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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.
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 41 rulemakings listed, 29 are current or projected rulemakings, and 12 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.
For this edition of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s regulatory agenda, the most important
significant regulatory actions and a Statement of Regulatory Priorities are included in The Regulatory
Plan, which appears in both the online Unified Agenda and in part II of the Federal Register that includes
the Unified Agenda.
In addition, beginning with the fall 2007 edition, the Internet will be the basic means for disseminating
the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will be available online at www.reginfo.gov, in a
format that offers users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain information from the Agenda database.
Dated: August 31, 2007.
NAME: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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The 41 Regulatory Agendas
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Final Rule
Regulation
Identifier
Number
Title
Revisions to Landowner Notification and Blanket Certificate Regulations
Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection
1902-AD33
1902-AD41
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Long-term Action
Regulation
Identifier
Number
Title
Electronic Tariff Filings
Market-Based Rates for Wholesales Sales of Electric Energy, Capacity and Ancillary Services by Public Utilities
Electronic Filing of Interlocking Positions and Twenty Largest Purchasers Information
Generator Run Status Information
Information Requirements for Available Transfer Capability
Modification of Natural Gas Reporting Regulations
Long-Term Firm Transmission Rights in Organized Electricity Markets; Long-Term Transmission Rights in Markets
Operated by Regional Transmission Organization and Independent System Operators
Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in Transmission Services
Standard of Review for Modifications to Jurisdictional Agreements
Revisions to the Blanket Certificate Regulations and Clarification Regarding Rates
Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System
Standards for Business Practices for Public Utilities
Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers
Assessment of Information Requirements for FERC Financial Forms
Critical Energy Infrastructure Information
Transparency Provisions of Section 23 of the Natural Gas Act; Transparency Provisions of the Energy Policy Act
Applicability of Federal Power Act Section 215 to Qualifying Small Power Production and Cogeneration Facilities
Cross-Subsidization Restrictions on Affiliate Transactions
Filing Via the Internet
Wholesale Competition in Regions With Organized Electric Markets
Blanket Authorization Under FPA Section 203
Composition of Proxy Groups for Determining Gas and Oil Pipeline Return on Equity
FPA Section 203 Supplemental Policy Statement
Facilities Design, Connections and Maintenance Reliability Standards
Conforming Changes
Preliminary Permits for Wave, Current, and Instream New Technology Hydropower Projects
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Completed Action
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1902-AC19
1902-AC51
1902-AC77
1902-AC79
1902-AC81
1902-AC89
1902-AC97
1902-AD02
1902-AD08
1902-AD14
1902-AD20
1902-AD21
1902-AD22
1902-AD26
1902-AD27
1902-AD32
1902-AD34
1902-AD37
1902-AD38
1902-AD39
1902-AD40
1902-AD42
1902-AD43
1902-AD44
1902-AD45
1902-AD46
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Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
Standard of Review for Proposed Changes to Market-Based Rate Contracts for Wholesale Sales of Electric Energy by
Public Utilities
1902-AC29
Imbalance Provisions for Intermittent Resources Assessing the State of Wind Energy in Wholesale Electricity Markets
Promoting Transmission Investment Through Pricing Reform
New PURPA Section 210(m) Regulations Applicable to Small Power Production and Cogeneration Facilities
Revision of Regulations To Require Reporting of Damage to Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities
Regs. Implementing EPAct 2005: Coordinating the Processing of Fed. Authorizations for Applications Under Sec. 3
and 7 of the Natural Gas Act and Maintaining a Complete Consolidated Record
Regulations for Filing Applications for Permits to Site Interstate Electric Transmission Corridors
Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Non-Operating Public Utilities and Licensees
Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers
Critical Energy Infrastructure Information
Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities
1902-AC76
1902-AC95
1902-AC99
1902-AD12
1902-AD13
1902-AD16
1902-AD23
1902-AD25
1902-AD28
1902-AD31
1902-AD35
1902-AD36
Annual Update of Filing Fees
Electronic Filing of FERC Form No. 714
RIN: 1902-AD33
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Revisions to Landowner Notification and Blanket Certificate Regulations
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend the regulations to modify the landowner notification requirements and
require a noise survey following the completion of projects involving compressor facilities under blanket certificate authority.
