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





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 24 rulemakings listed, 16 are current or projected rulemakings, and 
8 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
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4182        Revision of Annual Charges Assessed to Public Utilities.............................     1902-AB92
4183        Optional Certificate and Abandonment Procedures for Applications for New Service         1902-AB96
            Under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act..............................................
4184        Well Category Determinations........................................................     1902-AB98
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4185        Treatment of Responses to FERC Form No. 580 Interrogatories.........................     1902-AB57
4186        Revised Filing Requirements Under Part 33 of the Commission's Regulations...........     1902-AB73
4187        Regulation of Short-Term Natural Gas Transportation Services........................     1902-AB74
4188        Regulations Under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Governing the Movement of        1902-AB84
            Natural Gas on Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf............................
4189        Depreciation Accounting.............................................................     1902-AB85
4190        Revision of FERC Form No. 6: Annual Report of Oil Pipeline Companies................     1902-AB87
4191        Records Retention Project...........................................................     1902-AB88
4192        Electronic Filing...................................................................     1902-AB89
4193        Electronic Filing of FERC Form Nos. 423, 714 and 715................................     1902-AB93
4194        Designation of Electric Rate Schedule Sheets........................................     1902-AB94
4195        Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications.................................     1902-AB99
4196        Collaborative Procedures for Energy Facility Applications...........................     1902-AC00
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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4197        Regulation of Interstate Natural Gas Transportation Services........................     1902-AB76
4198        Regional Transmission Organizations.................................................     1902-AB77
4199        Open Access Same-Time Information System and Standards of Conduct...................     1902-AB78
4200        Designation of Corporate Officials or Other Persons To Receive Service..............     1902-AB90
4201        Updates to Instructions for FERC Form No. 1 Filings.................................     1902-AB95
4202        Time Frame for Intervening in and Protesting Federal Power Act Section 205 Filings..     1902-AB97
4203        Revision of Existing Regulations under Part 157 and Related Sections of the              1902-AC01
            Commission's Regulations Under the Natural Gas Act..................................
4204        Landowner Notification, Residential Area Designation, and Other Environmental Filing     1902-AC02
            Requirements........................................................................
4205        Determining the Need for New Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities.............     1902-AC03
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4182.  REVISION OF ANNUAL CHARGES ASSESSED TO PUBLIC UTILITIES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 
USC 60502; 49 App USC 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 382.102; 18 CFR 382.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to establish 
a new methodology for assessment of annual charges to public utilities, 
based on volumes of electricity transmitted by the public utilities. 
(Docket No. RM00-7-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/03/00                     65 FR 5289
NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/00
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Herman Dalgetty, Office of Finance, Accounting and 
Operations, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-2918

RIN: 1902-AB92
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4183.  OPTIONAL CERTIFICATE AND ABANDONMENT PROCEDURES FOR 
APPLICATIONS FOR NEW SERVICE UNDER SECTION 7 OF THE NATURAL GAS ACT

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

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 157.100 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to remove the optional 
certificate regulations so that all gas pipeline construction projects 
will be evaluated in accordance with the guidelines announced by the 
Commission in its September 1999 Policy Statement. The Commission 
believes that a uniform regulatory scheme applicable to all certificate 
applications will best accomplish the Commission's goals, as set forth 
in the Policy Statement. (Docket No. RM00-5-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/16/00                     65 FR 7803
NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/00
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph B. O'Malley, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0088

RIN: 1902-AB96
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4184.  WELL CATEGORY DETERMINATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 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; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC app 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 270; 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to reinstate 
certain regulations involving well category determinations for Internal 
Revenue Code Section 29 tax credits, but limited to certain well 
recompletions commenced after January 1, 1993. (Docket No. RM00-6-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/08/00                     65 FR 6048
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/00
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacob Silverman, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2078

RIN: 1902-AB98
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4185. TREATMENT OF RESPONSES TO FERC FORM NO. 580 INTERROGATORIES

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: 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

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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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4186. REVISED FILING REQUIREMENTS UNDER PART 33 OF THE COMMISSION'S 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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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4187. REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

