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Part LIV





Federal Energy Regulatory Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)                           
  
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Ch. I

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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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 25 
rulemakings listed, 20 are current or projected rulemakings, and 5 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, 825 North Capitol 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Person listed for each specific 
rulemaking.

Lois D. Cashell,

Secretary.

                                               Proposed Rule Stage                                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4800        Revisions to the Certification Statement and Regulations and to the Basic Financial                 
            Statements of FERC Annual Reports for Electric Utilities, Licensees and Natural Gas                 
            Companies.............................................................................    1902-AB20 
4801        Modification of Steam-Electric Plant Schedules, Hydroelectric Plant Schedules, and                  
            Pumped Storage Plant Schedules in the FERC Form No. 1.................................    1902-AB21 
4802        Elimination of Unneeded Pages in the FERC Form No. 1..................................    1902-AB33 
4803        Revision of the Commission's Preservation of Records Regulations for Public Utilities,              
            Licensees, Natural Gas Companies and Oil Pipeline Companies...........................    1902-AB34 
4804        Elimination of Unnecessary Filing Requirements From the Commission's Uniform System of              
            Accounts Prescribed for Public Utilities and Licensees................................    1902-AB35 
4805        Alternative Power Pooling Institutions Under the Federal Power Act....................    1902-AB59 
4806        Filing and Reporting Requirements for Interstate Natural Gas Company Rate Schedules                 
            and Tariffs...........................................................................    1902-AB62 
4807        Revisions to Uniform System of Accounts, Forms, Statements, and Reporting Requirements              
            for Natural Gas Companies.............................................................    1902-AB64 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4808        Administrative Determination of Full Avoided Costs, Sales of Power to Qualifying                    
            Facilities and Interconnection Facilities.............................................    1902-AB00 
4809        Administrative Dispute Resolution.....................................................    1902-AB24 
4810        Streamlining of Regulations Pertaining to Parts II and III of the Federal Power Act                 
            and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978................................    1902-AB32 
4811        Charges and Fees for Hydroelectric Projects...........................................    1902-AB38 
4812        Electronic Filing of FERC Form No. 1 and Delegation to Chief Accountant...............    1902-AB48 
4813        Project Decommissioning at Relicensing................................................    1902-AB50 
4814        Inquiry Concerning the Commission's Pricing Policy for Transmission Services Provided               
            by Public Utilities Under the Federal Power Act.......................................    1902-AB54 
4815        Use of Reserved Authority in Hydropower Licenses to Ameliorate Cumulative Impacts.....    1902-AB55 
4816        Recovery of Stranded Costs by Public Utilities and Transmitting Utilities.............    1902-AB56 
4817        Treatment of Responses to FERC Form No. 580 Interrogatories...........................    1902-AB57 
4818        Revision of Fuel Cost-Adjustment Clause Regulation Relating to Fuel Purchases From                  
            Company-Owned or Controlled Source....................................................    1902-AB58 
4819        Release of Firm Capacity on Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines..........................    1902-AB63 
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4820        Cost-of-Service Filing and Reporting Requirements for Oil Pipelines...................    1902-AB51 
4821        Market-Based Ratemaking for Oil Pipelines.............................................   1902-AB52  
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4822        Standards of Conduct and Reporting Requirements for Transportation and Affiliate                    
            Transactions..........................................................................    1902-AB53 
4823        Deletion of Definition................................................................    1902-AB60 
4824        Videotapes............................................................................    1902-AB61 
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4800. REVISIONS TO THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT AND REGULATIONS AND 
TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FERC ANNUAL REPORTS FOR ELECTRIC 
UTILITIES, LICENSEES AND NATURAL GAS COMPANIES

Legal Authority:  15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791a to 828c; 16 USC 2601 
to 2645; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 41; 18 CFR 158

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose revisions to FERC Annual Report 
Form Nos. 1, 1-F, 2 and 2-A, by modifying the statements of retained 
earnings and cash flows to a comparative format, by modifying the 
balance sheet to be consistent with current reporting conventions, by 
modifying the notes to the financial statements to require additional 
disclosures, and by revising the certification statement requirements 
of the forms and related regulations concerning the timing and format 
of the certification filings. (Docket No. RM91-6-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James G. Baird, Accountant, Division of Accounting 
Systems, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 810 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426, 202 219-2613

