Notice2026-03663
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-539) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
February 24, 2026
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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-539 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Import & Export Related Applications), which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). There are no proposed changes to the reporting requirements.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8860-8861]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03663]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC25-19-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-539) 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-539 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Import &
Export Related Applications), which will be submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). There are no proposed changes to the
reporting requirements.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due March 26,
2026.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-539 to OMB through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202601-1902-003">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202601-1902-003</a>. You can also visit <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>
and use the drop-down under ``Currently under Review'' to select the
``Federal Energy Regulatory Commission'' where you can see the open
opportunities to provide comments. Comments should be sent within 30
days of publication of this notice.
Please submit a copy of your comments to the Commission via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1b5f7a6f7a58777e7a697a75787e5b5d5e4958357c746d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7236130613311e171300131c111732343720315c151d04">[email protected]</span></a>. You must specify the Docket No. (IC25-19-
000) and the FERC Information Collection number (FERC-539) 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: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street
NE, Washington, DC 20426.
<bullet> All Other Delivery Methods: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, MD 20852.
Docket: To view information related to this docket, please visit
<a href="https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search">https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Williams, (202) 502-6468.
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4703263326042b22263526292422070102150469202831"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d296b3a6b391beb7b3a0b3bcb1b79294978091fcb5bda4">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-539 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Import & Export Related
Applications).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0062.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-539 with no
changes to the current reporting requirements.
Abstract: The purpose of FERC-539 is to implement information
collections pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).\1\ This
statute provides, in part, that ``. . . no person shall export any
natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import any
natural gas from a foreign country without first having secured an
order from the Commission authorizing it to do so.'' \2\ This statute
applies not only to natural gas imported and/or exported via pipeline
but also to any import and/or export of liquefied natural gas via a
liquefied natural gas terminal. The 1992 amendments to Section 3 of the
NGA concern importation or exportation from/to a nation which has a
free trade agreement with the United States, and requires that such
importation or exportation: (1) Shall be deemed to be a ``first sale'',
i.e., not a sale for a resale, and (2) Shall be deemed to be consistent
with the public interest, and applications for such importation or
exportation shall be granted without modification or delay.
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\1\ 15 U.S.C. 717-717w.
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 717b.
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Estimate of Annual Burden: \3\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden for the information collection as:
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\3\ Burden is defined as 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.
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Number of
Number of respondents responses per Total number of Average burden hours & average Total annual burden hours & Cost per
respondent responses cost \4\ per response ($) total annual cost ($) respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4)........................... (3) * (4) = (5)............... (5) / (1) = (6)
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6................................. 2 12 15 hours; $1,545.............. 180 hours; $18,540............ $3,090
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Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collections of
information are 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 estimates of the
burden and cost of the collections of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the information collections; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
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\4\ The Commission staff estimates that industry is similarly
situated in terms of hourly cost (for wages plus benefits). Based on
the Commission's FY (Fiscal Year) 2025 average cost (for wages plus
benefits), $103/hour is used.
Dated: February 19, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-03663 Filed 2-23-26; 8:45 am]
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