[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 18 
rulemakings listed, 11 are current or projected rulemakings, and 7 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.

 Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.

                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3850        Standards For Business Practices Of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines................     1902-AC22
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Long-Term Actions
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3851        Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers.....................................     1902-AC07
3852        Electronic Service of Documents.....................................................     1902-AC08
3853        Electronic Filing of Documents......................................................     1902-AC09
3854        Guidance for Filings in the Interim.................................................     1902-AC11
3855        Standards For Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines................     1902-AC13
3856        Accounting and Reporting of Financial Instruments, Comprehensive Income, Derivatives     1902-AC14
            and Hedging Activities..............................................................
3857        Standardizing Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures...................     1902-AC15
3858        Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements..........................................     1902-AC16
3859        Electricity Market Design and Structure.............................................     1902-AC18
3860        Electronic Filings..................................................................     1902-AC19
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3861        Electronic Filing of FERC Form Nos. 423, 714 and 715................................     1902-AB93
3862        Amendments to Rules Governing Off-the-Record Communications.........................     1902-AC10
3863        Natural Gas Pipeline; Project Cost and Annual Limits................................     1902-AC12
3864        Policy on Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for Gas Transmission          1902-AC17
            Facilities in the Offshore Southern Louisiana Area..................................
3865        Annual Update of Filing Fees........................................................     1902-AC20
3866        Update of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Fees Schedule for Annual            1902-AC21
            Charges for the Use of Government Lands.............................................
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  Regulation
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1902-AB57        Treatment of Responses to FERC Form No. 580 Interrogatories                                    03/15/2002   Withdrawn
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3850.  STANDARDS FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS 
PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations governing standards 
for interstate pipeline business operations and communications to 
require that pipelines permit releasing shippers to recall released 
capacity and renominate such recalled capacity at each nomination 
opportunity. (Docket No. RM96-1-019.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/19/01                    66 FR 53134
NPRM Comment Period End         11/19/01
Final Rule                      03/18/02                    67 FR 11906
Final Rule Effective            04/17/02
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-AC22
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3851. 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
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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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3852. ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, October 21, 2003, Government 
Paperwork Elimination Act.

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


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-AC08
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3853. 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: Other, Statutory, October 21, 2003, Government 
Paperwork Elimination Act.

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

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Phone: 202 208-0953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC09
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3854.  GUIDANCE FOR FILINGS IN THE INTERIM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is considering whether to revise its rules to 
address public availability of critical energy infrastructure 
information. (Docket No. RM02-4-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               01/23/02                     67 FR 3129


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Carol C. Johnson, Staff Attorney, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC 
20426
Phone: 202 208-0457
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC11
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3855.  STANDARDS FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS 
PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend section 284.12 of its 
regulations governing standards for conducting business practices with 
interstate natural gas pipelines. (Docket No. RM96-1-020.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/02/02                       67 FR 44
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/02
Final Rule                       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-AC13
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3856.  ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, COMPREHENSIVE 
INCOME, DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 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; 42 USC 
7651 to 7651o; 49 USC 60502; 49 app. USC 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 101; 18 CFR 201; 18 CFR 352

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations to update 
the accounting and reporting requirements under its Uniform Systems of 
Accounts for jurisdictional public utilities, natural gas companies and 
oil pipelines. (Docket No. RM02-3-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/08/02                     67 FR 1026
NPRM Comment Period End         03/11/02
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC14
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3857.  STANDARDIZING GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND 
PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant. 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is seeking comments on a standard generator 
interconnection agreement and procedures. (Docket No. RM02-1-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/01/01                    66 FR 55140
Extension of Time               12/21/01                    66 FR 65858
Extension of Time               01/25/02                     67 FR 3632
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/01/02
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick G. Rooney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 501-5546

RIN: 1902-AC15
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3858.  REVISED PUBLIC UTILITY FILING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 601; 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3342; 16 
USC 791a to 825y; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 2.8; 18 CFR 35.1; 18 CFR 35.10a; 18 CFR 35.10b; 18 
CFR 37.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to eliminate service agreements for 
market-based sales of electric energy and for certain transmission 
services, and quarterly transaction reports on short-term sales and 
purchases of electric energy. In their place, the Commission would 
require that an Index of Customers and transaction reports be filed and 
also posted on company websites. (Docket No. RM01-8-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/06/01                    66 FR 40929
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/01
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Keith Pierce, Market Tariffs and Rates, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0525

