[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 21 
rulemakings listed, 16 are current or projected rulemakings, and 5 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--Long--Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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4182        Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers.....................................    1902--AC07
4183        Electronic Filing of Documents......................................................    1902--AC09
4184        Standardizing Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures...................    1902--AC15
4185        Electricity Market Design and Structure (Remedying Undue Discrimination Through Open    1902--AC18
            Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design).................
4186        Electronic Tariff Filings...........................................................    1902--AC19
4187        Regulations of Cash Management Practices............................................    1902--AC23
4188        Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures........    1902--AC26
4189        Natural Gas Pipelines Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices........................    1902--AC28
4190        Standard of Review for Proposed Changes to Market--Based Rate Contracts for             1902--AC29
            Wholesale Sales of Electric Energy by Public Utilities..............................
4191        Hydroelectric Licensing Regulations Under the Federal Power Act.....................    1902--AC30
4192        Electronic Registration.............................................................    1902--AC31
4193        Emergency Reconstruction of Interstate Natural Gas Facilities Under the Natural Gas     1902--AC36
            Act.................................................................................
4194        Proposed Pricing Policy for Efficient Operation and Expansion of Transmission Grid..    1902--AC39
4195        Quarterly Financial Reporting and Revisions to the Annual Reports...................    1902--AC43
4196        Amendments to Conform Regulations With Order No. 630 (Critical Energy Infrastructure    1902--AC44
            Information Final Rule).............................................................
4197        Amendments to Blanket Sales Certificates............................................    1902--AC45
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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4198        Critical Energy Infrastructure Information..........................................    1902--AC11
4199        Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Rate Filing Requirements for Asset Retirement      1902--AC34
            Obligations.........................................................................
4200        Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines................    1902--AC37
4201        Delegation of Authority.............................................................    1902--AC41
4202        Policy Statement on Consultation With Indian Tribes in Commission Proceedings.......    1902--AC42
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)           Long-Term Actions






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4182. 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 161 and the electric standards of conduct at 
18 CFR part 37. (Docket No. RM01--10--000.)

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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: 202 502--8178
Fax: 202 208--0057

RIN: 1902-AC07
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4183. 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 updated its electronic filing system to 
release 4.0 and began accepting additional types of documents for 
filing via the Internet in lieu of paper copies. (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
New Release and Additional 
Qualified Docs.                 12/12/02                    67 FR 76397


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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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4184. 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 amended its regulations to require public 
utilities that own, control, or operate facilities used for 
transmitting electric energy in interstate commerce to have on file 
standard procedures and a standard agreement for interconnection of 
generators larger than 20 megawatts. (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
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/01/02                     67 FR 3632
NPRM                            05/02/02                    67 FR 22249
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Final Rule                      08/18/03                    68 FR 49846
Final Rule Effective            10/20/03
Order on Rehearing               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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4185. 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 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 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. The Commission has not scheduled a date for 
finalizing this rule. It has issued a White Paper in response to 
comments on the rule and is holding regional conferences to further 
discuss issues raised by states and industry participants. (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
White Paper                     04/28/03
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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4186. 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

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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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4187. 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 amended its regulations by implementing 
documentation requirements for FERC--regulated entities that 
participate in cash management programs. The Commission is also seeking 
comments on new reporting requirements that require FERC--regulated 
entities to file their cash management agreements with the Commission, 
and to notify the Commission when their proprietary capital ratios fall 
below 30 percent, and when their proprietary capital ratios 
subsequently return to or exceed 30 percent. (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
Interim Final Rule              07/08/03                    68 FR 40500
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/07/03
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/07/03
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Roidakis, Attorney, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502--8206

RIN: 1902-AC23
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4188. 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 proposes the addition of standard small 
generator interconnection procedures and a standard small generator 
interconnection agreement to the open access transmission tariffs of 
public utilities that own, operate, or control facilities for 
transmitting electric energy in interstate commerce. (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        12/20/02                    67 FR 70194
NPRM                            08/19/03                    68 FR 49974
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/03
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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-AC26
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4189. NATURAL GAS PIPELINES NEGOTIATED RATE 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 has determined to modify its Negotiated Rate 
Policy. The Commission has revised its filing requirements to increase 
the transparency of negotiated rates in order to minimize the potential 
for discrimination and will no longer permit the pricing of negotiated 
rates based upon natural gas commodity price indices. (Docket No. 
PL02--6--000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               07/25/02                    67 FR 48592
NOI Comment Period End          09/25/02                    67 FR 53350
Modification of Negotiated Rate 
Policy                          08/05/03                    68 FR 46179


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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4190. 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                       08/08/02                    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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4191. HYDROELECTRIC LICENSING REGULATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL POWER ACT

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 4; 18 CFR 5; 18 CFR 9; 18 CFR 16; 18 CFR 375; 18 
CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission revised its regulations pertaining to 
hydroelectric licensing under the Federal Power Act. The revisions 
create a new licensing process in which a potential license applicant's 
pre--filing consultation and the Commission's scoping pursuant to the 
National Environmental Policy Act would be conducted concurrently, 
rather than sequentially. The Rules also provide for increased public 
participation in pre--filing consultation. (Docket No. RM02--16--000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/21/03                    68 FR 13898
NPRM Comment Period End         04/21/03
Final Rule                      08/25/03                    68 FR 51070
Final Rule Effective            10/23/03
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: John Clements, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of General Counsel, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502--8070

RIN: 1902-AC30
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4192. ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 390

