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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 35 
rulemakings listed, 24 are current or projected rulemakings, and 11 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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3988        Interconnection for Wind Energy and Other Alternative Technologies....................    1902-AC65
3989        Electronic Filing of the Application for Authorization for the Issuance of Securities     1902-AC83
            or the Assumption of Liabilities......................................................
3990        Regulations Implementing Energy Policy Act of 2005; Pre-Filing Procedures for Review      1902-AC91
            of LNG Terminals and Other Natural Gas Facilities.....................................
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3991        Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers.......................................    1902-AC07
3992        Electronic Tariff Filings.............................................................    1902-AC19
3993        Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures..........    1902-AC26
3994        Natural Gas Pipelines Negotiated Rate Policies and Practices..........................    1902-AC28
3995        Standard of Review for Proposed Changes to Market-Based Rate Contracts for Wholesale      1902-AC29
            Sales of Electric Energy by Public Utilities..........................................
3996        Proposed Pricing Policy for Efficient Operation and Expansion of Transmission Grid....    1902-AC39
3997        Market-Based Rates for Public Utilities...............................................    1902-AC51
3998        Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines..................    1902-AC63
3999        Accounting and Financial Reporting for Public Utilities Including RTOs................    1902-AC68
4000        Electronic Reporting of Shortages and Anticipated Shortages of Electric Energy and        1902-AC69
            Capacity..............................................................................
4001        Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities.....    1902-AC75
4002        Imbalance Provisions for Intermittent Resources Assessing the State of Wind Energy in     1902-AC76
            Wholesale Electricity Markets.........................................................
4003        Electronic Filing of Interlocking Positions and Twenty Largest Purchasers Information.    1902-AC77
4004        Modification of Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Trust Fund Guidelines...................    1902-AC78
4005        Generator Run Status Information......................................................    1902-AC79
4006        Commission Authorization to Hold Interlocking Directorates............................    1902-AC80
4007        Information Requirements for Available Transfer Capability............................    1902-AC81
4008        Five year Review of Oil Pipeline Pricing Index........................................    1902-AC88
4009        Modification of Natural Gas Reporting Regulations.....................................    1902-AC89
4010        Modification of Hydropower Procedural Regulations, Including the Deletion of Certain      1902-AC90
            Outdated or Non-Essential Regulations.................................................
4011        Revision of FERC Form No. 73, Oil Pipeline Data Filing Instructions...................    1902-AC92
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                             Federal Energy Regulatory Commission--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4012        Standardizing Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures.....................    1902-AC15
4013        Electricity Market Design and Structure (Remedying Undue Discrimination Through Open      1902-AC18
            Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design)...................

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4014        Policy Statement on Creditworthiness for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines and Order       1902-AC47
            Withdrawing Rulemaking Proceeding.....................................................
4015        Critical Energy Infrastructure Information............................................    1902-AC50
4016        Electronic Notification of Commission Issuances.......................................    1902-AC57
4017        Policy Statement on Matters Related to Bulk System Reliability........................    1902-AC59
4018        Regulations Governing the Conduct of Open Seasons for Alaska Natural Gas                  1902-AC60
            Transportation Projects...............................................................
4019        Policy for Selective Discounting by Natural Gas Pipelines.............................    1902-AC62
4020        Reporting Requirement for Changes in Status for Public Utilities with Market-Based        1902-AC64
            Rate Authority........................................................................
4021        Policy Statement Regarding Evaluation of Independent Ownership and Operation of           1902-AC70
            Transmission..........................................................................
4022        Delegation of Authority to the Director of the Office of Markets, Tariff and Rates,       1902-AC73
            and the Director of External Affairs..................................................
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3988. 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 amended its regulations to require public 
utilities to append to their standard large generator interconnection 
procedures and large generator interconnection agreements in their open 
access transmission tariffs (OATTs) standard procedures and technical 
requirements for the interconnection of large wind generators. (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                      06/16/05                    70 FR 34993
Final Rule Effective            10/14/05                    70 FR 47093
Order on Rehearing               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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3989. [bull] ELECTRONIC FILING OF THE APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR 
THE ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES OR THE ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 34; 18 CFR 131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to provide for 
electronic filing of Applications for Authorization for the Issuance of 
Securities or the Assumption of Liabilities. The Commission makes these 
changes as part of its effort to modernize its reporting and filing 
requirements and to eliminate unnecessary filing burdens for those 
entities that file applications or reports with the Commission pursuant 
to 18 CFR Part 34. (Docket No. RM05-11-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      06/20/05                    70 FR 35372
Final Rule Effective            10/01/05
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph C. Lynch, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8497

RIN: 1902-AC83
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3990. [bull] REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005; PRE-
FILING PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF LNG TERMINALS AND OTHER NATURAL GAS 
FACILITIES.