RIN: 1902-AC16
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3859.  ELECTRICITY MARKET DESIGN AND STRUCTURE

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to reform public utilities' open 
access tariffs to reflect a standardized wholesale market design and to 
enhance competition in wholesale electric markets and broaden the 
benefits and cost savings to all wholesale and retail customers. 
(Docket No. RM01-12-000.)

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alice Fernandez, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Markets Tariffs and Rates, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0089

RIN: 1902-AC18
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3860.  ELECTRONIC FILINGS

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

Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-130

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 131; 18 CFR 154; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 35; 18 CFR 
250; 18 CFR 330; 18 CFR 341; 18 CFR 342; 18 CFR 344; 18 CFR 346; 18 CFR 
348; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, October 21, 2003, Government 
Paperwork Elimination Act.

Abstract: The Commission is considering making the electronic filing 
format of gas, electric, and oil tariffs mandatory. (Docket No. RM01-5-
000.)

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Bourque, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Markets Tariffs and Rates, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2338

RIN: 1902-AC19
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3861. ELECTRONIC FILING OF FERC FORM NOS. 423, 714 AND 715

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 141.51; 18 CFR 141.61; 18 CFR 141.300; 18 CFR 
385.2011

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/28/01                    66 FR 67076
Final Rule Effective            01/28/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Morris
Phone: 202 208-6990

RIN: 1902-AB93
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3862.  AMENDMENTS TO RULES GOVERNING OFF-THE-RECORD COMMUNICATIONS

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 app USC 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission revised its regulations governing off-the-
record communications. (Docket No. RM02-5-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/31/01                    66 FR 67480
Final Rule Effective            12/31/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Moira Notargiacomo, Attorney Advisor, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-1079

RIN: 1902-AC10
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3863.  NATURAL GAS PIPELINE; PROJECT COST AND ANNUAL LIMITS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 157

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission computed and published the project cost and 
annual limits for natural gas pipelines. (Docket No. RM81-19-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule Effective            01/01/02
Final Rule                      02/11/02                     67 FR 6167

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC12
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3864.  POLICY ON CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR 
GAS TRANSMISSION FACILITIES IN THE OFFSHORE SOUTHERN LOUISIANA AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 601; 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 
USC 792 to 825y; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 42 USC 4321 to 4361; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352

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CFR Citation: 18 CFR 2.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission removed from its regulations the general 
statement of policy with respect to the issuance of certificates of 
public convenience and necessity for the construction and operation of 
pipeline transmission facilities in the Louisiana Offshore area. The 
Commission announced a new policy with respect to pipeline 
constructions in the offshore Louisiana area in ANR Pipeline Company in 
1997. Since the old policy has changed, the Commission removed it from 
the regulations. (Docket No. RM01-7-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule Effective            03/13/02
Final Rule                      03/19/02                    67 FR 12468

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cecilia Desmond, Attorney Advisor, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-2280

RIN: 1902-AC17
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3865.  ANNUAL UPDATE OF FILING FEES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 16 USC 791 to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 
2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 app USC 1 to 
85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued an update of its filing fees. The 
update adjusts the fees on the basis of the Commission's costs for 
Fiscal Year 2000. (Docket No. RM02-6-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/05/01                    66 FR 63162
Final Rule Effective            01/04/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Troy Cole, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office 
of the Executive Director, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-2970

RIN: 1902-AC20
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3866.  UPDATE OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION'S FEES 
SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL CHARGES FOR THE USE OF GOVERNMENT LANDS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission updated its schedule of fees for the use of 
government lands. (Docket No. RM02-2-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule Effective            10/01/01                    66 FR 59361
Final Rule                      11/28/01                    66 FR 59361

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fannie Kingsberry, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Financial Services Division, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-2885

RIN: 1902-AC21
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