an application for 
merger authority, and a new open access tariff. In such an instance, 
the filer would want to mark two types of filings: (1) application for 
merger authority, and (2) tariff-transmission. We also take this 
opportunity to suggest that filers inform the Commission of any related 
filings or proceedings in their transmittal (or cover) letters.
    Please note that this approach for identifying new filings is an 
option that may or may not be adopted by a filer. The Appendix may be 
used immediately, and may be downloaded from our web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm. Due to technical difficulties the 
Appendix will not be available on the Commission's Issuance Posting 
System (CIPS). Alternatively, copies of this notice are on file with 
the Commission and are available for public inspection in the Public 
Reference Room. Any questions about or comments on this optional 
procedure may be directed to David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 
20426, (202) 208-0400.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-8274 Filed 4-3-00; 8:45 am]
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