[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
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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--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4018        Electronic Service....................................................................    1902-AC53
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4019        Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers.......................................    1902-AC07
4020        Standardizing Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures.....................    1902-AC15
4021        Electricity Market Design and Structure (Remedying Undue Discrimination Through Open      1902-AC18
            Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design)...................
4022        Electronic Tariff Filings.............................................................    1902-AC19
4023        Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures..........    1902-AC26
4024        Natural Gas Pipelines Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices..........................    1902-AC28
4025        Standard of Review for Proposed Changes to Market-Based Rate Contracts for Wholesale      1902-AC29
            Sales of Electric Energy by Public Utilities..........................................
4026        Emergency Reconstruction of Interstate Natural Gas Facilities Under the Natural Gas       1902-AC36
            Act...................................................................................
4027        Proposed Pricing Policy for Efficient Operation and Expansion of Transmission Grid....    1902-AC39
4028        Creditworthiness Standards for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines.......................    1902-AC47
4029        Critical Energy Infrastructure Information............................................    1902-AC50
4030        Market-Based Rates for Public Utilities...............................................    1902-AC51
4031        Electronic Notification of Commission Issuances.......................................    1902-AC57
4032        Policy Statement on Matters Related to Bulk System Reliability........................    1902-AC59
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4033        Hydroelectric Licensing Regulations Under the Federal Power Act.......................    1902-AC30
4034        Electronic Registration...............................................................    1902-AC31
4035        Quarterly Financial Reporting and Revisions to the Annual Reports.....................    1902-AC43
4036        Amendments to Blanket Sales Certificates..............................................    1902-AC45
4037        Revised Fees for Record Requests......................................................    1902-AC54
4038        Notice Format and Technical Corrections...............................................    1902-AC55
4039        Annual Update of Filing Fees..........................................................    1902-AC56
4040        Revision to Oil Pipeline Regulations Pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 1992........    1902-AC58
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)            Final Rule Stage






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4018.  ELECTRONIC SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry on alternatives for 
electronic service of documents. The alternatives will be addressed in 
a final rule on Electronic Notification of Commission Issuances. 
(Docket No. RM01-11-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               10/04/01                    66 FR 50591
Final Rule                      02/00/05

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-AC53
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)           Long-Term Actions






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4019. 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
Order on Rehearing              08/10/04                    69 FR 48371
Order on Rehearing Effective    09/09/04                    69 FR 48371


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

William Murrell, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8703

RIN: 1902-AC07
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4020. 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
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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4021. 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

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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: Rossell Glasgow, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8593

RIN: 1902-AC18
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4022. 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; 18 CFR 281; 18 CFR 284; 18 CFR 300; 18 CFR 347; 18 CFR 
375

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

Abstract: The Commission proposes to require that all tariffs and 
tariff revisions and rate change applications for the public utility, 
natural gas pipeline, and oil pipeline industries, be filed 
electronically via software provided by the Commission. (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
NPRM                            07/23/04                    69 FR 43929
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/04
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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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4023. 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
Notice of Request for 
Supplemental Comments           08/17/04                    69 FR 51024
Supplemental Comments Due       10/01/04                    69 FR 51024
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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4024. 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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4025. 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

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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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4026. 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: Jacqueline Holmes, Acting, Associate General Counsel 
for Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8198

RIN: 1902-AC36
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4027. 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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4028. 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: 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-AC47
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4029. 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 Order No. 649 amending its critical 
energy infrastructure (CEII) regulation and addressing comments 
received in response to a notice seeking public comment on the CEII 
process. The regulatory change affects the process

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used by agents of owners or operators of critical energy infrastructure 
seeking to obtain CEII regarding the owner/operator's own facilities. 
The Order also facilitates easier Federal agency access to CEII. 
(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
Final Rule                      08/10/04                    69 FR 48386
Final Rule Effective            09/09/04


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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4030. 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: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  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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4031.  ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION OF COMMISSION ISSUANCES

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 USC 
3701; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC App. 1 to 
85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 5; 18 CFR 16; 18 CFR 156; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations governing 
notice of Commission issuances. This change would affect both service 
list and mailing list recipients. The revisions allow the Commission, 
in most instances, to send notice of issuances via e-mail. The 
revisions also are intended to increase the speed with which recipients 
receive issuances and reduce Commission costs, and provide more 
accurate and up-to-date service lists for parties to Commission 
proceedings. (Docket No. RM04-9-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/02/04                    69 FR 40332
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/04
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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-AC57
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4032.  POLICY STATEMENT ON MATTERS RELATED TO BULK 
SYSTEM RELIABILITY

