[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 23 
rulemakings listed, 16 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--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4067        Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers.......................................    1902-AC07
4068        Standardizing Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures.....................    1902-AC15
4069        Electricity Market Design and Structure (Remedying Undue Discrimination Through Open      1902-AC18
            Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design)...................
4070        Electronic Tariff Filings.............................................................    1902-AC19
4071        Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures..........    1902-AC26
4072        Natural Gas Pipelines Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices..........................    1902-AC28
4073        Standard of Review for Proposed Changes to Market-Based Rate Contracts for Wholesale      1902-AC29
            Sales of Electric Energy by Public Utilities..........................................
4074        Hydroelectric Licensing Regulations Under the Federal Power Act.......................    1902-AC30
4075        Electronic Registration...............................................................    1902-AC31
4076        Emergency Reconstruction of Interstate Natural Gas Facilities Under the Natural Gas       1902-AC36
            Act...................................................................................
4077        Proposed Pricing Policy for Efficient Operation and Expansion of Transmission Grid....    1902-AC39
4078        Quarterly Financial Reporting and Revisions to the Annual Reports.....................    1902-AC43
4079        Amendments to Blanket Sales Certificates..............................................    1902-AC45
4080        Creditworthiness Standards for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines.......................    1902-AC47
4081        Critical Energy Infrastructure Information............................................    1902-AC50
4082        Market-Based Rates for Public Utilities...............................................    1902-AC51
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4083        Electronic Filing of Documents........................................................    1902-AC09
4084        Regulations of Cash Management Practices..............................................    1902-AC23
4085        Amendments to Conform Regulations With Order No. 630 (Critical Energy Infrastructure      1902-AC44
            Information Final Rule)...............................................................
4086        Emergency Closures....................................................................    1902-AC46
4087        Update of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Fees Schedule for Annual Charges     1902-AC48
            for the Use of Government Lands.......................................................
4088        Natural Gas Pipelines: Project Cost and Annual Limits.................................    1902-AC49
4089        Regulations Under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Governing the Movement of         1902-AC52
            Natural Gas on Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf..............................
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)           Long-Term Actions






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4067. 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; 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted standards of conduct that apply 
uniformly to interstate natural gas pipelines and public utilities 
(jointly referred to as transmission providers). The standards of 
conduct will govern the relationships between regulated transmission 
providers and all of their energy affiliates. (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                      12/11/03                    68 FR 69134
Final Rule Effective            02/09/04
Order on Rehearing              04/29/04                    69 FR 23562
Order on Rehearing Effective    06/01/04


Next Action Undetermined

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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4068. 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            01/20/04
Order on Rehearing              03/26/04                    69 FR 15932
Order on Rehearing Effective    04/26/04                    69 FR 15932


Next Action Undetermined

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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4069. 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 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. It issued a Staff 
Paper on Regional Choices for Implementing the Elements of the White 
Paper and is coordinating market designs through individual filings so 
as to accommodate regional variation. (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
Staff Paper on Regional Choices 
for Implementing the Elements of 
the White Paper                 07/07/03
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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4070. 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

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of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 
20426
Phone: 202 502-8803

RIN: 1902-AC19
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4071. 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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4072. 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: Robert D. McLean, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8156

RIN: 1902-AC28
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4073. 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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4074. 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 amended its regulations to establish a new 
hydroelectric licensing process that integrates pre-filing consultation 
with preparation of the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act 
document and improves coordination of the licensing process with other 
Federal and state regulatory processes. The final rule retained the 
existing traditional licensing process and the alternative licensing 
procedures, and established rule for selection of a licensing process. 
The final rule also modifies some aspects of the traditional licensing 
process. (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              02/04/04                     69 FR 5268


Next Action Undetermined

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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4075. 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, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC31
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4076. 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 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 Nos. 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, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6022

RIN: 1902-AC36
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4077. 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, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, 
DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8761

Zeny Magos, Energy Industry Analyst, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8244

RIN: 1902-AC39
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4078. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTING AND REVISIONS TO THE ANNUAL REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 amended its financial reporting regulations to 
establish new quarterly financial reporting for respondents that file 
FERC Annual Reports. The Commission updated its financial annual 
reporting requirements to add new schedules on ancillary services, 
electric transmission peak loads, and to update its statistical 
classifications reported on certain schedules. (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                      02/26/04                     69 FR 9030
Final Rule Effective            03/29/04
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC43

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4079. AMENDMENTS TO BLANKET SALES CERTIFICATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 amended 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                      11/26/03                    68 FR 66323
Final Rule Effective            12/26/03
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert D. McLean, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8156