(Docket No. RM07-17-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 157 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Other
Date
NPRM
06/29/2007
NPRM Comment Period End
07/30/2007
Final Action
10/18/2007
Final Action Effective
11/23/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Gordon Wagner
Attorney Advisor
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Office of the General Counsel 888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-0122
E-Mail: gordon.wagner@ferc.gov
FR Cite
00/00/0000
72 FR 35669
72 FR 59939
Government Levels Affected: No
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Agency Contact: Michael J. McGehee
Regulatory Gas Utility Specialist
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8962
E-Mail: michael.mcgehee@ferc.gov
RIN: 1902-AD41
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection
Abstract: The Commission proposes to approve eight Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards that were
submitted for approval by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The CIP Reliability Standards require
certain users, owners, and operators of the Bulk-Power System to comply with specific requirements to safeguard critical cyber
assets. The Commission also proposes to direct NERC to develop modifications to the CIP Reliability Standards to address
specific concerns identified by the Commission. (Docket No. RM06-22-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 39 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 824o
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Date
08/06/2007
NPRM Comment Period End
10/05/2007
Final Action
12/00/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: gary.cohen@ferc.gov
Agency Contact: Paul Silverman
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8683
E-Mail: paul.silverman@ferc.gov
FR Cite
72 FR 43970
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Electronic Tariff Filings
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RIN: 1902-AC19
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Abstract: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations to provide that public utilities file tariffs and tariff revisions
electronically. (Docket No. RM01-5-000.)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35; 18 CFR 131; 18 CFR 154; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 250; 18 CFR 281; 18 CFR 284; 18 CFR 300; 18
CFR 341; 18 CFR 344; 18 CFR 346 to 348; 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 385 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal
Regulations )
Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-130
Legal Deadline:
Action
Other
Source
Statutory
Date
10/21/2003
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Rule
00/00/0000
Other
03/20/2001
66 FR 15673
NPRM
07/23/2004
69 FR 43929
NPRM Comment Period End
10/04/2004
Other
07/15/2005
Other
08/12/2005
Other
03/08/2006
Other
05/30/2006
70 FR 40941
71 FR 11614
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: H. Keith Pierce Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8525
E-Mail: keith.pierce@ferc.gov
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
RIN: 1902-AC51
Title: Market-Based Rates for Wholesales Sales of Electric Energy, Capacity and Ancillary Services by Public Utilities
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations governing market-based rates for public utilities to codify and revise its
current standards for obtaining market-based rate authority for sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services. (Docket No.
RM04-7-000)
Priority: Other Significant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791 to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
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FR Cite
Other
00/00/0000
Other
04/22/2004
69 FR 21777
Other
02/18/2005
70 FR 8358
Other
03/14/2005
NPRM
06/07/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
08/07/2006
Final Rule
07/20/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Arnold
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8818
E-Mail: elizabeth.arnold@ferc.gov
71 FR 33102
72 FR 39904
Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No
RIN: 1902-AC77
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Electronic Filing of Interlocking Positions and Twenty Largest Purchasers Information
Abstract: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations to provide for electronic filings by persons holding interlocking
positions and for utilities listing their twenty largest purchasers of electricity. (Docket No. RM05-13-000)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 45 to 46; 18 USC 131 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Final Rule
00/00/0000
NPRM
06/17/2005
NPRM Comment Period End
08/16/2005
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: joseph.lynch@ferc.gov
FR Cite
70 FR 35184
Government Levels Affected: No
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RIN: 1902-AC79
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Generator Run Status Information
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)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791 to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined
Other
06/14/2005
Other
08/15/2005
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: joseph.lynch@ferc.gov
70 FR 34468
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AC81
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Information Requirements for Available Transfer Capability
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations and the proforma open access transmission tariff adopted in Order
Nos. 888 and 889, to ensure that transmission services are provided on a basis that is just, reasonable and not unduly
discriminatory or preferential. (Docket Nos. RM05-17-000 and RM05-25-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 37 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
Other
06/14/2005
Other
08/15/2005
NPRM
06/06/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
09/20/2006
Other
03/15/2007
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70 FR 34417
71 FR 32636
72 FR 12266
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: W. Mason Emnett
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6540
E-Mail: mason.emnett@ferc.gov
Agency Contact: Mr Daniel Hedberg
Senior Energy Information Analyst
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6243
E-Mail: daniel.hedberg@ferc.gov
