[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2001)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 17130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-7720]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Chapter I

[Docket No. RM01-5-000]


Electronic Tariff Filings

March 23, 2001.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of informational conference.

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SUMMARY: In its order issued on March 14, 2001, 66 FR 15673 (March 20, 
2001), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed its staff to 
convene an informational conference with interested members of the 
public and industry in order to discuss issues related to the 
electronic filing of electric, gas, and oil tariffs, to demonstrate the 
use of its current electronic natural gas tariff system (FASTR) and to 
discuss the possibility of using an Extensible Markup Language (XML) 
tagged format. The informational conference will also provide a venue 
for questions, comments, and clarifications regarding the matters 
raised in the March 14, 2001 order.

DATES: The conference will be held April 24, 2001. Those interested in 
making presentations should indicate their interest by April 6, 2001 by 
a letter addressed to the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Bourque, Technology and Data 
Group Manager, Office of Markets, Tariffs, and Rates, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, 
(202) 208-2338.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Notice of Informational Conference

    Take notice that on April 24, 2001, the Staff of the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission will hold a public conference, as directed by the 
Commission in its Notice of Inquiry (NOI), issued March 14, 2001, in 
the above captioned proceeding. The conference will begin at 9:30 a.m. 
at the Commission's offices, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC. All 
interested persons are invited to attend.
    As stated in the NOI, the purpose of the conference is for the 
Staff to discuss issues related to the electronic filing of electric, 
gas, and oil tariffs, to demonstrate the use of its current electronic 
natural gas tariff system (FASTR) and to discuss the possibility of 
using an Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagged format. The Staff will 
also discuss the limitations of a paper based tariff system, the goals 
for a FERC electronic tariff system, and related operational and 
implementation issues. The conference will also provide a venue for 
questions, comments, and clarifications regarding the matters raised in 
the NOI.
    The Commission is inviting interested persons to make short 
presentations on the topics discussed in the NOI. Such presentations 
should focus on either providing possible solutions, or on highlighting 
potential problems. Persons interested in making presentations should 
indicate their interest by April 6, 2001, by a letter addressed to the 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426, and should refer to Docket No. RM01-5-000. Each 
request to participate must include a contact person, telephone number 
and e-mail address. The request to make a presentation should indicate 
what topics the presentation will cover. Those with common interests 
are encouraged to choose a single spokesperson to represent their 
interests.
    After receipt of the requests, a subsequent notice will be issued 
setting forth the conference format. Depending on the number of 
presentations, it may be necessary for presenters to meet with Staff 
prior to the conference or through conference calls to coordinate the 
presentations.
    The Capitol Connection offers all Open and special FERC meetings 
live over the Internet as well as via telephone and satellite. For a 
reasonable fee, you can receive these meetings in your office, at home 
or anywhere in the world. To find out more about The Capitol 
Connection's live Internet, phone bridge or satellite coverage, contact 
David Reininger or Julia Morelli at (703) 993-3100 or visit the website 
(www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu). The Capitol Connection also offers 
FERC Open Meetings through its Washington, DC area television service.
    Additionally, live and archived audio of FERC public meetings are 
available for a fee via National Narrowcast Network's Hearings.com(sm) 
and Hearings-On-The-Line(r) Services. Live audio is available by 
telephone and on the Web at www.Hearings.com. The Web audio will be 
archived and available for listening on demand after the event is 
completed. Billing is based on listening time. Call (202) 966-2211 for 
further details.
    Questions about the conference should be directed to: Barbara 
Bourque, Technology and Data Group Manager, Office of Markets, Tariffs 
and Rates, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202-208-2338; 
e-mail [email protected].

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-7720 Filed 3-28-01; 8:45 am]
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