[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 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 24 
rulemakings listed, 19 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                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3862        Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers.......................................    1902-AC07
3863        Standardizing Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures.....................    1902-AC15
3864        Electricity Market Design and Structure (Remedying Undue Discrimination Through Open      1902-AC18
            Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design)...................
3865        Electronic Tariff Filings.............................................................    1902-AC19
3866        Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures..........    1902-AC26
3867        Natural Gas Pipelines Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices..........................    1902-AC28
3868        Standard of Review for Proposed Changes to Market-Based Rate Contracts for Wholesale      1902-AC29
            Sales of Electric Energy by Public Utilities..........................................
3869        Proposed Pricing Policy for Efficient Operation and Expansion of Transmission Grid....    1902-AC39
3870        Creditworthiness Standards for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines.......................    1902-AC47
3871        Critical Energy Infrastructure Information............................................    1902-AC50
3872        Market-Based Rates for Public Utilities...............................................    1902-AC51
3873        Electronic Notification of Commission Issuances.......................................    1902-AC57
3874        Policy Statement on Matters Related to Bulk System Reliability........................    1902-AC59
3875        Regulations Governing the Conduct of Open Seasons for Alaska Natural Gas                  1902-AC60
            Transportation Projects...............................................................
3876        Policy for Selective Discounting by Natural Gas Pipelines.............................    1902-AC62
3877        Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines..................    1902-AC63
3878        Reporting Requirement for Changes in Status for Public Utilities with Market-Based        1902-AC64
            Rate Authority........................................................................
3879        Interconnection for Wind Energy and Other Alternative Technologies....................    1902-AC65
3880        Financial Reporting and Cost Accounting, Oversight and Recovery Practices for Regional    1902-AC68
            Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators...........................
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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3881        Emergency Reconstruction of Interstate Natural Gas Facilities Under the Natural Gas       1902-AC36
            Act...................................................................................
3882        Electronic Service....................................................................    1902-AC53
3883        Natural Gas Pipelines; Project Cost and Annual Limits.................................    1902-AC61
3884        Update of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Fees Schedule for Annual Charges     1902-AC66
            for the Use of Government Lands.......................................................
3885        Delegation of Authority...............................................................    1902-AC67
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3862. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR TRANSMISSION PROVIDERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791 to 
825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 358

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission reaffirms its determinations in Order Nos. 
2004, 2004-A, and 2004-B and C and grants rehearing and clarifies 
certain provisions. Orders Nos. 2004 et seq. require all natural gas 
and public utility transmission providers to comply with standards of 
conduct that govern the relationship between the natural gas and public 
utility 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 (Order No. 
2004-A)                         04/29/04                    69 FR 23562
Order on Rehearing Effective    06/01/04
Order on Rehearing (Order No. 
2004-B)                         08/10/04                    69 FR 48371
Order on Rehearing Effective    09/09/04                    69 FR 48371
Final Rule: Order on Rehearing 
(Order No. 2004-C)              01/04/05                      70 FR 284
Final Rule: Order on Rehearing 
Effective                       02/03/05
Final Rule: Order on Rehearing 
(Order No. 2004-D)               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, 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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3863. 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 
generators larger than 20 megawatts. The Commission reaffirms that an 
important objective of the Commission's pricing policy is the 
protection of the transmission provider's existing transmission 
customers, including native load, from subsidizing network upgrands 
required to interconnect merchant generators.
(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              01/04/05                      70 FR 265
Order on Rehearing Effective    01/19/05
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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3864. 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 
nondiscriminatory 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: Rossell Glasgow, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426

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Phone: 202 502-8593

RIN: 1902-AC18
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3865. 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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3866. 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       02/18/05
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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3867. 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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3868. 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, 888 First Street, NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8845

RIN: 1902-AC29
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3869. 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

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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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3870. 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         04/02/04
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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3871. 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 is seeeking public comment on the 
effectiveness of its Critical Energy Infrastructure Information filing 
and access rules.. (Docket Nos. RM02-4-003, PL02-1-003.)

