Notice2025-23221
Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-574) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
December 18, 2025
Issuing agencies
Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
Abstract
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption). There are no proposed changes to the reporting requirements.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 241 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59110-59111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-23221]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC26-3-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-574) Comment
Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved
information collection FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw
Exemption). There are no proposed changes to the reporting
requirements.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due February 17,
2026.
ADDRESSES: Please submit comments via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d391c091c3e11181c0f1c131e183d3b382f3e531a120b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="82c6e3f6e3c1eee7e3f0e3ece1e7c2c4c7d0c1ace5edf4">[email protected]</span></a>.
You must specify the docket No. (IC26-3-000) and the FERC Information
Collection number (FERC-574) in your email. If you are unable to file
electronically, comments may be filed by USPS mail or by hand
(including courier) delivery:
<bullet> Mail via U.S. Postal Service only, addressed to: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
<bullet> Hand (including courier) delivery to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins
Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
Docket: To view comments and issuances in this docket, please visit
https://elibrary. <a href="http://ferc.gov/eLibrary/search">ferc.gov/eLibrary/search</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Williams may be reached by email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4b0f2a3f2a08272e2a392a25282e0b0d0e1908652c243d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d397b2a7b290bfb6b2a1b2bdb0b69395968190fdb4bca5">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at (202) 502-6468.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption)
OMB Control No.: 1902-0116
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the information collection
FERC-574 with no changes to the current reporting requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the
requirements of FERC-574 to implement the statutory provisions of
Sections 1(c), 4, and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Natural gas
pipeline
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companies apply for an exemption under the provisions of section 1(c).
If the Commission grants an exemption, the natural gas pipeline company
is not required to file certificate applications, rate schedules, or
any other applications or forms prescribed by the Commission.
The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation,
sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) they
receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another
person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is
ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and
facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State
Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that
jurisdiction. 18 CFR part 152 specifies the data required to be filed
by pipeline companies for an exemption.
Type of Respondents: Jurisdictional Pipeline companies.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden and cost \2\ for the information collection as:
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\1\ ``Burden'' is the total time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a federal agency. See 5 CFR 1320 for
additional information on the definition of information collection
burden.
\2\ Commission staff estimates that the industry's skill set and
cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC-574 are approximately the
same as the Commission's average cost. The FERC 2025 average salary
plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $214,093/
year (or $103/hour).
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Number of Average burden hours Total annual burden
Number of responses per Total number of & average cost ($) hours & total Cost per
respondents respondent responses per response annual cost respondent
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4)................. (3) * (4) = (5).... (5) / (1) = (6)
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2 1 2 60 hours; $6,180.... 120 hours; $12,360. $6,180
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Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Dated: December 12, 2025.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-23221 Filed 12-17-25; 8:45 am]
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