RIN: 1902-AB20
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4801. MODIFICATION OF STEAM-ELECTRIC PLANT SCHEDULES, HYDROELECTRIC 
PLANT SCHEDULES, AND PUMPED STORAGE PLANT SCHEDULES IN THE FERC FORM NO. 
1

Legal Authority:  16 USC 791a to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose revisions to the instruction to 
FERC Form No. 1 to clarify how electric utilities, licensees and others 
report construction costs and production costs for jointly owned and 
leased generating facilities. (Docket No. RM91-7-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph M. Harkins, Accountant, Division of Accounting 
Systems, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 810 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426, 202 219-2617

RIN: 1902-AB21
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4802. ELIMINATION OF UNNEEDED PAGES IN THE FERC FORM NO. 1

Legal Authority:  16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes to the FERC Form No. 1, 
Annual Report of Major Electric Utilities, Licensees and Others, to 
eliminate unneeded pages. (Docket No. RM92-14-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Audrey C. Wong, Accountant, Division of Accounting 
Systems, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 810 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426, 202 219-3017

RIN: 1902-AB33
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4803. REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S PRESERVATION OF RECORDS 
REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, LICENSEES, NATURAL GAS COMPANIES AND 
OIL PIPELINE COMPANIES

Legal Authority:  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 1 to 27

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 125; 18 CFR 225; 18 CFR 356

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes to the Commission's 
regulations governing the preservation of records for public utilities, 
licensees, natural gas companies and oil pipeline companies. The 
proposed changes would allow jurisdictional entities the use of any 
records storage medium. (Docket No. RM92-15-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Lynch, Accountant, Division of Accounting 
Systems, Federal Energy Regulatory [[Page 24310]] Commission, 810 First 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 219-3012

RIN: 1902-AB34
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4804. ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY FILING REQUIREMENTS FROM THE 
COMMISSION'S UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS PRESCRIBED FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES 
AND LICENSEES

Legal Authority:  16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes to the Commission's 
Uniform System of Accounts Prescribed for Public Utilities and 
Licensees subject to the provisions of the Federal Power Act to 
eliminate unnecessary filing requirements for Accounts 102, 105 and 
182.2 and Electric Plant Instruction No. 9D. (Docket No. RM92-16-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James G. Baird, Accountant, Division of Accounting 
Systems, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 810 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426, 202 219-2613

RIN: 1902-AB35
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4805.  ALTERNATIVE POWER POOLING INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE 
FEDERAL POWER ACT

Legal Authority:  15 USC 824d; 16 USC 824e

CFR Citation:  18 CFR ch 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry requesting comments 
on issues related to various existing and possible future power pooling 
institutions. (Docket No. RM94-20-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry (NOI)         11/02/94                    59 FR 54851
NOI Comment Period End          03/02/95                    59 FR 54851
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Janice MacPherson, Supervisory Attorney, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-0921

RIN: 1902-AB59
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4806.  FILING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERSTATE 
NATURAL GAS COMPANY RATE SCHEDULES AND TARIFFS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 717 to 717w; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7102 to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to reorganize, rewrite, and update 
its regulations governing the form, composition, and filing of rates 
and charges for the transportation of natural gas in interstate 
commerce. (Docket No. RM95-3-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/13/95                     60 FR 3111
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/95                     60 FR 3111
FINAL RULE                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A. White, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-0491

RIN: 1902-AB62
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)        Proposed Rule Stage
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4807.  REVISIONS TO UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS, FORMS, 
STATEMENTS, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURAL GAS COMPANIES

Legal Authority:  15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352; 42 USC 7651 to 7651o; 43 USC 1331 to 1356

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 158; 18 CFR 201; 18 CFR 250; 18 CFR 260; 18 CFR 
284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to amend its Uniform System of 
Accounts, its forms, and its reports and statements for natural gas 
companies. (Docket No. RM95-4-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/13/95                     60 FR 3141
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/95                     60 FR 3141
Final Rule                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey A. Braunstein, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2114

RIN: 1902-AB64



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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Final Rule Stage
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4808. ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION OF FULL AVOIDED COSTS, SALES OF 
POWER TO QUALIFYING FACILITIES AND INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES