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Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AC89
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Modification of Natural Gas Reporting Regulations
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to standardize the filing format for reporting natural gas
service interruptions and emergency natural gas sales, transportation and exchanges. 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. (Docket No. RM05-12-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 260; 18 CFR 284 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 43 USC 1331 to 1356
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Other
Date
FR Cite
00/00/0000
NPRM
06/10/2005
NPRM Comment Period End
07/25/2005
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jacqueline Holmes
Associate General Counsel for Energy Projects
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street, NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8198
E-Mail: jacqueline.holmes@ferc.gov
70 FR 33873
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
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RIN: 1902-AC97
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Title: Long-Term Firm Transmission Rights in Organized Electricity Markets; Long-Term Transmission Rights in Markets
Operated by Regional Transmission Organization and Independent System Operators
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations under the Federal Power Act to require transmission organizations that
are public utilities with organized electricity markets to make available long-term firm transmission rights that satisfy certain
guidelines adopted by the Commission in this Final Rule. (Docket No. RM06-8-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 42 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
NPRM
02/09/2006
FR Cite
71 FR 6693
Final Rule
08/01/2006
71 FR 43564
Other
11/27/2006
71 FR 68440
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Heidi Werntz
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8910
E-Mail: heidi.werntz@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD02
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in Transmission Services
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations and the pro forma open access transmission tariff adopted in Order
Nos. 888 and 889 to ensure that transmission services are provided on a basis that is just, reasonable and not unduly
discriminatory or preferential. (Docket Nos. RM05-17-000 and RM05-25-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 1; 18 CFR 35; 18 CFR 37 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
Other
09/23/2005
FR Cite
70 FR 55797
NPRM
06/06/2006
71 FR 32636
Other
03/15/2007
72 FR 12266
Other
04/13/2007
72 FR 18569
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Required: Undetermined
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: W. Mason Emnett
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6540
E-Mail: mason.emnett@ferc.gov
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Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD08
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Standard of Review for Modifications to Jurisdictional Agreements
Abstract: The Commission proposes general rule regarding the standard of review applicable to proposed modifications to
Commission-jurisdictional agreements under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act. The intent of this proposed
rulemaking is to promote the sanctity of contracts, recognize the importance of providing certainty and stability in competitive
electric energy markets, and to provide adequate protection of energy customers. (Docket No. RM05-35-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35; 18 CFR 370 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7252
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
NPRM
01/04/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
02/03/2006
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Shaheda Sultan
Staff Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8845
E-Mail: shaheda.sultan@ferc.gov
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
FR Cite
71 FR 303
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD14
Title: Revisions to the Blanket Certificate Regulations and Clarification Regarding Rates
Abstract: The Commission amended its part 157 blanket certification regulations to expand the scope and scale of activities
that may be undertaken pursuant to blanket certificate authority. The Commission expanded the types of natural gas projects
permitted under blanket authority and increased the cost limits that apply to blanket projects. In addition, the Commission
clarified that a natural gas company is not necessarily engaged in an unduly discriminatory practice if it charges different
customers different rates for the same service based on the date that customers commit to service. (Docket No. RM06-7-000)
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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 157 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
NPRM
06/26/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
08/25/2006
FR Cite
71 FR 36276
Other
10/31/2006
71 FR 63680
Other
07/10/2007
72 FR 37431
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Gordon Wagner
Attorney Advisor
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Office of the General Counsel 888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-0122
E-Mail: gordon.wagner@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD20
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System
Abstract: The Commission approved 83 of 107 proposed Reliability Standards, 6 of 8 proposed regional differences and the
Glossary of Terms used in Reliability Standards filed by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as the
Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) as mandatory and enforceable standards and required the ERO to make significant
improvements to 56 of the 83 Reliability Standards. The Commission also provided that the remaining 24 Reliability Standards
will remain pending at the Commission until further information is provided. The Commission also added new regulations that
require that each Reliability Standard identify the subset of users, owners and operators to which the Reliability Standard
applies and that each Reliability Standard approved by the Commission must be posted on the ERO's Web site. (Docket No.
