[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 13 rulemakings listed, 5 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--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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4277        Treatment of Responses to FERC Form No. 580 Interrogatories.........................     1902-AB57
4278        Revised Filing Requirements Under Part 33 of the Commission's Regulations...........     1902-AB73
4279        Electronic Filing...................................................................     1902-AB89
4280        Revision of Annual Charges Assessed to Public Utilities.............................     1902-AB92
4281        Electronic Filing of FERC Form Nos. 423, 714 and 715................................     1902-AB93
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4282        Revision of FERC Form No. 6: Annual Report of Oil Pipeline Companies................     1902-AB87
4283        Records Retention Project...........................................................     1902-AB88
4284        Well Category Determinations........................................................     1902-AB98
4285        Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications.................................     1902-AB99
4286        Collaborative Procedures for Energy Facility Applications...........................     1902-AC00
4287        Open Access Same-Time Information System and Standards of Conduct...................     1902-AC04
4288        Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS) and Standards of Conduct...........     1902-AC05
4289        Five-Year Review of Oil Pipeline Pricing Index......................................     1902-AC06
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)           Long-Term Actions


  



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4277. 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
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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4278. 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 amended 18 CFR part 33 to update the filing 
requirements for applications under part 33, including applications for

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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                      11/28/00                    65 FR 70984
Final Rule Effective            01/29/01
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AB73
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4279. 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 has issued a rulemaking to begin implementing 
electronic filing of documents via the Internet, in lieu of paper 
filings. At this time, only limited categories of documents are being 
accepted, but these categories will be expanded gradually over time, in 
some cases by further rulemakings. 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
Final Rule                      09/21/00                    65 FR 57088
Final Rule Effective            11/01/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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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4280. 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 amended 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                      11/02/00                    65 FR 65757
Final Rule Effective            01/01/01
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Herman Dalgetty, Office of the Executive Director, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-2918

RIN: 1902-AB92
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4281. 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 conversion from paper to electronic filing of FERC Forms Nos. 
423 (Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants), 
714 (Annual Electric Control and Planning Area Report) and 715 (Annual 
Transmission Planning and Evaluation Report). (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

Agency Contact: Patricia Morris, Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-6990

RIN: 1902-AB93

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4282. REVISION OF FERC FORM NO. 6: ANNUAL REPORT OF OIL PIPELINE 
COMPANIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 357

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/26/00                    65 FR 81335
Final Rule Effective            01/25/01
Order Denying Rehearing         02/16/01                    66 FR 10573

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Christine Lauermann
Phone: 202 208-0087

RIN: 1902-AB87
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4283. RECORDS RETENTION PROJECT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order Denying Rehearing         11/16/00                    65 FR 69251

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Christine Lauermann
Phone: 202 208-0087

RIN: 1902-AB88
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4284. WELL CATEGORY DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order Denying Rehearing         12/13/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacob Silverman
Phone: 202 208-2078

RIN: 1902-AB98
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4285. REGULATIONS GOVERNING OFF-THE-RECORD COMMUNICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order on Rehearing and 
Clarification                   11/30/00                    65 FR 71247

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Samuel Soopper
Phone: 202 208-0154

RIN: 1902-AB99
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4286. COLLABORATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ENERGY FACILITY APPLICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order on Rehearing              11/02/00                    65 FR 65752

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Richard Hoffmann
Phone: 202 208-0066

RIN: 1902-AC00
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4287. 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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Order Adopting Revised 
``Business Practices Standards 
for OASIS Transactions''        11/01/00                    65 FR 65262

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marvin Rosenberg
Phone: 202 208-1283

RIN: 1902-AC04
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4288. OPEN ACCESS SAME-TIME INFORMATION SYSTEM (OASIS) 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 Action                    08/10/00                    65 FR 48990

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marvin Rosenberg
Phone: 202 208-1283

RIN: 1902-AC05
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4289. FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF OIL PIPELINE PRICING INDEX

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 342

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order Concluding Initial Five-
Year Review of the Oil Pipeline 
Pricing Index                   12/20/00                    65 FR 79711

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harris S. Wood
Phone: 202 208-0224

RIN: 1902-AC06
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