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 153; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 375

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 8, 2005.

Abstract: The Commission proposes regulations for environmental pre-
filing processes for LNG terminals and other natural gas facilities as 
required by section 311 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. (RM05-31-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/02/05                    70 FR 52328
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/05
Final Rule                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Whit Holden, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426

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Phone: 202 502-8089

RIN: 1902-AC91
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3991. 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)              03/23/05


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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3992. ELECTRONIC TARIFF FILINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 341; 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 revise its prior proposal that 
natural gas companies and public utilities file pre-existing agreements 
electronically. (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
Notice of additional proposals 
and procedures                  07/15/05                    70 FR 40941
Notice of additional proposals- 
Comment Period End              08/12/05
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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3993. 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 amended its regulations under the Federal 
Power Act to require public utilities that own, control, or operate 
facilities for transmitting electric energy in interstate commerce to 
amend their open access transmission tariffs to include standard 
generator interconnection procedures and an agreement that the 
Commission is adopting in this order and to provide interconnection 
service to devices used for the production of electricity having a 
capacity of no more than 20 megawatts. A non-public utility that seeks 
voluntary compliance with the reciprocity condition of an open access 
transmission tariff may satisfy this condition by adopting these 
procedures and agreement. (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                      06/13/05                    70 FR 34189
Final Rule Effective            08/12/05
Order on Rehearing               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

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Phone: 202 502-8532

RIN: 1902-AC26
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3994. 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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3995. STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO MARKET-BASED RATE 
CONTRACTS FOR WHOLESALE SALES OF ELECTRIC ENERGY BY PUBLIC UTILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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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3996. PROPOSED PRICING POLICY FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION AND EXPANSION OF 
TRANSMISSION GRID

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 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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3997. 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         02/18/05                     70 FR 8358
Comment Period End              03/14/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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3998. 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 amended its regulations governing standards 
for conducting business practices with interstate natural gas 
pipelines. The Commission incorporated the most recent version of the 
standards, Version 1.7, promulgated December 31, 2003, by the Wholesale 
Gas Quadrant (WGQ) of the North American Energy Standards Board 
(NAESB.) (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                      05/17/05                    70 FR 28204
Final Rule Effective            06/16/05
Order on Rehearing               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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3999. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES INCLUDING 
RTOS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 
42 USC 7101 to 7352; 42 USC 7651 to 7651o

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35; 18 CFR 41; 18 CFR 101; 18 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to update 
the accounting requirements for public utilities and licensees, 
including independent system operators and regional transmission 
organizations (collectively referred to as RTOs). The Commission also 
proposes to amend its financial reporting requirements for the 
quarterly and annual financial reporting forms for these entities. 
(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
NPRM                            06/27/05                    70 FR 36865
NPRM Comment Period End         08/26/05
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lodie White, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6193

RIN: 1902-AC68
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4000. [bull] ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF SHORTAGES AND ANTICIPATED SHORTAGES 
OF ELECTRIC ENERGY AND CAPACITY.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553; 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 
31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 294

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to provide that the 
means by which public utilities must report shortages and anticipated 
shortages of electric energy and capacity is by submitting an 
electronic filing via the Division of Reliability's pager system at 
[email protected], instead of filing with the Secretary of the 
Commission. (RM05-19-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      06/16/05                    70 FR 35027
Final Rule Effective            06/16/05
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AC69
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4001. [bull] STANDARDS FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES AND COMMUNICATION 
PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35; 18 CFR 37; 18 CFR 38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to 
incorporate by reference standards promulgated by the North American 
Energy Standards Board's (NAESB's) Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) 
dealing with: Open Access Same-Time Information Systems (OASIS) 
business practice standards, including posting requirements for Order 
No. 2003 generator interconnection agreements and procedures; OASIS 
Standards and Communication Protocols and Data Dictionary; and business 
practice standards for Coordinate Interchange, Area Control Error (ACE) 
Equation Special Cases, Manual Time Error Correction, and Inadvertent 
Interchange Payback. (Docket No. RM05-5-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/17/05                    70 FR 28222
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/05
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Cohen, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8321