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

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 292

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has proposed to amend its regulations 
governing purchases and sales of electricity between electric utilities 
and qualifying cogeneration facilities and qualifying small power 
production facilities. (Docket No. RM88-6-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/22/88                     53 FR 9331
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/88                     53 FR 9331
Final Rule                      00/00/00                [[Page 24311]] 

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel L. Larcamp, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2088

RIN: 1902-AB00
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Final Rule Stage
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4809. ADMINISTRATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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 1 to 85 (app)

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has proposed to amend its regulations to 
implement the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1990 (ADRA). The 
Commission proposes to adopt a policy endorsing the use of alternative 
dispute resolution methods in its proceedings under the provisions of 
the ADRA. Such methods would be used in lieu of litigation to resolve 
disputes in Commission proceedings. (Docket No. RM91-12-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               04/24/91                    56 FR 18789
Notice of Inquiry Comment Period 
End                             06/24/91                    56 FR 18789
NPRM                            11/18/94                    59 FR 59715
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/95                    59 FR 59715
Final Rule                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David N. Cook, Deputy General Counsel, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-0955

RIN: 1902-AB24
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4810. STREAMLINING OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PARTS II AND III OF 
THE FEDERAL POWER ACT AND THE PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT OF 
1978

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 
3432; 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 830 to 837h; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 
USC 9701; 42 USC 4321 to 4361; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 
USC 1 to 85 (app)

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 2; 18 CFR 34; 18 CFR 35; 18 CFR 41; 18 CFR 131; 
18 CFR 292; 18 CFR 294; 18 CFR 382; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission revised and clarified regulations regarding: 
rate filings by public utilities; issuances of securities and 
assumptions of liabilities; and procedural and technical rules 
governing qualifying facilities. The final rule streamlines the 
Commission's processing of its workload and reduces regulatory burdens 
on the electric utility and qualifying facility industries. (Docket No. 
RM92-12-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/24/92                    57 FR 55176
NPRM Comment Period End         01/15/93                    57 FR 55176
Final Rule                      01/25/95                     60 FR 4831
Final Rule Effective            02/24/95                     60 FR 4831
Order on Rehearing              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andre Goodson, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2167

RIN: 1902-AB32
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Final Rule Stage
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4811. CHARGES AND FEES FOR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 717 to 717w; 16 USC 791 to 828c; 16 USC 2601 
to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 1 to 27

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 11; 18 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission invited comments on whether it should revise 
its regulations governing the assessment of annual charges for the 
administration of Part I of the Federal Power Act and if so, what 
changes might be appropriate. The Commission suggested alternative 
means of assessing annual charges. (Docket No. RM93-7-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/03/94                     59 FR 5142
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/94                     59 FR 5142
Final Rule                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Barry Smoler, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Office 
of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-1269

RIN: 1902-AB38
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Final Rule Stage
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4812. ELECTRONIC FILING OF FERC FORM NO. 1 AND DELEGATION TO CHIEF 
ACCOUNTANT

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 79; 15 USC 717 to 717z; 15 
USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791 to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 
42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC 1 to 85 (app)

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 141; 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to provide for 
delegations to the Chief Accountant of authority to act on requests for 
waiver of the FERC Form No. 1 and the FERC Form No. 1-F filing 
requirements. In addition, the Commission amended its regulations to 
provide for the electronic filing of FERC Form No. 1. (Docket No. RM93-
20-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/29/93                    58 FR 40606
Final Rule, Order 564           01/13/94                     59 FR 1917
Final Rule Effective            02/14/94                     59 FR 1917
Final Rule, Order 574           01/05/95                     60 FR 1716
Final Rule Effective            02/06/95                     60 FR 1716
Order on Rehearing              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Mattingly, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General [[Page 24312]] Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
825 North Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2070