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 amended its regulations in this rulemaking, 
Order No. 637, to improve the efficiency of the market for natural gas 
transportation and provide captive customers with the opportunity to 
reduce the cost of holding long-term pipeline capacity while continuing 
to protect against the exercise of market power by pipelines.
The rule makes a number of changes. It grants a waiver of price 
ceilings for short-term resales of pipeline capacity until September 
2002, and permits pipelines greater flexibility to establish short-term 
rates for peak and off peak periods and term-differentiated rates to 
meet demand conditions. The rule revises pipeline scheduling procedures 
so that capacity sold in the resale market can better compete with 
pipeline capacity. It modifies FERC policies to substitute the use of 
imbalance management services for imbalance penalties. It narrows the 
right-of-first-refusal process by which customers can renew existing 
contracts to remove economic biases, while protecting captive customers 
against the exercise of market power by the pipelines. Finally, the 
rule revises FERC's reporting requirements, shifting to posting of 
information on Internet web sites.
The rule also anticipates a new, more systematic process for keeping 
its regulatory program current with future competitive changes 
occurring in the gas industry. This rulemaking docket was combined with 
docket no. RM98-12-0000 in Order No. 637. (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
Final Rule                      02/25/00                    65 FR 10156
Final Rule Effective            03/27/00
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

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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4188. 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 
(1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 330; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing 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                            07/13/99                    64 FR 37718
NPRM Comment Period End         08/27/99
Final Rule                       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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4189. DEPRECIATION ACCOUNTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 
42 USC 7102 to 7352; 42 USC 7651 to 7651o

CFR Citation: 18 CFR part 101

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to set forth 
uniform standards, based on the straight-line method of depreciation 
and the assets' estimated useful service lives, for determining 
depreciation for accounting purposes. (Docket No. RM99-7-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/04/99                    64 FR 42304
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/99
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory Berson, Office of Finance, Accounting and 
Operations, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-2603
Fax: 202 219-2632
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AB85
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4190. REVISION OF FERC FORM NO. 6: ANNUAL REPORT OF OIL PIPELINE 
COMPANIES

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: 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC app 1 to 85 
(1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 357

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to revise the FERC Form No. 6 to 
better meet current and future regulatory requirements and industry 
needs. (Docket No. RM99-10-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Alane Culbertson, Project Manager, Office of 
Finance, Accounting and Operations, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-1102
Fax: 202 219-0125
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AB87
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4191. RECORDS RETENTION PROJECT

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 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 792 et 
seq; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 1 to 27; EO 12009

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its record retention 
regulations for public utilities, licensees, natural gas companies, and 
oil pipeline companies to clarify its regulations and bring them up to 
date. (Docket No. RM99-8-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/10/00                     65 FR 1484
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/00
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael A. Oliva, Acting Director, Office of Finance, 
Accounting and Operations, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-2597

RIN: 1902-AB88
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4192. ELECTRONIC FILING

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; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC app 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is implementing electronic filing of documents 
with the Commission. The Commission is conducting a pilot project that 
allows selected participants in Commission proceedings to submit 
specified categories of documents electronically. Ultimately, paper 
filings by regulated entities will be eliminated, with limited 
exceptions. (Docket No. PL98-1-001.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Pilot Project                   09/21/99                    64 FR 51116
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Wilbur Miller, Staff Attorney, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AB89
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4193.  ELECTRONIC FILING OF FERC FORM NOS. 423, 714 AND 715

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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: 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 electronic filing of FERC Forms Nos. 423, 714 and 715. (Docket 
No. RM00-1-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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

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Agency Contact: Patrick G. Rooney, Office of Electric Power Regulation, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 501-5546

RIN: 1902-AB93
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4194.  DESIGNATION OF ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULE SHEETS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
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 35.5; 18 CFR 35.9; 18 CFR 35.18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to require 
prospectively the inclusion of a proposed designation for all rate 
schedule sheets filed by public utilities with the Commission. (Docket 
No. RM99-12-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/05/99                    64 FR 60390
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: Julia Tuzun, Office of Electric Power Regulation, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0256

RIN: 1902-AB94
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4195.  REGULATIONS GOVERNING OFF-THE-RECORD COMMUNICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission revised its rules concerning off-the-record 
communications between persons outside the Commission and the 
Commission and its employees. The rule clarifies ambiguities in the 
existing ex parte rules and provides better guidance on what 
communications to and from the Commission are permissible and what 
communications are prohibited. The rule is intended to permit fully 
informed decision making by the Commission, while at the same time 
ensuring the fairness and integrity of the Commission's decisionmaking 
process. (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                      09/22/99                    64 FR 51222
Final Rule Effective            10/22/99
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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-AB99
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4196.  COLLABORATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ENERGY FACILITY APPLICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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 791 to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; EO 
10485; EO 12038