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission suspended the effective date of its 
requirement that users of its online applications register 
electronically. 18 CFR 390.1 is suspended until the new effective date 
is announced by the Commission, in a document published in the Federal 
Register. (Docket No. RM02--10--000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      08/12/02                    67 FR 52406
Final Rule Effective            01/15/03                     68 FR 1964
Final Rule Suspension           02/14/03                     68 FR 7416


Next Action Undetermined

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: 202 502--8953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC31
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4193. EMERGENCY RECONSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS FACILITIES 
UNDER THE NATURAL GAS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 375

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to enable natural gas 
interstate pipeline companies to replace mainline facilities using a 
route other than the existing right--of--way, and to commence 
construction without prior notice and without project cost constraints, 
when immediate action is required to restore service in an emergency 
due to a sudden unanticipated loss of natural gas or capacity for 
protection of life or health or for maintenance of physical property. 
(Docket No. RM03--4--000 and AD02--14.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/28/03                     68 FR 4120
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/03
Final Rule                      05/28/03                    68 FR 31596
Final Rule Effective            07/14/03
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Christin, Managing Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502--6022

RIN: 1902-AC36
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4194. PROPOSED PRICING POLICY FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION AND EXPANSION OF 
TRANSMISSION GRID

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. 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 a new pricing policy for the rates of 
transmission owners that transfer operational control of their 
transmission facilities to a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), 
from independent transmission companies (ITCs) with RTOs, or pursue 
additional measures that promote efficient operation and expansion of 
the transmission grid. The proposed policy creates rate incentives that 
reward RTO and ITC formation. (Docket No. PL03--1--000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Proposed Policy 
Statement                       01/27/03                     68 FR 3842
Comments Due                    03/13/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Pointer, Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 502--8761

RIN: 1902-AC39

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4195. [bull] QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTING AND REVISIONS TO THE ANNUAL 
REPORTS

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 79; 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 
USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791a to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 
9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 42 USC 60502; 49 USC app. 1--85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 141; 18 CFR 260; 18 CFR 357; 18 CFR 375

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations by 
establishing quarterly financial reporting requirements for 
jurisdictional public utilities, licensees, natural gas and oil 
pipeline companies. The Commission proposes to make certain changes to 
the existing Annual Reports to improve the quality of financial 
information filed with the Commission and to provide consistency in the 
reporting of financial information for all periods. (Docket No. RM03--
8--000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/07/03                    68 FR 40340
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/03
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Julia A. Lake, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 502--8370
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC43
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4196. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO CONFORM REGULATIONS WITH ORDER NO. 630 
(CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION FINAL RULE)

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

Legal Authority: 15 USC 79; 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 
USC 791a to 827c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 4; 18 CFR 16; 18 CFR 141; 18 CFR 157

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission revised its regulations requiring companies to 
make information directly available to the public under certain 
circumstances. The revisions are necessary to conform these regulations 
to Order No. 630, which established guidelines for the handling of 
Critical Energy Infrastructure Information. (Docket No. RM03--6--000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/16/03                    68 FR 18538
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/03
Final Rule                      09/02/03                    68 FR 52089
Final Rule Effective            10/23/03
Order on Rehearing               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: 202 502--8953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC44
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4197. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO BLANKET SALES CERTIFICATES

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

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend the blanket certificates for 
unbundled gas sales services held by interstate natural gas pipelines 
and the blanket marketing certificates held by persons making sales for 
resale of gas at negotiated rates in interstate commerce to require 
that pipelines and all sellers for resale adhere to a code of conduct 
with respect to gas sales. (Docket No. RM03--10--000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/07/03                    68 FR 40207
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/03                    68 FR 46133
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Faerberg, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502--8275
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC45
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4198. CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 388

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            04/02/03
Order on Rehearing              08/06/03                    68 FR 46456

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol C. Johnson
Phone: 202 502--8521
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC11

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4199. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL REPORTING, AND RATE FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR 
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35; 18 CFR 101; 18 CFR 154; 18 CFR 201; 18 CFR 
346; 18 CFR 352

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/21/03                    68 FR 19610
Final Rule Effective            05/21/03
Order on Rehearing              07/31/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Klose
Phone: 202 502--8283
Email: [email protected]

Julia A. Lake
Phone: 202 502--8370
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC34
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4200. STANDARDS FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS 
PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/21/03                    68 FR 13813
Final Rule Effective            04/21/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Goldenberg
Phone: 202 502--8685

RIN: 1902-AC37
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4201. [bull] DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

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; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 376

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations on delegations of 
authority to reflect changes in the Commission's internal structure. 
Specifically, the Commission duplicated existing authorities delegated 
to the Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates and General Counsel for the 
newly formed Office of Market Oversight and Investigation. (Docket No. 
RM03--7--000.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            05/07/03
Final Rule                      05/14/03                    68 FR 25814

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Arlene T. McCarthy, Staff Attorney, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502--8567

RIN: 1902-AC41
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4202. [bull] POLICY STATEMENT ON CONSULTATION WITH INDIAN TRIBES IN 
COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS

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

Legal Authority: 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; 5 
USC 601

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued this policy statement to articulate its 
commitment to promote a government--to--government relationship between 
itself and federally--recognized Indian tribes. The policy statement 
establishes a tribal liaison position as well as establishing certain 
actions specific to the hydroelectric program. (Docket No. PL03--4--
000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule -- Policy Statement  08/06/03                    68 FR 46452
Final Rule Effective            09/05/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Molloy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 
20426
Phone: 202 502--8771

RIN: 1902-AC42
[FR Doc. 03-24036 Filed 12-19-03; 8:45 am]
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