RM06-16-000)
Priority: Other Significant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Yes
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 40 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 824o
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined
NPRM
11/03/2006
71 FR 64770
NPRM Comment Period End
12/06/2006
71 FR 70695
Other
04/04/2007
72 FR 16416
Other
07/25/2007
72 FR 40717
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jonathan First
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8529
E-Mail: jonathan.first@ferc.gov
RIN: 1902-AD21
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Standards for Business Practices for Public Utilities
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to incorporate by reference standards developed by the Wholesale Gas
and Wholesale Electric Quadrants of North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) to improve coordination between the
gas and electric industries in order to improve communications about scheduling of gas-fired generators. (Docket Nos. RM96-1027, RM05-5-001)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 38 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791 to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352;
43 USC 1331 to 1356; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
NPRM
11/03/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
12/18/2006
Other
07/16/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Eric Winterbauer
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8329
E-Mail: eric.winterbauer@ferc.gov
FR Cite
71 FR 64655
72 FR 38757
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers
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RIN: 1902-AD22
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Abstract: The Commission proposes to make permanent interim regulations that respond to the Court of Appeals by
making the standards of conduct inapplicable to the relationship between natural gas pipeline transmission providers and their
energy affiliates. The Commission also proposes to revise the definition of marketing, sales or brokering; make permanent the
changes adopted in the interim rule for risk management employees and discretionary waivers. The Commission will remove
the regulations that permit transmission providers to share with their energy affiliates information necessary to maintain the
operations of their transmission systems; add and revise various regulations to facilitate integrated resource planning and
competitive solicitations. The regulations will be revised to: (1) Require each transmission provider to post the name of its chief
compliance officer and delete outdated references; (2) require that transmission provider employees certify that they completed
standards of conduct training; and (3) revise the definition of affiliate for exempt wholesale generators. (Docket No. RM07-1000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 358 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
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
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Other
Date
FR Cite
00/00/0000
NPRM
01/29/2007
72 FR 3958
NPRM Comment Period End
03/08/2007
72 FR 10433
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: demetra.anas@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
RIN: 1902-AD26
Title: Assessment of Information Requirements for FERC Financial Forms
Abstract: Inquiry into the need for changes or revisions to the Commission's reporting requirements for FERC Form Nos. 1,
1-F, 2, 2-A, 3-Q, 6 and 6-Q (Financial Forms). (Docket No. RM07-9-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 141; 18 CFR 260; 18 CFR 357 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal
Regulations )
Legal Authority: 49 app USC 1 to 85; 15 USC 717i(a); 15 USC 717io; 16 USC 825c; 16 USC 825h
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
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Action
Date
Unified Agenda
FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined
Other
02/26/2007
Other
03/28/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jane Stelck
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6648
E-Mail: jane.stelck@ferc.gov
72 FR 8316
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD27
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Critical Energy Infrastructure Information
Abstract: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations to allow annual certification for repeat requesters of Critical
Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII). The Commission also proposes to: (1) Allow an authorized representative to file an
executed non-disclosure agreement for colleagues; (2) apply the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) fee schedule to CEII
requests; (3) make CEII appeal rights compatible with FOIA appeal rights; (4) give landowners the right to obtain alignment
sheets directly from Commission staff; and (5) abolish the non-Internet public category of information. The Commission also
seeks comments on the CEII portions of various forms and reports, offers a more efficient process for handling CEII and
provides submitters of CEII with guidance on what materials the Commission accepts as containing CEII. (Docket No. RM06-23000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 388 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 TO 305; 5 USC 551 to 557; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
NPRM
10/03/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
11/02/2006
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jeffrey Kaplan
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8788
E-Mail: jeffrey.kaplan@ferc.gov
FR Cite
71 FR 58325
Government Levels Affected: No
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RIN: 1902-AD32
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Transparency Provisions of Section 23 of the Natural Gas Act; Transparency Provisions of the Energy Policy Act
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to require: (a) Daily posting by intrastate pipelines of the
capacities and volumes of natural gas flowing through their major receipt and delivery points and mainline segments; (b) annual
reporting by certain buyers and sellers of natural gas of the numbers and volumes of purchase and sales transactions for the
previous calendar year; and (c) notification by each blanket marketing certificate and blanket unbundled sales service certificate
holder as to whether it reports transactions to publishers of electricity or natural gas price indices and whether such reporting
conforms to certain standards. Docket No. RM07-10-000 and AD06-11-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 260; 18 CFR 284 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 43 USC 1331 to 1356
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Other
Date
FR Cite
00/00/0000
NPRM
04/26/2007
72 FR 20791
NPRM Comment Period Extended
08/08/2007
72 FR 44438
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Ciccoretti Eric
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8493
E-Mail: eric.ciccoretti@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD34
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Applicability of Federal Power Act Section 215 to Qualifying Small Power Production and Cogeneration Facilities
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations governing qualifying small power production and cogeneration facilities
to eliminate the exemption of Qualifying Facilities from the requirements of section 215 of the Federal Power Act. (Docket No.