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 824(e)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With this Policy Statement, the Commission responds to 
recommendations in the US-Canada Power System Outage Task Force's 
Interim and Final Reports on initiatives the Commission should 
undertake. The Commission also responds to comments it received after 
the reliability conference held on December 1, 2003 in Docket No. RM04-
2-000. The Commission notified public that the term ``good utility 
practice'' as used in electric utilities' open access transmission 
tariffs under Order No. 888 includes compliance with the reliability 
standards of the North American Electric Reliability Council. (Docket 
No. PL04-5-000.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy Statement                04/26/04                    69 FR 22502


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jonathan First, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8529

RIN: 1902-AC59

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4033. HYDROELECTRIC LICENSING REGULATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL POWER ACT

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order on Rehearing              02/04/04                     69 FR 5268

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: John Clements
Phone: 202 502-8070

RIN: 1902-AC30
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4034. ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 390

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Suspension           02/14/03                     68 FR 7416

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC31
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4035. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTING AND REVISIONS TO THE ANNUAL REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order on Rehearing              06/10/04                    69 FR 32440
Order on Rehearing Effective    07/12/04
Final Rule: Correction Notice   06/22/04                    69 FR 34568

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC43
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4036. AMENDMENTS TO BLANKET SALES CERTIFICATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order Denying Rehearing         05/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert D. McLean
Phone: 202 502-8156

RIN: 1902-AC45
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4037.  REVISED FEES FOR RECORD REQUESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 to 305; 5 USC 551 to 557; 42 USC 7101 to 
7352

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to provide for the 
posting of all fees for specialized handling in finding, duplicating, 
downloading and printing records generally available to the public at 
no cost through the Internet. This revision will eliminate the 
requirements for certain sections of the regulations, which identify 
fees for the reproduction, printing and delivery of specific types of 
documents, information, media and related services. (Docket No. RM04-
11-000.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            06/28/04
Final Rule                      07/08/04                    69 FR 41190

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-AC54
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4038.  NOTICE FORMAT AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS

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 USC 
3701; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC App 1 to 
85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 1b; 18 CFR 4; 18 CFR 11; 18 CFR 12; 18 CFR 33 to 
36; 18 CFR 154; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 292; 18 CFR 300; 18 CFR 365; 18 CFR 
375; 18 CFR 385; 18 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission revised its regulations to simplify the 
formats it requires for various types of notices. This change will make 
it easier for the Commission to take advantage of technological 
upgrades without the necessity of revising its regulations repeatedly. 
In addition, a number of outdated informational references in the 
Commission's regulations are also revised. (Docket No. RM04-10-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      06/10/04                    69 FR 32436
Final Rule Effective            07/12/04

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-AC55
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4039.  ANNUAL UPDATE OF FILING FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued an update of its filing fees. The 
notice provides the yearly update using data in the Commission's 
Management

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Administrative, and Payroll System to calculate the new fees. The 
purpose of updating is to adjust the fees on the basis of the 
Commission's costs for Fiscal Year 2003 (Docket No. RM04-8-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/17/04                    69 FR 27833
Final Rule Effective            06/16/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC56
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4040.  REVISION TO OIL PIPELINE REGULATIONS PURSUANT 
TO THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7172 note (West Supp. 1993)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 342

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued Order No. 561 on October 22, 1993, in 
response to the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Title X VIII. Among other 
things, Order No. 561 established a price cap for oil pipeline rates to 
be adjusted annually based on changes to the Producer Price Index for 
Finished Goods that it would review every 5 years. On July 27, 2000, 
the Commission issued an NOI in RM00-11-000 on the 5-year review of the 
oil pricing index. After receiving and reviewing comments, the 
Commission concluded the PPI-1 closely approximated the actual cost 
changes reported in FERC Form 6 and concluded the index satisfied the 
Energy Policy Act requirements. American Association of Oil Pipelines 
sought review of this order and on March 1, 2002, the Court remanded 
the proceeding for further review and explanation. On February 24, 
2003, the Commission issued its Order on Remand, determining use of the 
Producer Price Index was appropriate. Shippers sought Court review and 
on April 9, 2004, the Court affirmed the Commission. (Docket No. RM93-
11-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/03/04                    69 FR 53800
Final Rule Effective            09/03/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Ulevich, Energy Industry Analyst, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8678

RIN: 1902-AC58
[FR Doc. 04-22105 Filed 12-10-04; 8:45 am]
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