RIN: 1902-AB48
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4813. PROJECT DECOMMISSIONING AT RELICENSING

Legal Authority:  16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted a policy statement that addresses its 
authority to issue or deny new hydropower licenses at the time of 
relicensing, and its authority over the decommissioning of a licensed 
project when no new license is sought or a new license is rejected or 
denied, as well as pre-retirement planning and funding. The Commission 
stated that it has the authority to deny new licenses to hydroelectric 
projects when existing licenses expire. Such action would occur if the 
Commission concluded that the project, no matter how conditioned, could 
no longer meet the comprehensive development standard of the Federal 
Power Act. In the great majority of cases, decommissioning is likely to 
result from a license holder's desire to abandon an uneconomical 
facility rather than the Commission deciding it should be closed. The 
Commission also concluded that its authority over decommissioning 
extends to determining what project features, beyond the turbines and 
generators, should be removed, if the project is decommissioned. In 
issuing future licenses, the Commission may require that funding for 
decommissioning be provided in certain circumstances. (Docket No. RM93-
23-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               09/21/93                    58 FR 48991
NOI Comment Period End          02/18/94                    58 FR 59423
Policy Statement                01/04/95                      60 FR 339
Policy Statement Effective      01/09/95                      60 FR 339
Order on Rehearing              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Barry Smoler, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Office 
of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-1269

RIN: 1902-AB50
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Final Rule Stage
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4814. INQUIRY CONCERNING THE COMMISSION'S PRICING POLICY FOR 
TRANSMISSION SERVICES PROVIDED BY PUBLIC UTILITIES UNDER THE FEDERAL 
POWER ACT

Legal Authority:  15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 792 
to 825y; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 4321 to 4361; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued a Policy Statement to announce a 
general policy on the pricing of transmission services provided by 
public utilities and transmitting utilities under the Federal Power 
Act. (Docket No. RM93-19-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry (NOI)         07/07/93                    58 FR 36400
NOI Comment Period End          01/24/94                    58 FR 61684
Policy Statement Effective      10/26/94                    59 FR 55031
Policy Statement                11/03/94                    59 FR 55031
Order on Rehearing              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James H. Douglass, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2143

RIN: 1902-AB54
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Final Rule Stage
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4815. USE OF RESERVED AUTHORITY IN HYDROPOWER LICENSES TO 
AMELIORATE CUMULATIVE IMPACTS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 792 
to 825y; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 4321 to 4361; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted a policy statement with respect to the 
use of reserved authority in licenses for hydropower projects to 
ameliorate the cumulative impacts of such projects in the same river 
basin. The policy statement says that if it is not possible to explore 
all aspects of the cumulative environmental impact of a project at 
relicensing, the Commission will reserve the right to address them at a 
later date. The Commission will define the reserved authority as 
narrowly and precisely as possible. Licensees will be provided notice 
of any proposed use of the reserved authority and an opportunity for a 
hearing before the Commission acts. (Docket No. RM93-25-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Proposed Policy 
Statement                       09/21/93                    58 FR 48994
Comment Period End              01/05/94                    58 FR 59423
Policy Statement                12/28/94                    59 FR 66714
Policy Statement Effective      01/27/95                    59 FR 66714
Order on Rehearing              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Barry Smoler, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Office 
of General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-1269

RIN: 1902-AB55
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Final Rule Stage
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4816. RECOVERY OF STRANDED COSTS BY PUBLIC UTILITIES AND 
TRANSMITTING UTILITIES

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

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has proposed to amend its regulations to 
establish provisions concerning the recovery of stranded costs by 
public utilities and transmitting utilities. (Docket No. RM94-7-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/11/94                    59 FR 35274
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/94                    59 FR 41739
Final Rule                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None [[Page 24313]] 

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James H. Douglass, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2143

RIN: 1902-AB56
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4817. TREATMENT OF RESPONSES TO FERC FORM NO. 580 INTERROGATORIES

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:  18 CFR 141; 18 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has proposed 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 
electronically; and provide that responses would not qualify for claims 
of privilege. (Docket No. RM94-5-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/01/93                    58 FR 63312
NPRM Comment Period End         03/04/94                     59 FR 1690
Final Rule                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Cohen, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2046

RIN: 1902-AB57
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4818. REVISION OF FUEL COST-ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE REGULATION RELATING 
TO FUEL PURCHASES FROM COMPANY-OWNED OR CONTROLLED SOURCE

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

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has proposed to amend its regulations to state 
that where a regulatory body has jurisdiction over the price of fuel 
from a company-owned or company-controlled source, and exercises that 
jurisdiction to approve such price, the Commission will presume, 
subject to rebuttal, that the cost of fuel so purchased is reasonable 
and includable in the fuel adjustment clause. (Docket No. RM93-24-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/01/93                    58 FR 51259
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/93                    58 FR 51259
Final Rule                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wayne W. Miller, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-0466