RM07-11-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 292 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Other
Date
FR Cite
00/00/0000
NPRM
03/27/2007
72 FR 14254
Final Rule
05/24/2007
72 FR 29056
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Samuel Higginbottom
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8561
E-Mail: samuel.higginbottom@ferc.gov
Unified Agenda
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD37
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Cross-Subsidization Restrictions on Affiliate Transactions
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to codify restrictions on affiliate transactions between
franchised public utilities with captive customers and their market-regulated power sales affiliates or non-utility affiliates.
(Docket No. RM07-15-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
NPRM
07/31/2007
NPRM Comment Period End
08/30/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Carla Urquhart
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8496
E-Mail: carla.urquhart@ferc.gov
Agency Contact: Roshini Thayaparan
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6857
E-Mail: roshini.thayaparan@ferc.gov
FR Cite
72 FR 41644
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Filing Via the Internet
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Abstract: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations to implement the latest version of the eFiling system which will
permit all documents, with specific exceptions, to be filed with the Commission via the Internet. This includes large documents
such as maps and some confidential documents. (Docket No. RM07-16-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 717 to 717z; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791a to 825v; 16 USC 2601 to
2645; 28 USC 2461; 31 USC 3701; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 42 USC 16441; 42 USC 16451 to 16463; 49 USC
60502; 49 app USC 1 to 85
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Other
Date
FR Cite
00/00/0000
NPRM
08/02/2007
NPRM Comment Period End
10/01/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: wilbur.miller@ferc.gov
72 FR 42330
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD39
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Wholesale Competition in Regions With Organized Electric Markets
Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on potential reforms to improve the operation of organized wholesale electric
markets. (Docket No. RM07-19-000 and AD07-7-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined
ANPRM
07/02/2007
72 FR 36276
ANPRM Comment Period End
08/02/2007
72 FR 44437
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
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Agency Contact: Elizabeth Rylander
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8466
E-Mail: elizabeth.rylander@ferc.gov
RIN: 1902-AD40
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Blanket Authorization Under FPA Section 203
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations to provide for a limited blanket authorization under Federal
Power Act section 203(a)(1). The Commission also seeks public comment on the rules and amended regulations proposed and
whether it should grant an additional blanket authorization for certain acquisitions or dispositions of juridictional contracts.
