Notice2026-03667
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
February 24, 2026
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, FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption), which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. 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 8863-8864]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03667]
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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, FERC-574 (Gas
Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption), which will be submitted to
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. 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-574 to OMB through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202601-1902-002">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202601-1902-002</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
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``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#8cc8edf8edcfe0e9edfeede2efe9cccac9decfa2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ce8aafbaaf8da2abafbcafa0adab8e888b9c8de0a9a1b8">[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: 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#bffbdecbdefcd3dadecdded1dcdafff9faedfc91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6622071207250a03071407080503262023342548010910">[email protected]</span></a>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0116.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the 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 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 $103/hour).
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Number of
Number of responses responses per Total number Average burden hours & average Total annual burden hours & Cost ($) per
respondent of responses cost ($) per response total annual cost ($) respondent
(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: February 19, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-03667 Filed 2-23-26; 8:45 am]
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