RIN: 1902-AC75
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4002. [bull] IMBALANCE PROVISIONS FOR INTERMITTENT RESOURCES ASSESSING 
THE STATE OF WIND ENERGY IN WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY MARKETS.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to require 
public utilities to append to their open access transmission tariffs 
(OATTs) an intermittent generator imbalance service schedule.
(Docket Nos. RM05-10-000 and AD04-13-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/26/05                    70 FR 21349
NPRM Comment Period End         05/26/05
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jignasa Gadani, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20735
Phone: 202 502-8608

RIN: 1902-AC76
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4003. [bull] ELECTRONIC FILING OF INTERLOCKING POSITIONS AND TWENTY 
LARGEST PURCHASERS INFORMATION.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 45; 18 CFR 46; 18 USC 131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations for filings 
by persons holding interlocking positions and for utilities listing 
their twenty largest purchasers of electricity. The proposed revisions 
provides for electronic filing.
(Docket No. RM05-13-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/17/05                    70 FR 35184
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/05
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph C. Lynch, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8497

RIN: 1902-AC77
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4004. [bull] MODIFICATION OF NUCLEAR PLANT DECOMMISSIONING TRUST FUND 
GUIDELINES.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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 nuclear plant decommissioning 
trust fund (Fund) guidelines to remove the requirement that the 
financial report that public utilities furnish to the Commission each 
year must show all purchases and sales of investments and substitute a 
requirement that public utilities must include in their report a 
summary amount for purchases of fund investments and a summary amount 
for sales of fund investments.
(Docket No. RM05-15-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      06/14/05                    70 FR 34340
Final Rule Effective            07/14/05
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Blome, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8426

RIN: 1902-AC78
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4005. [bull] GENERATOR RUN STATUS INFORMATION.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on whether the Commission 
should require jurisdictional generators to provide the Commission with 
confidential access to generator-run status information. (Docket No. 
RM05-16-000)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Inquiry               06/14/05                    70 FR 34468
Notice of Inquiry Comment Period 
End                             08/15/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph C. Lynch, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8497

RIN: 1902-AC79
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4006. [bull] COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD INTERLOCKING DIRECTORATES.

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 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to clarify 
the time frame within which individuals must file applications for 
authorization to hold interlocking positions, and the information 
provided in certain informational reports required for automatic 
authorization of certain interlocking positions. (Docket No RM05-6-000)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/05                    70 FR 17219
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melissa Mitchell, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6038

RIN: 1902-AC80

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4007. [bull] INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AVAILABLE TRANSFER CAPABILITY.

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 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on: (a) The North American 
Electric Reliability Council's recent Long-Term AFC/ATC task Force 
Report; (b) the advisability of revising and standardizing available 
transfer capability calculations; and (c) the most expeditious way to 
obtain an industry-wide standard for available transfer capability 
calculations. (Docket No. RM05-17-000)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               06/14/05                    70 FR 34417
Notice of Inquiry Comments 
Period End                      08/15/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph C. Lynch, Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8497

RIN: 1902-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




4008. [bull] FIVE YEAR REVIEW OF OIL PIPELINE PRICING INDEX.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7172; 49 USC App. 1 (1998)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 342

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission invites comments on its intended utilization 
of the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods (PPI) for oil pipeline 
rate changes during the next five-years. This index was adopted by the 
Commission in its Order No. 561, Revisions to Oil Pipelines 
regulations, Pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 1992. (Docket No. 
RM05-22-000.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               07/15/05                    70 FR 40943
Comment Period End              09/13/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harris S. Wood, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8224

RIN: 1902-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________




4009. [bull] MODIFICATION OF NATURAL GAS REPORTING REGULATIONS.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 260; 18 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to 
standardize the filing format for reporting natural gas service 
interruptions and emergency natural gas sale, transportation and 
exchange. The Commission also proposes to modernize the filing method, 
develop a tracking method for filings, and develop an electronic 
notification system to notify appropriate Commission staff when the 
information is filed with the Commission. (Docket No. RM05-12-000)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/10/05                    70 FR 33873
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/05
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Miller, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8415