(Docket No. RM07-21-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 33 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined
NPRM
07/31/2007
NPRM Comment Period End
08/30/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Carla Urquhart
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8496
E-Mail: carla.urquhart@ferc.gov
Agency Contact: Roshini Thayaparan
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6857
E-Mail: roshini.thayaparan@ferc.gov
72 FR 41640
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Composition of Proxy Groups for Determining Gas and Oil Pipeline Return on Equity
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Abstract: The Commission proposes to modify the current policy regarding the composition of proxy groups used to
determine the returns on equity of natural gas and oil pipelines to allow master limited partnerships to be included in the proxy
groups. (Docket No. PL07-2-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM
00/00/0000
Other
07/31/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: John Robinson
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6808
E-Mail: john.robinson@ferc.gov
FR Cite
72 FR 41744
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD43
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: FPA Section 203 Supplemental Policy Statement
Abstract: The Commission issued a Supplemental Policy Statement to provide guidance regarding future implementation of
the Commission's corporation review authority under section 203 of the Federal Power Act and to adopt policies and provide
clarifications intended to continue the encouragement of beneficial utility industry investment while also providing for effective
customer protections, including working in a complementary fashion with the states in protecting customers. (Docket No. PL071-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 33 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined
Other
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
08/02/2007
72 FR 42277
Government Levels Affected: No
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Agency Contact: Carla Urquhart
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8496
E-Mail: carla.urquhart@ferc.gov
Agency Contact: Roshini Thayaparan
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6857
E-Mail: roshini.thayaparan@ferc.gov
RIN: 1902-AD44
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Facilities Design, Connections and Maintenance Reliability Standards
Abstract: The Commission proposes to approve three Reliability Standards developed by the North American Electric
Reliability Corporation, which the Commission has Certified as the Electric Reliability Organization responsible for developing
and enforcing mandatory Reliability Standards. The three new Reliability Standards set requirements for the development of
system operating limits of the Bulk-Power System for use in the planning and operation horizons. (Docket No. RM07-3-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 40 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 824o
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
NPRM
08/13/2007
NPRM Comment Period End
09/19/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Christy Walsh
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6523
E-Mail: christy.walsh@ferc.gov
FR Cite
72 FR 46413
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Conforming Changes
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Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to revise a number of references that have become outdated for a
number of reasons. It also updated several provisions to conform to recent legislation and revised the Commission's
delegations of authority both to allow the Secretary to refer complaint proceedings to the Commission's Dispute Resolution
Service and to organize better and clarify other delegations. (Docket No. RM07-7-000).
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 2; 18 CFR 3c; 18 CFR 4; 18 CFR 6; 18 CFR 8; 18 CFR 11; 18 CFR 16; 18 CFR 33; 18 CFR 35; 18
CFR 131; 18 CFR 153; 18 CFR 154; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 292; 18 CFR 300; 18 CFR 366; 18 CFR 375; 18 CFR 376; 18 CFR
380; 18 CFR 385 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 601; 15 USC 717 to717w; 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; 15 USC 717g; 16 USC 825(b); 42 USC 7171; 42 USC 7172; 16 USC 791a to 825r;
16 USC 799; 16 USC 803(i); 16 USC 825h; 44 USC 3501; 5 USC 551 to 557; 31 USC 9701; 15 USC 717b; 15 USC 717o
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
Other
00/00/0000
Other
08/14/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: wilbur.miller@ferc.gov
FR Cite
72 FR 45320
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD46
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Preliminary Permits for Wave, Current, and Instream New Technology Hydropower Projects
Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on how it should treat applications for preliminary permits to study hydropower
projects involving proposals to utilize wave, current, and instream new technology methods to develop hydropower. The
Commission is also seeking comments on how it should oversee any such permits during their terms. The Commission also
sets an interim policy pending the outcome of this proceeding. (Docket No. RM07-8-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action
Major: Undetermined
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM
00/00/0000
Other
03/01/2007
Other
04/03/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
FR Cite
72 FR 9281
Government Levels Affected: No
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Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Merrill Hathaway
Supervisory Attorney, Office of the General Counsel
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 208-0825
E-Mail: merrill.hathaway@ferc.gov
RIN: 1902-AC29
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Standard of Review for Proposed Changes to Market-Based Rate Contracts for Wholesale Sales of Electric Energy by
Public Utilities
Abstract: The Commission proposes to adopt a policy statement on the standard of review for market-based rate contracts
for wholesale sales of electric energy by public utilities. (Docket No. PL02-7-000.)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
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
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Other
08/08/2002
67 FR 51516
Other
01/04/2006
71 FR 303
NPRM
01/04/2006
71 FR 303
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Shaheda Sultan
Staff Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8845
E-Mail: shaheda.sultan@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
RIN: 1902-AC76
Title: Imbalance Provisions for Intermittent Resources Assessing the State of Wind Energy in Wholesale Electricity Markets
Abstract: In light of Order No. 890's requirements, the Commission withdrew its proposal to amend its regulations to require
public utilities to append to their open access transmission tariffs (OATTs) intermittent generator imbalance service schedules.
