[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part LVI



Federal Energy Regulatory Commission



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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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 15 
rulemakings listed, 13 are current or projected rulemakings, and 2 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.

                                               Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4248         Regulation of Short-Term Natural Gas Transportation Services.........................    1902-AB74
4249         Regulation of Interstate Natural Gas Transportation Services.........................    1902-AB76
4250         Open Access Same-Time Information System and Standards of Conduct....................    1902-AB78
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                                                Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4251         Treatment of Responses to FERC Form No. 580 Interrogatories..........................    1902-AB57
4252         Revised Filing Requirements Under Part 33 of the Commission's Regulations............    1902-AB73
4253         Complaint Procedures.................................................................    1902-AB75
4254         Regional Transmission Organizations..................................................    1902-AB77
4255         Revision to Oil Pipeline Regulations.................................................    1902-AB79
4256         Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications..................................    1902-AB80
4257         Collaborative Procedures for Energy Facility Applications............................    1902-AB81
4258         Revision of Existing Regulations Under Part 157 and Related Sections of the              1902-AB82
            Commission's Regulations Under the Natural Gas Act....................................
4259         Landowner Notification, Residential Area Designation, and Other Environmental Filing     1902-AB83
            Requirements..........................................................................
4260         Regulations Under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Governing the Movement of        1902-AB84
            Natural Gas on Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf..............................
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                                                Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4261         Administrative Determination of Full Avoided Costs, Sales of Power to Qualifying         1902-AB00
            Facilities and Interconnection Facilities.............................................
4262         Revision of Fuel Cost-Adjustment Clause Regulation Relating to Fuel Purchases From       1902-AB58
            Company-Owned or Controlled Source....................................................
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)         Proposed Rule Stage




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4248. REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing an integrated package of 
revisions to its regulations governing interstate natural gas pipelines 
to reflect the changes in the market for short-term transportation 
services on pipelines. (Docket No. RM98-10-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/11/98                    63 FR 42982
Order Granting Extension of Time10/16/98                    63 FR 55563
Order Granting Extension of Time12/30/98                    63 FR 71806
Comment Period End              04/22/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Goldenberg, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2294

RIN: 1902-AB74
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4249. REGULATION OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  18 CFR ch 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is seeking comments on its long term 
regulatory policies for interstate natural gas transportation services 
in view of the changes that have taken place in the natural gas 
industry in recent years. (Docket No. RM98-12-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               08/11/98                    63 FR 42974
Order Granting Extension of Time10/16/98                    63 FR 55563
Order Granting Extension of Time12/30/98                    63 FR 71806
Comment Period End              04/22/99
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ingrid Olson, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2015

RIN: 1902-AB76
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4250.  OPEN ACCESS SAME-TIME INFORMATION SYSTEM AND STANDARDS OF 
CONDUCT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to adopt a set of uniform business 
practices implementing policies on transmission price negotiation and 
improving interactions over OASIS nodes. (Docket No. RM95-9-003.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/03/99                     64 FR 5206
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marvin Rosenberg, Economist, Office of Economic Policy, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, 
DC 220426
Phone: 202 208-1283

RIN: 1902-AB78
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Long-Term Actions




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4251. TREATMENT OF RESPONSES TO FERC FORM NO. 580 INTERROGATORIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Major: Undetermined

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 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:
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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                       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


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4252. REVISED FILING REQUIREMENTS UNDER PART 33 OF THE COMMISSION'S 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Major: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has proposed to amend 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/24/98                    63 FR 20340
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/98
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kimberly D. Bose, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2294

RIN: 1902-AB73
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4253. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551 to 583; 15 USC 717 et seq; 16 USC 791a et 
seq; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC app 1 to 
85; EO 12009

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 1b; 18 CFR 343; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to revise its regulations 
governing complaints filed under the Interstate Commerce Act, the 
Federal Power Act, the Natural Gas Act, the Natural Gas Policy Act, and 
the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to encourage and 
support consensual resolution of complaints, and to establish 
procedures that will support expeditious resolution of complaints. 
(Docket No. RM98-13-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/06/98                    63 FR 41982
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/98
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Faerberg, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2087

RIN: 1902-AB75
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4254.  REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is undertaking an inquiry on establishing 
independent system operators and regional transmission organizations. 
(Docket No. RM99-2-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent to Consult     12/01/98                    63 FR 66158
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brian Gish, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0996

RIN: 1902-AB77
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4255.  REVISION TO OIL PIPELINE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551 to 557; 5 USC 571 to 583; 15 USC 717 to 
717z; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791a to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 
USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7532; 49 USC 1 to 27; 49 USC app 1 to 27