RIN: 1902-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




4010. [bull] MODIFICATION OF HYDROPOWER PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS, 
INCLUDING THE DELETION OF CERTAIN OUTDATED OR NON-ESSENTIAL REGULATIONS.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations concerning 
applications for preliminary permits to eliminate certain outdated 
requirements and reduce unnecessary burdens on persons subject to the 
Commission's regulations. (Docket No. RM05-18-000)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/10/05                    70 FR 33825
Final Rule Effective            07/11/05
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Blome, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8426

RIN: 1902-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




4011. [bull] REVISION OF FERC FORM NO. 73, OIL PIPELINE DATA FILING 
INSTRUCTIONS.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101-7352; 49 USC 60502 ; 49 USC 1 to 85 (1988)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 347; 18 CFR 357

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended the FERC Form No. 73, Oil Pipeline 
Service Life Data to allow for filing in an Excel spreadsheet, 
eliminate the filing requirement for utility codes, which are no longer 
used by the Commission, and update the filing instructions to delete 
references to outdated filing formats. (Docket No. RM05-14-000)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/14/05                    70 FR 34343
Final Rule Effective            08/15/05
Order on Rehearing               To Be                       Determined

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew Lyon, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20735
Phone: 202 502-8637

RIN: 1902-AC92
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4012. STANDARDIZING GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order on Rehearing              06/30/05                    70 FR 37661
Order on Rehearing Effective    07/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick G. Rooney
Phone: 202 502-6205

RIN: 1902-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




4013. ELECTRICITY MARKET DESIGN AND STRUCTURE (REMEDYING UNDUE 
DISCRIMINATION THROUGH OPEN ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND STANDARD 
ELECTRICITY MARKET DESIGN)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order Terminating Proceeding    07/19/05                    70 FR 43140

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rossell Glasgow
Phone: 202 502-8593

RIN: 1902-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




4014. POLICY STATEMENT ON CREDITWORTHINESS FOR INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS 
PIPELINES AND ORDER WITHDRAWING RULEMAKING PROCEEDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy Statement and Withdrawal 
of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking06/30/05                    70 FR 37717

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Faerberg
Phone: 202 502-8275
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1902-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




4015. CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 388

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/28/05                    70 FR 37031
Final Rule Effective            06/28/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1902-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




4016. ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION OF COMMISSION ISSUANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order on Rehearing              04/26/05                    70 FR 21330
Order on Rehearing Effective    04/26/05

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-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




4017. POLICY STATEMENT ON MATTERS RELATED TO BULK SYSTEM RELIABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Supplement to Policy Statement  02/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jonathan First
Phone: 202 502-8529

RIN: 1902-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




4018. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF OPEN SEASONS FOR ALASKA 
NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 157subpart B

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            05/19/05
Final Rule: Order on Rehearing  06/16/05                    70 FR 35011
Order on Rehearing Effective 
Date                            06/16/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Whit Holden
Phone: 202 502-8089

RIN: 1902-AC60

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4019. POLICY FOR SELECTIVE DISCOUNTING BY NATURAL GAS PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 284

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order Reaffirming Discount 
Policy and Terminating 
Rulemaking Proceeding           06/14/05                    70 FR 34421

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ingrid Olson
Phone: 202 502-8406

RIN: 1902-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




4020. REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CHANGES IN STATUS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES 
WITH MARKET-BASED RATE AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            03/21/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brandon Johnson
Phone: 202 502-6143

RIN: 1902-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




4021. [bull] POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING EVALUATION OF INDEPENDENT 
OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF TRANSMISSION.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopts this Policy Statement to clarify the 
ownership structures that could qualify for passive ownership in 
regards to independent ownership and operation. (Docket No. PL05-11-
000)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy Statement                07/06/05                    70 FR 38757

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andre Goodson, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8560

RIN: 1902-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




4022. [bull] DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF 
MARKETS, TARIFF AND RATES, AND THE DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.

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 to delegate to the 
Director of the Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates the ability to 
refer to an Administrative Law Judge uncontested interim rate motions 
for natural gas rate decreases, pending Commission action on settlement 
agreements. This change is needed to facilitate more efficient 
processing of natural gas settlements, which will permit customers to 
receive the benefits of lower rates at an earlier time. The Commission 
also revised its regulations to allow the Director of the Office of 
External Affairs to sub delegate responsibilities under the Freedom of 
Information Act.
(Docket No. RM05-20-000)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/15/05                    70 FR 34651
Final Rule Effective            06/15/05

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-AC73
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