(Docket Nos. RM05-10-000 and AD04-13-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
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Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
04/26/2005
70 FR 21349
Withdrawn
05/01/2007
72 FR 23778
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: David Withnell
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8421
E-Mail: david.withnell@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AC95
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Promoting Transmission Investment Through Pricing Reform
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to establish incentive-based (including performance-based) rate
treatments for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce by public utilities. This regulation benefits consumers
by ensuring reliability and reducing the cost of delivered power by reducing transmission congestion. (Docket No. RM06-4-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 35 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Date
11/29/2005
FR Cite
70 FR 71409
Other
07/31/2006
71 FR 43294
Other
01/10/2007
72 FR 1152
Other
04/19/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: andre.goodson@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
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RIN: 1902-AC99
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: New PURPA Section 210(m) Regulations Applicable to Small Power Production and Cogeneration Facilities
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations governing small power production and cogeneration in response to
section 1253 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EP Act 2005), which added section 210(m) to the Public Utility Regulatory
Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) which provides, among other things, for termination of the requirement that an electric utility enter
into a new contract or obligation to purchase electric energy from qualifying cogeneration facilities and qualifying small power
production facilities (QFs) if the Commission finds that the QF has nondiscriminatory access to one of three categories of
markets. (Docket No. RM06-10-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 292 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 781a to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
01/27/2006
71 FR 4532
Other
11/01/2006
71 FR 64342
Other
06/29/2007
72 FR 35872
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Samuel Higginbottom
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8561
E-Mail: samuel.higginbottom@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
RIN: 1902-AD12
Title: Revision of Regulations To Require Reporting of Damage to Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to require that jurisdictional natural gas companies report damage to
facilities as the result of a natural disaster or terrorist activity that results in a reduction in pipeline throughput or storage
deliverability. (Docket No. RM06-18-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 260 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
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Date
NPRM
06/19/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
07/19/2006
Other
08/29/2006
Other
03/08/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: William Blome
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8426
E-Mail: william.blome@ferc.gov
Unified Agenda
FR Cite
71 FR 35226
71 FR 51098
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD13
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Regs. Implementing EPAct 2005: Coordinating the Processing of Fed. Authorizations for Applications Under Sec. 3 and
7 of the Natural Gas Act and Maintaining a Complete Consolidated Record
Abstract: The EPAct section 313 amends NGA section 15 to give the Commission more authority to coordinate the
processing of authorizations required under federal law for proposed natural gas projects under NGA sections 3 and 7. The
Commission promulgated regulations governing its exercise of this authority. (Docket No. RM06-1-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 153; 18 CFR 157; 18 CFR 375 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal
Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 717 to 717o; 15 USC 717 to 717w; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 16 USC 791a to
825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 28 USC 2461; 31 USC 3701; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 49 USC 60502; 49 USC 1 to 85
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Date
05/30/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
07/31/2006
Other
10/27/2006
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Gordon Wagner
Attorney Advisor
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Office of the General Counsel 888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 219-0122
E-Mail: gordon.wagner@ferc.gov
FR Cite
71 FR 30632
71 FR 62912
Government Levels Affected: No
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RIN: 1902-AD16
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Regulations for Filing Applications for Permits to Site Interstate Electric Transmission Corridors
Abstract: The Commission promulgated new regulations in accordance with section 1221 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005,
to establish filing requirements and procedures for entities seeking to construct electric transmission facilities. The regulations
will coordinate the processing of federal authorizations and environmental review of electric transmission facilities in national
interest transmission corridors. (Docket No. RM06-12-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 50; 18 CFR 380 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 824p; 42 USC 4321 to 4370a; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM
06/26/2006
NPRM Comment Period End
08/25/2006
Other
12/01/2006
Other
05/17/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Carolyn Van DerJagt
Attorney Advisor
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8620
E-Mail: carolyn.vanderjagt@ferc.gov
FR Cite
71 FR 36258
71 FR 69440
Government Levels Affected: No
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
RIN: 1902-AD23
Title: Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Non-Operating Public Utilities and Licensees
