[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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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 8 rulemakings listed, 5 are current or projected rulemakings, and 3 
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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4442         Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers....................................     1902-AC07
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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4443         Treatment of Responses to FERC Form No. 580 Interrogatories........................     1902-AB57
4444         Electronic Filing of FERC Form Nos. 423, 714 and 715...............................     1902-AB93
4445         Electronic Service of Documents....................................................     1902-AC08
4446         Electronic Filing of Documents.....................................................     1902-AC09
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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4447         Revised Filing Requirements Under Part 33 of the Commission's Regulations..........     1902-AB73
4448         Electronic Filing..................................................................     1902-AB89
4449         Revision of Annual Charges Assessed to Public Utilities............................     1902-AB92
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)         Proposed Rule Stage


  



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4442.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR TRANSMISSION PROVIDERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3423; 16 USC 791 to 
825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 37; 18 CFR 161; 18 CFR 250; 18 CFR 358

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is considering whether to promulgate new 
standards of conduct regulations that would apply uniformly to natural 
gas pipelines and public utilities that are currently subject to the 
gas standards of conduct of 18 CFR part 161 and the electric standards 
of conduct at 18 CFR part 37. (Docket No. RM01-10-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/05/01                    66 FR 50919
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Demetra E. Anas, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0178
Fax: 202 208-0057

RIN: 1902-AC07

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)           Long-Term Actions






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4443. 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: 202 208-0321

RIN: 1902-AB57
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4444. ELECTRONIC FILING OF FERC FORM NOS. 423, 714 AND 715

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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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4445.  ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is considering whether to amend its 
regulations to provide for electronic service of Commission issuances. 
This would provide participants in Commission proceedings with faster, 
more efficient notice of orders and other documents. (Docket No. RM01-
11-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               10/04/01                    66 FR 50591
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wilbur Miller, General 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-AC08
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4446.  ELECTRONIC FILING OF DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 specified 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. RM00-12-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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, General 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-AC09

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)           Completed Actions






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4447. REVISED FILING REQUIREMENTS UNDER PART 33 OF THE COMMISSION'S 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 33

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order on Rehearing              03/23/01                    66 FR 16121

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Julia A. Lake
Phone: 202 208-2019

RIN: 1902-AB73
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4448. ELECTRONIC FILING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Electronic Filing 
Demonstrations                  10/27/00                    65 FR 64437
Final Rule Effective            11/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Wilbur Miller
Phone: 202 208-0953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AB89
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4449. REVISION OF ANNUAL CHARGES ASSESSED TO PUBLIC UTILITIES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 382.102; 18 CFR 382.201

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order Denying Rehearing         03/21/01                    66 FR 15793

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Herman Dalgetty
Phone: 202 219-2918

RIN: 1902-AB92
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