RIN: 1902-AC45
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4080.  CREDITWORTHINESS STANDARDS FOR INTERSTATE 
NATURAL GAS PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 1701 
to 7352; 43 USC 1331 to 1356

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to require 
interstate natural gas pipelines to follow standardized procedures for 
determining the creditworthiness of their shippers. The proposed 
regulations are intended to promote consistent practices among 
interstate pipelines and provide shippers with an objective and 
transparent creditworthiness evaluation. (Docket No. RM04-4-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/25/04                     69 FR 8587
NPRM Comment Period End         03/26/04
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jason Stanek, Legal Advisor, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8403

RIN: 1902-AC47
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4081.  CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION

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 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued notice seeking public comment on 
functioning of existing regulations dealing with critical energy 
infrastructure information in order to determine whether regulatory 
changes should be made. (Docket Nos. RM02-4-002, PL02-1-002.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice Soliciting Public Comment02/25/04                     69 FR 8638
Comment Period End              03/15/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol C. Johnson, Staff Attorney, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the 
General Counsel, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8521
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC50
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4082.  MARKET-BASED RATES FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding, and 
announces that it will hold technical conferences on the adequacy of 
its current four-pronged analysis used to assess whether applicants 
should be granted market-based rate authority, and whether and how it 
should be modified to ensure that the resulting rates are just and 
reasonable under the Federal Power Act. (Docket No. RM04-7-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Initiation of Rulemaking 
Proceeding on Market-Based Rates 
and Notice of Technical 
Conference                      04/22/04                    69 FR 21777


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jerome Pederson, Energy Industry Analyst, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 
20426
Phone: 202 502-8903

Michelle Barnaby, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8407

RIN: 1902-AC51

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4083. ELECTRONIC FILING OF DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of New Release for 
Electronic Filing               09/15/03                    68 FR 53977

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1902-AC09
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4084. REGULATIONS OF CASH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 101; 18 CFR 141; 18 CFR 201; 18 CFR 260; 18 CFR 
352; 18 CFR 357

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/31/03                    68 FR 61993
Final Rule Effective            12/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Roidakis
Phone: 202 502-8206

RIN: 1902-AC23
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4085. AMENDMENTS TO CONFORM REGULATIONS WITH ORDER NO. 630 (CRITICAL 
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION FINAL RULE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/02/03                    68 FR 52089
Final Rule Effective            10/23/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC44
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4086.  EMERGENCY CLOSURES

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; 28 USC 2461; 31 UC 
3701; 42 USC 7107 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USA app 1 to 85

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission revised the regulations governing computation 
of time to cover situations in which its offices are closed due to 
temporary emergency conditions such as severe weather. This change will 
prevent unintended Commission action and eliminate possible hardship by 
ensuring that filing deadlines and deadlines for action by the 
Commission do not expire during times when the Commission is unable to 
accept filings or issue orders. (Docket No. RM04-3-000.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            12/18/03
Final Rule                      01/16/04                     69 FR 2503

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wilbur Miller, General Attorney, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC46
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4087.  UPDATE OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY 
COMMISSION'S FEES SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL CHARGES FOR THE USE OF GOVERNMENT 
LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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. The yearly update is based on the most recent 
schedule of fees for the use of linear rights-of-way prepared by the 
United States Forest Service. (Docket No. RM04-1-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/03/03                    68 FR 67592
Final Rule Effective            10/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fannie Kingsberry, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Financial Services Division, Financial Services Division, 
Office of Executive Director, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6108

RIN: 1902-AC48
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4088.  NATURAL GAS PIPELINES: PROJECT COST AND ANNUAL 
LIMITS

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission computes and publishes the project cost and 
annual limits for natural gas pipelines blanket construction 
certificates for each calendar year. (Docket No. RM81-19-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      02/27/04                     69 FR 9205
Final Rule Effective            01/01/04

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: 202 502-8962

RIN: 1902-AC49
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4089.  REGULATIONS UNDER THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF 
LANDS ACT GOVERNING THE MOVEMENT OF NATURAL GAS ON FACILITIES ON THE 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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 3701; 31 USC 
9701; 42

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USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC app. 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 330; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is removing certain regulations promulgated 
under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act following a judicial 
interpretation that the Commission lacked authority to issue the 
regulations. (Docket No. RM99-5-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      03/17/04                    69 FR 12539
Final Rule Effective            03/17/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gordon Wagner, Attorney Advisor, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-0122

RIN: 1902-AC52
[FR Doc. 04-11480 Filed 06-25-04; 8:45 am]
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