Abstract: The Commission amended its accounting and reporting regulations to require public utilities and licensees to
continue to follow the Uniform System of Accounts and to continue to file annual and quarterly reports when they cease making
jurisdictional sales of electric energy or providing jurisdictional transmission service but continue collecting amounts pursuant to
a tariff or rate schedule or Commission order. (Docket No. RM07-2-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 101; 18 CFR 141 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 15 USC 79; 16 USC 791 to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC
7101 to 7352; 42 USC 7651 to 7651o; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
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Action
Date
NPRM
01/09/2007
NPRM Comment Period End
02/08/2007
Other
04/26/2007
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Lawrence Greenfield
Supervisory Attorney, Office of the General Counsel
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202-208-0415
E-Mail: lawrence.greenfield@ferc.gov
Unified Agenda
FR Cite
72 FR 922
72 FR 20720
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD25
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers
Abstract: The Commission promulgated interim standards of conduct regulations that govern the relationship between
natural gas transmission providers and their marketing affiliates to respond to the Court of Appeals' decision vacating and
remanding Order No. 2004 et seq. The Commission grants clarification that the standards of conduct for natural gas
transmission providers under the interim rule apply only to natural gas transmission providers affiliated with a marketing or
brokering entity that conducts transportation transactions on such natural gas transmission provider's pipeline and that the
definition for a marketing or brokering entity for a natural gas transmission provider is identical to the definition in the pre-Order
No. 2004 standards of conduct. The Commission also deferred all other requests for clarification or rehearing and will address
them with the rulemaking in RM07-1-000. (Docket No. RM07-6-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 358 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
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
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule Effective
01/09/2007
Interim Final Rule
01/19/2007
72 FR 2427
Other
03/27/2007
72 FR 14235
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: demetra.anas@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
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RIN: 1902-AD28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Critical Energy Infrastructure Information
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to clarify and limit the definition of CEII to minimize the amount of
information that qualifies as CEII and to require requesters to submit executed non-disclosure agreements with their requests.
The Commission also provides notice, that for CEII requests, the notice and opportunity to comment on a request will be
combined with the notice of release. The Commission reiterates the requirement that submitters segregate CEII from other
information. (Docket No. RM06-24-000)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 388 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 to 305; 5 USC 551 to 557; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Other
10/03/2006
71 FR 58273
Other
04/13/2007
72 FR 18572
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Teresina Stasko
Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-8317
E-Mail: teresina.stasko@ferc.gov
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD31
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities
Abstract: The Commission incorporated by reference in its regulations revisions to the Coordinate Interchange business
practice standards adopted by the Wholesale Electric Quadrant of the North American Energy Standards Board. (Docket No.
RM05-5-003)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 38 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 16 USC 791 to 825r; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM
02/26/2007
NPRM Comment Period End
03/28/2007
Other
04/30/2007
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72 FR 21095
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
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
E-Mail: gary.cohen@ferc.gov
Unified Agenda
Government Levels Affected: No
RIN: 1902-AD35
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
Title: Annual Update of Filing Fees
Abstract: The Commission updates its filing fees based on FY2006 costs. (Docket No. RM07-12-000).
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 381 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 717 to 717w; 16 USC 791 to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352;
49 USC 60502; 49 app USC 1 to 85
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
Action
Final Rule
Date
04/17/2007
FR Cite
72 FR 19116
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Misiewicz Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202 502-6240
E-Mail: elizabeth.misiewicz@ferc.gov
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC )
RIN: 1902-AD36
Title: Electronic Filing of FERC Form No. 714
Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations to provide for electronic filing of FERC Form No. 714, Annual Electric
Control and Planning Area Report. (Docket No. RM07-14-000).
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 141; 18 CFR 385 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 15 USC 79; 16 USC 791a to 828c; 16 USC 2601 to 2645; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 7101 to 7352; 31 USC
3701; 5 USC 551 to 557; 15 USC 717 to 717z; 15 USC 3301 to 3432; 28 USC 2461; 42 USC 16441; 42 USC 16451 to 16463;
49 USC 60502; 49 app USC 1 to 85
Legal Deadline: None
Timetable:
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Action
Final Rule
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Lawrence Greenfield
Supervisory Attorney, Office of the General Counsel
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE.
Washington , DC 20426
Phone: 202-208-0415
E-Mail: lawrence.greenfield@ferc.gov
Date
04/26/2007
Unified Agenda
FR Cite
72 FR 20723
Government Levels Affected: No
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