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 3; 18 CFR 341; 18 CFR 342; 18 CFR 343; 18 CFR 
346; 18 CFR 357; 18 CFR 362; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to revise its regulations 
governing oil pipelines to clarify the regulations and bring them up to 
date. (Docket No. RM99-1-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/26/98                    63 FR 57081
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/98
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Travis R. Smith, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0696

RIN: 1902-AB79
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4256.  REGULATIONS GOVERNING OFF-THE-RECORD COMMUNICATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 
7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC app 1 to 85

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 385

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to revise its rules concerning 
communications between persons outside the Commission and the 
Commission and its employees. The proposed regulations are designed to 
clarify ambiguities in the existing ex parte rules and to provide 
better guidance on what communications to and from the Commission are 
permissible and what communications are prohibited. (Docket No. RM98-1-
000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/25/98                    63 FR 51312
NPRM Comment Period End         12/24/98
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David R. Dickey, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2140

RIN: 1902-AB80
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4257.  COLLABORATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ENERGY FACILITY APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  EO 10485; EO 12038; 5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 717 to 
717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791 to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 
USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 4; 18 CFR 153; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 375

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to expand procedural rules governing 
natural gas facilities and services to permit applicants a pre-filing 
collaborative process to resolve significant issues, including 
environmental ones. (Docket No. RM98-16-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/07/98                    63 FR 53853
NPRM Comment Period End         12/07/98
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Richard Hoffmann, Attorney Advisor, Office of Pipeline 
Regulations, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0066

RIN: 1902-AB81
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4258.  REVISION OF EXISTING REGULATIONS UNDER PART 157 AND 
RELATED SECTIONS OF THE COMMISSION'S REGULATIONS UNDER THE NATURAL GAS 
ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 15 USC 717; 15 USC 3301; 16 USC 791; 16 
USC 2601; 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 7101; 43 USC 1331; EO 120383; EO 10485

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 2; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 284; 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 
380; 18 CFR 381; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to update its regulations governing 
the filing of applications for the construction and operation of 
facilities to provide service or to abandon facilities or service under 
Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. (Docket No. RM98-9-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/16/98                    63 FR 55682
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/98
Notice of Extension of Time     12/03/98                    63 FR 66772
Comment Period End              12/22/98
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael J. McGehee, Regulatory Gas Utility Specialist, 
Office of Pipeline Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2257

RIN: 1902-AB82
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4259.  LANDOWNER NOTIFICATION, RESIDENTIAL AREA DESIGNATION, AND 
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FILING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 15 USC 717; 15 USC 3301; 16 USC 791; 16 
USC 2601; 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 7101; 43 USC 1331; EO 12038; EO 10485

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 380

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission intends to issue a notice of proposed 
rulemaking to implement new regulations to address its landowner 
notification policies and its present environmental designation of 
residential areas. (Docket No. RM98-17-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Technical Conference  10/16/98                    63 FR 55715
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John S. Leiss, Physical Scientist, Office of Pipeline 
Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-1106

RIN: 1902-AB83


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4260.  REGULATIONS UNDER THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT 
GOVERNING THE MOVEMENT OF NATURAL GAS ON FACILITIES ON THE OUTER 
CONTINENTAL SHELF

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; 43 USC 1334(e) and (f); 49 USC 60502; 49 USC app 1 to 85

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 330; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is considering requiring offshore natural gas 
transportation service providers to make available information 
regarding affiliations with shippers served and the conditions under 
which all shippers are served. These reporting requirements will assist 
the Commission and interested persons in determining whether gas 
transportation services conform with OCSLA's open access and 
nondiscrimination mandates. (Docket NO. RM99-5-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent                06/05/98                    63 FR 30675
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gordon Wagner, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-0122

RIN: 1902-AB84
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Completed Actions




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4261. ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION OF FULL AVOIDED COSTS, SALES OF POWER 
TO QUALIFYING FACILITIES AND INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 292

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order Terminating Proceeding - 
(Effective 09/25/98, 63 FR 
51310)                          09/25/98                    63 FR 51310

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lawrence Greenfield
Phone: 202 208-0415

RIN: 1902-AB00
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4262. REVISION OF FUEL COST-ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE REGULATION RELATING TO 
FUEL PURCHASES FROM COMPANY-OWNED OR CONTROLLED SOURCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation:  18 CFR 35

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order Denying Rehearing         12/01/98                    63 FR 66011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Wayne W. Miller
Phone: 202 208-0466

RIN: 1902-AB58
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