[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 19 
rulemakings listed, 15 are current or projected rulemakings, and 4 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--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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4133        Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures........     1902-AC26
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                            Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4134        Electricity Market Design and Structure (Remedying Undue Discrimination Through Open     1902-AC18
            Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design).................
4135        Hydroelectric Licensing Regulations Under the Federal Power Act.....................     1902-AC30
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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4136        Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers.....................................     1902-AC07
4137        Electronic Filing of Documents......................................................     1902-AC09
4138        Critical Energy Infrastructure Information and Guidance for Filings in the Interim..     1902-AC11
4139        Standards For Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines................     1902-AC13
4140        Accounting and Reporting of Financial Instruments, Comprehensive Income, Derivatives     1902-AC14
            and Hedging Activities..............................................................
4141        Standardizing Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures...................     1902-AC15
4142        Electronic Tariff Filings...........................................................     1902-AC19
4143        Regulations of Cash Management Practices............................................     1902-AC23
4144        Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule....................................     1902-AC24
4145        Assignment of Firm Capacity on Upstream Interstate Pipelines........................     1902-AC25
4146        Notice of Inquiry Concerning Natural Gas Pipelines Negotiated Policies and Practices     1902-AC28
4147        Standard of Review for Proposed Changes to Market-Based Rate Contracts for Wholesale     1902-AC29
            Sales of Electric Energy by Public Utilities........................................
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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4148        Electronic Service of Documents.....................................................     1902-AC08
4149        Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements..........................................     1902-AC16
4150        Standards For Business Practices Of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines................     1902-AC22
4151        Revised Fees for Record Requests....................................................     1902-AC27
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)               Prerule Stage






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4133. [bull] STANDARDIZATION OF SMALL GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION 
AGREEMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 
42 USC 7101 to 7532

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on standard small generator 
interconnection agreements and procedures. (Docket No. RM02-12-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           08/26/02                    67 FR 54749
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/04/02
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael G. Henry, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8532

RIN: 1902-AC26
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)         Proposed Rule Stage






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4134. ELECTRICITY MARKET DESIGN AND STRUCTURE (REMEDYING UNDUE 
DISCRIMINATION THROUGH OPEN ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND STANDARD 
ELECTRICITY MARKET DESIGN)

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791s 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 proposing to amend its regulations under 
the Federal Power Act, to modify the pro forma open access transmission 
tariff established under the Commission's order No. 888, to provide for 
non-discriminatory standardized transmission service and wholesale 
electric markets, and so to remedy remaining undue discrimination in 
the provision of interstate transmission services and in other industry 
practices, and to assure just and reasonable rates within and among 
regional power markets. (Docket No. RM01-12-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/29/02                    67 FR 55452
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/02
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alice Fernandez, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Markets Tariffs and Rates, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6389

RIN: 1902-AC18
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4135. [bull] HYDROELECTRIC LICENSING REGULATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL POWER 
ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 797(e); 16 USC 825h

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission expects to issue a notice of proposed 
rulemaking to amend its regulations under the Federal Power Act 
concerning the development and processing of applications for a 
hydroelectric project license. (Docket No. RM02-16-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy Welch, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Energy Projects, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC30
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)           Long-Term Actions






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4136. 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

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Demetra E. Anas, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8178
Fax: 202 208-0057

RIN: 1902-AC07
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4137. 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
Phone: 202 502-8953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC09
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4138. CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR 
FILINGS IN THE INTERIM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 to 305; 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 375; 18 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to revise its rules to address 
public availability of critical energy infrastructure information. 
(Docket Nos. RM02-4-000, PL02-1-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               01/23/02                     67 FR 3129
NPRM                            09/13/02                    67 FR 57994
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/02
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8521
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC11
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4139. 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 open access regulations governing 
standards for conducting business practices and electronic 
communications with interstate natural gas pipeline. The Commission 
adopted the most recent version, Version 1.5, of the consensus industry 
standards, promulgated by the Wholesale Gas Quadrant of the North 
American Energy Standards Board (NAESB), formerly the Gas Industry 
Standards Board. (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                      05/08/02                    67 FR 30788
Final Rule Effective            06/07/02
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: 202 502-8685

RIN: 1902-AC13
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4140. 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

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Phone: 202 502-8370

RIN: 1902-AC14
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4141. 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 proposes to amend its regulations to require 
public utilities to file the standardized interconnection agreement and 
procedures to be adopted in this proceeding and to take and provide 
interconnection service under them. (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                            05/02/02                    67 FR 22249
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick G. Rooney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6205