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
Notice Soliciting Public Comment03/16/05                    70 FR 12867


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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3872. 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
Notice Inviting Comments Subject 
to Technical Conference - 
Comment Period End              03/14/05                     70 FR 8358


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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3873. 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

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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 amended its regulations to provide for 
electronic notification of Commission issuances to service list 
recipients. In most instances, the Commission will now send such 
notices by e-mail. This change will increase the speed with which 
participants receive notice, reduce the Commission's costs, and provide 
for more accurate service lists. This rule also makes revisions to 
increase the utilization of electronic forms of service between 
participants, and to clarify the Commission's regulations to ensure 
that documents with certification or verification requirements may be 
filed electronically. (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                      02/23/05                     70 FR 8720
Final Rule Effective            03/21/05
Order on Rehearing               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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3874. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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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3875. [bull] REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF OPEN SEASONS FOR 
ALASKA NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 157

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to establish 
requirements governing the conduct of open seasons for capacity on 
proposals to construct Alaska natural gas transportation projects. This 
final rule fulfills the Commission's responsibilities to issue open 
season regulations under section 103 of the Alaska Natural Gas 
Pipelines Act, enacted on October 31, 2004. (Docket No. RM05-1-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/23/04                    69 FR 68106
NPRM Comment Period End         12/17/04
Final Rule                      02/18/05                     70 FR 8269
Final Rule Effective            05/19/05
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Whit Holden, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8089

RIN: 1902-AC60
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3876. [bull] POLICY FOR SELECTIVE DISCOUNTING BY NATURAL GAS PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is seeking comments on its policy regarding 
selective discounting by natural gas pipeline companies. The Commission 
is asking parties to submit comments and respond to specific inquiries 
regarding whether the Commission's practice of permitting pipelines to 
adjust their ratemaking throughput downward in rate cases to reflect 
discounts given by pipelines for competitive reasons is appropriate 
when the discount is given to meet competition from another natural gas 
pipeline. (Docket Nos. RM05-2-000, RM97-7-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               12/02/04                    69 FR 70077
Comment Period End              03/02/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ingrid Olson, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8406

RIN: 1902-AC62
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3877. [bull] STANDARDS FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS 
PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 7101 
to 7352; 43 USC 1331 to 1356

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend in Docket No. RM96-1-026 its

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regulations governing standards for conducting business practices with 
interstate natural gas pipelines. (Docket Nos. RM96-1-026; RM96-1-015.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/04/05                      70 FR 319
NPRM Comment Period End         02/18/05
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jamie Chabinsky, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6040

RIN: 1902-AC63
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3878. [bull] REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CHANGES IN STATUS FOR PUBLIC 
UTILITIES WITH MARKET-BASED RATE AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 establish a 
reporting obligation for changes in status that apply to public 
utilities authorized to make wholesale power sales in interstate 
commerce at market-based rates. Docket No. RM04-14-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/15/04                    69 FR 61180
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/04
Final Rule                      02/18/05                     70 FR 8253
Final Rule Effective            03/21/05
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brandon Johnson, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street NE, Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6143

RIN: 1902-AC64
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3879. [bull] INTERCONNECTION FOR WIND ENERGY AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE 
TECHNOLOGIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 
42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to require 
public utilities to append to the standard large generator 
interconnection agreement in their open access transmission tariffs 
(OATTs) specific technical requirements for the interconnection of 
large wind generation. (Docket No. RM05-4-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/31/05                     70 FR 4791
NPRM Comment Period End         03/02/05
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce A. Poole, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8468

RIN: 1902-AC65
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3880. [bull] FINANCIAL REPORTING AND COST ACCOUNTING, OVERSIGHT AND 
RECOVERY PRACTICES FOR REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATIONS AND 
INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATORS

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; 18 CFR 41; 18 CFR 101; 18 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission invites comments on its accounting and 
financial reporting requirements for and oversight of regional 
transmission organization and independent system operator costs. 
(Docket No. RM04-12-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               09/29/04                    69 FR 58112
Comment Period End              11/04/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Thajauna Miller, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8471

RIN: 1902-AC68
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3881. EMERGENCY RECONSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS FACILITIES 
UNDER THE NATURAL GAS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 375

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            07/14/03                    68 FR 31596

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Holmes
Phone: 202 502-8198

RIN: 1902-AC36

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3882. ELECTRONIC SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/23/05                     70 FR 8720
Final Rule Effective            03/21/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC53
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3883. [bull] 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/07/05                     70 FR 6340
Final Rule Effective            01/01/05

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-AC61
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3884. [bull] 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. The fees will apply to fiscal year 2005 
annual charges for the use of government lands. (Docket No. RM05-3-
000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/09/04                    69 FR 71364
Final Rule Effective            10/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AC66
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3885. [bull] DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations governing delegations 
of authority to reflect a recent internal reorganization. (Docket No. 
RM04-13-000.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/08/04                    69 FR 64659
Final Rule Effective            11/08/04

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-AC67
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