RIN: 1902-AB58
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4819.  RELEASE OF FIRM CAPACITY ON INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS 
PIPELINES

Legal Authority:  15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 7101 
to 7532; 43 USC 1331 to 1356

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its capacity release 
regulations to permit firm shippers of natural gas to negotiate 
prearranged releases of capacity for a full calendar month without 
compliance with the Commission's advance posting and bidding 
requirements. (Docket No. RM95-5-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/19/95                     60 FR 3783
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/95                     60 FR 3783
Final Rule                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Goldenberg, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington DC 20426, 202 208-2294

RIN: 1902-AB63



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4820. COST-OF-SERVICE FILING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OIL 
PIPELINES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 
3432; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC 1 to 85 
(app)

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 342; 18 CFR 346; 18 CFR 347

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has revised its regulations to establish 
filing requirements for cost-of-service rate filings for oil pipelines; 
filing requirements for oil pipelines seeking to establish new or 
changed depreciation rates; and new and revised pages of FERC Form No. 
6, Annual Report of Oil Pipeline Companies. (Docket No. RM94-2-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               11/04/93                    58 FR 58817
NOI Comment Period End          01/24/94                    58 FR 66310
NPRM                            08/09/94                    59 FR 40493
NPRM Comment Period End         09/08/94                    59 FR 40493
Final Action                    11/16/94                    59 FR 59137
Final Action Effective          01/01/95                    59 FR 59137
Order on Rehearing              01/04/95                      60 FR 356

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harris Wood, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-0224

RIN: 1902-AB51


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4821. MARKET-BASED RATEMAKING FOR OIL PIPELINES

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC 1 to 85 
(app)

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 348

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has amended its regulations to adopt filing 
requirements and procedures for an oil pipeline to apply for a 
determination that it lacks significant market power in markets where 
it proposes to charge market-based rates. (Docket No. RM94-1-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               11/04/93                    58 FR 58814
NOI Comment Period End          01/24/94                    58 FR 66309
NPRM                            08/05/94                    59 FR 39985
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/94                    59 FR 39985
Final Action                    11/16/94                    59 FR 59148
Final Action Effective          01/01/95                    59 FR 59148
Order on Rehearing              01/04/95                      60 FR 358

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey A. Braunstein, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2114

RIN: 1902-AB52
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4822. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR 
TRANSPORTATION AND AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352; 43 USC 1331 to 1356

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 161; 18 CFR 250; 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission revised its regulations governing standards of 
conduct and reporting requirements for transportation and affiliate 
transactions by natural gas pipelines. The Commission reduced the 
reporting requirements significantly based on changes in the way 
pipelines allocate capacity after implementation of Order No. 636 and 
the Commission's experience with the reporting requirements. (Docket 
No. RM94-6-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/04/94                      59 FR 268
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/94                      59 FR 268
Final Rule                      06/27/94                    59 FR 32885
Final Rule Effective            08/01/94                    59 FR 32885
Order on Rehearing              10/20/94                    59 FR 52896
Order on Rehearing Effective    11/21/94                    59 FR 52896
Further Rehearing               12/21/94                    59 FR 65707

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Goldenberg, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-2294

RIN: 1902-AB53
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4823.  DELETION OF DEFINITION

Legal Authority:  16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1991, the Commission adopted section 4.30(b)(9)(iii) of 
its regulations, setting forth a definition of ``fishway.'' Section 
1701(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 vacated that definition. The 
Commission, by this final rule, implemented the mandate of Congress by 
deleting section 4.30(b)(9)(iii) from its regulations. (Docket No. 
RM94-11-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action Effective          03/01/94                    59 FR 10576
Final Action                    03/07/94                    59 FR 10576

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Barry Smoler, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Office 
of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-1269

RIN: 1902-AB60
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4824.  VIDEOTAPES

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 1 to 85 (app)

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its Rules of Practice and Procedure by 
adopting a new section 385.2013 to clarify the procedures for the 
filing of videotapes. The Commission will accept videotapes for filing 
if they depict some physical aspect of an existing or proposed energy 
project and are accompanied by a written statement identifying the 
subject matter. (Docket No. RM95-2-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/08/94                    59 FR 63245
Final Action Effective          01/09/95                    59 FR 63245

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Barry Smoler, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Office 
of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North 
Capitol Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202 208-1269

RIN: 1902-AB61
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