RIN: 1902-AC15
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4142. ELECTRONIC TARIFF FILINGS

Priority: Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               03/20/01                    66 FR 15673


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bolton Pierce, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8803

RIN: 1902-AC19
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4143. [bull] REGULATIONS OF CASH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717o; 16 USC 825(h); 49 App USC 20 (1988); 49 
App USC 12 (1988)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing to establish limits on the amount 
of funds that can be swept from a regulated subsidiary to a 
nonregulated parent under so-called ``cash management'' programs, as 
well as certain other requirements. (Docket No. RM02-14-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/07/02                    67 FR 51150
NPRM Comment Period End         08/28/02
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Klose, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Executive Director, Divison of Regulatory Accounting Policy, 
888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8283
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC23
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4144. [bull] CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT RULE

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461; 31 USC 3701

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued a final rule for a Civil Monetary 
Penalty Inflation Adjustment as mandated by the Debt Colletion 
Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA) to adjust the Commission's civil 
monetary penalties for inflation on a periodic bases. This rule will 
allow the Commission's penalties to keep pace with inflation and 
thereby maintain the deterrent effect Congress intended when it 
originally specified penalties.
The first mandatory adjustment, as mandated by the DCIA, increases all 
of the Commission's penalty provisions by ten percent. The Commission 
is required to review its penalties again at least once every four 
years thereafter and adjust them as necessary for inflation according 
to a specified formula. (Docket No. RM02-11-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      08/12/02                    67 FR 52410
Final Rule Effective            08/12/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carolyn Van DerJagt, Attorney Advisor, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8620

RIN: 1902-AC24
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4145. [bull] ASSIGNMENT OF FIRM CAPACITY ON UPSTREAM INTERSTATE 
PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to remove from its regulations the 
Order No. 636 requirement that pipelines assign their upstream 
capacaity to their firm shippers. (Docket No. RM01-6-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/18/02                    67 FR 19136

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NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/02
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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: 202 502-8695

RIN: 1902-AC25
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4146. [bull] NOTICE OF INQUIRY CONCERNING NATURAL GAS PIPELINES 
NEGOTIATED POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717d; 15 USC 717e

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued a notice of inquiry to seek comments on 
its negotiated rate policies and practices, established in Alternatives 
to Traditional Cost-of-Service Ratemaking for Natural Gas Pieplines, 
Regulation of Negotiated Transportation Services of Natural Gas 
Pipelines, Statement of Policy and Request for Comments. (Docket No. 
PL02-6-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               07/25/02                    67 FR 48592
Comment Period End              08/26/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael G. Henry, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8532

RIN: 1902-AC28
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4147. [bull] STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO MARKET-BASED 
RATE CONTRACTS FOR WHOLESALE SALES OF ELECTRIC ENERGY BY PUBLIC 
UTILITIES

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

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to adopt a policy statement on the 
standard of review to be met to justify proposed changes in market-
based rate contracts for wholesale sales of electric energy by public 
utilities in light of Mobile-Sierra doctrine. (Docket No. PL02-7-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Proposed Policy 
Statement                       08/01/02                    67 FR 51516


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shaheda Sultan, Staff Attorney, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8845

RIN: 1902-AC29
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)           Completed Actions






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4148. ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               10/04/01                    66 FR 50591

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Wilbur Miller
Phone: 202 502-8953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC08
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4149. REVISED PUBLIC UTILITY FILING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      05/08/02                    67 FR 31043
Final Rule Effective            07/08/02
Order on Rehearing              07/18/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Keith Pierce
Phone: 202 502-8525

RIN: 1902-AC16
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4150. STANDARDS FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS 
PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            04/17/02
Order on Rehearing              07/03/02                    67 FR 44529

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Goldenberg
Phone: 202 502-8685

RIN: 1902-AC22
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4151. [bull] REVISED FEES FOR RECORD REQUESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 3506(d)(4)(D)

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CFR Citation: 18 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulation to increase the fee for 
hard copies of documents printed from the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Records Information System (FERRIS) from 15 to 20 cents per page. 
(Docket No. RM02-8-000)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            04/26/02
Final Rule                      05/02/02                    67 FR 21994

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Katherina Quijada-Cusack, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of the Chief of Information Officer, 888 First 
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8748

RIN: 1902-AC27
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