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its procedural rules governing natural 
gas facilities and services to permit applicants to employ a pre-filing 
collaborative process to resolve significant issues, including 
environmental issues. The rule provides potential applicants for 
certificates under sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act with 
optional procedures, under which issues raised by a proposal may be 
identified, and as practicable resolved, prior to filing an 
application, with the aim of making application processing more 
expeditious and efficient. (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                      09/22/99                    64 FR 51209
Final Rule Effective            10/22/99
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 1902-AC00

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4197. REGULATION OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR ch 1

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Merged With RIN 1902-AB74       02/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ingrid Olson
Phone: 202 208-2015

RIN: 1902-AB76
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4198. REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      01/06/00                      65 FR 810
Final Rule Effective            03/06/00
Order on Rehearing              03/18/00                    65 FR 12088

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Gish
Phone: 202 208-0996

RIN: 1902-AB77
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4199. OPEN ACCESS SAME-TIME INFORMATION SYSTEM AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 37

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      03/31/00                    65 FR 17370
Final Rule Effective            05/30/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marvin Rosenberg
Phone: 202 208-1283

RIN: 1902-AB78
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4200. DESIGNATION OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS OR OTHER PERSONS TO RECEIVE 
SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      11/17/99                    64 FR 62580
Final Rule Effective            12/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Faerberg
Phone: 202 208-1275
Fax: 202 208-0017
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AB90
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4201.  UPDATES TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR FERC FORM NO. 1 FILINGS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 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 141.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission updated and corrected its FERC Form No.1 
filing Instructions to provide for among other things, submission of 
data over the internet. (Docket No. RM00-3-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/28/99                    64 FR 72537
Final Rule Effective            01/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian A. Holmes, Office of Finance, Accounting and 
Operations, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-2618

RIN: 1902-AB95
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4202.  TIME FRAME FOR INTERVENING IN AND PROTESTING FEDERAL 
POWER ACT SECTION 205 FILINGS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35.8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to provide that, 
absent notice to the contrary, a 21-calendar day period from the date 
of the Federal Power Act section 205 filing is provided for interested 
parties to file an intervention or protest. (Docket No. RM00-2-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/28/99                    64 FR 72535
Final Rule Effective            01/27/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Julia A. Lake, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2019

RIN: 1902-AB97
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4203.  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 updated 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

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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                      05/14/99                    64 FR 26572
Final Rule Effective            06/14/99
Final Rule Correction           07/09/99                    64 FR 37037
Order on Rehearing              03/03/00                    65 FR 11462

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AC01
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4204.  LANDOWNER NOTIFICATION, RESIDENTIAL AREA DESIGNATION, AND 
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FILING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
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 amended its regulations under the Natural Gas 
Act to add certain early landowner notification requirements designed 
to ensure that landowners who may be affected by a pipeline's proposal 
to construct natural gas pipeline facilities will have sufficient 
opportunity to participate in the Commission's certificate process. 
(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                            05/21/99                    64 FR 27717
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/99
Final Rule                      10/25/99                    64 FR 57374
Final Rule Effective            11/24/99
Order on Rehearing              03/22/00                    65 FR 15234

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AC02
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4205.  DETERMINING THE NEED FOR NEW INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS 
PIPELINE FACILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy statement provides guidance as to how the 
Commission will evaluate proposals for certificating major new pipeline 
construction proposals. One key element of the policy is that a project 
must not rely on subsidies from existing customers. With a policy 
favoring incremental pricing, the market will decide whether a project 
is financially viable. Moreover, under this policy, construction 
projects that will have adverse effects on relevant interest (the 
applicant's existing customers, existing pipelines that serve the 
market and their captive customers, landowners, and communities) can be 
approved only if on balance the benefits outweigh the harm. (Docket No. 
PL99-3-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Policy Statement                09/22/99                    64 FR 51309
Order Clarifying Statement of 
Policy                          02/16/00                     65 FR 7862

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Christin, Asst. Gen. Counsel for Pipeline 
Certificates, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-1022

RIN: 1902-AC03
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