Notice2026-04868
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-549B); Comment Request
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Published
March 12, 2026
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
Abstract
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comments on the currently approved information collection, FERC-549B (Gas Pipeline Rates: Annual Capacity Reports and Index of Customers). No Comments were received on the 60-day notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12187-12188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04868]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC26-18-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-549B); Comment
Request
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, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comments on the
currently approved information collection, FERC-549B (Gas Pipeline
Rates: Annual Capacity Reports and Index of Customers). No Comments
were received on the 60-day notice.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due April 13,
2026.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-549B to OMB through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202602-1902-004">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202602-1902-004</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#ebaf8a9f8aa8878e8a998a85888eabadaeb9a8c58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0743667366446b62667566696462474142554429606871">[email protected]</span></a>. You must specify the Docket No. (IC26-18-
000) and the FERC Information Collection number (FERC-549B) 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 comments and issuances in 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#92d6f3e6f3d1fef7f3e0f3fcf1f7d2d4d7c0d1bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1256736673517e777360737c717752545740513c757d64">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-549B (Gas Pipeline Rates: Annual Capacity Reports and
Index of Customers).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0169.
Type of Request: Reinstatement of the FERC-549B information
collection requirements with no changes to the reporting requirements.
Abstract: As described below, FERC-549B is comprised of information
collection activities at 18 CFR 284.13(b)-(c) and 18 CFR 284.13(d)(1)-
(d)(2). The purpose of these information collection activities is to
provide reliable information about capacity availability and price that
shippers need to make informed decisions in a competitive market, and
to enable shippers and the Commission to monitor marketplace behavior
to detect, and remedy anti-competitive behavior. The regulations at 18
CFR 284.13(b) and 18 CFR 284.13(d)(1) require each interstate pipeline
to post information about firm and interruptible service on its
internet website, and in downloadable file formats. The information
required at 18 CFR 284.13(b) includes identification of the shippers
receiving service, and details about contracts for firm service,
capacity release transactions,\1\ and agreements for interruptible
service. The pipeline must maintain access to that information for a
period not less than 90 days from the date of posting. The regulation
at 18 CFR 284.13(d)(1) requires equal and timely access to information
relevant to the availability of all transportation services whenever
capacity is scheduled. In addition, each interstate pipeline must
provide information about the volumes of no-notice transportation \2\
provided. This information collection activity enables shippers to
release transportation and storage capacity to other shippers wanting
to obtain capacity. The information results in reliable capacity
information availability and price data that shippers need to make
informed decisions in a competitive market and enable shippers and the
Commission to monitor the market for potential abuses. The regulation
at 18 CFR 284.13(c) requires each interstate pipeline to file with the
Commission an index of all its firm transportation and storage
customers under contract on the first business day of each calendar
quarter. The index of customers also must be posted on the pipeline's
own internet website, in downloadable file formats, and must be made
available until the next quarterly index is posted. The requirements
for the electronic index can be obtained at <a href="https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/natural-gas/industry-forms/form-549b-index-customers">https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/natural-gas/industry-forms/form-549b-index-customers</a>.
The regulation at 18 CFR 284.13(d)(2) requires an annual peak-day
capacity report of all interstate pipelines, including natural gas
storage-only companies. This report is generally a short report showing
the peak day design capacity or the actual peak day capacity achieved,
with a short explanation, if needed. The regulation provides that an
interstate pipeline must make an annual filing by March 1 of each year
showing the estimated peak
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day capacity of the pipeline's system, and the estimated storage
capacity and maximum daily delivery capability of storage facilities
under reasonably representative operating assumptions and the
respective assignments of that capacity to the various firm services
provided by the pipeline.
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\1\ As provided at 18 CFR 284.8, an interstate pipeline that
offers transportation service on a firm basis must include in its
tariff a mechanism for firm shippers to release firm capacity to the
pipeline for resale.
\2\ No-notice transportation allows for the reservation of
pipeline capacity on demand without incurring any penalties.
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Types of Respondents: Respondents for this data collection are
interstate pipelines and storage facilities subject to FERC regulation
under the Natural Gas Act.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \3\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden and cost for FERC-549B as shown in the
following table: FERC-549B (Gas Pipeline Rates: Annual Capacity Reports
and Index of Customers).
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\3\ The Commission defines burden 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. For further explanation of what is included in the
information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal
Regulations 1320.3.
FERC-549B (Gas Pipeline Rates: Annual Capacity Reports and Index of Customers)
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Annual number Total annual burden &
Annual number of responses Total number Average burden & cost ($) total annual cost Cost per
of respondents per respondent of responses per response ($) respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4) \4\..................... (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1)
(3)
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Capacity Reports under 284.13(b) & 168 6 1,008 145 hrs.; $14,790........... 146,160 hrs.; $88,740
284.13(d)(1). $14,908,320.
Peak Day Annual Capacity Report 168 1 168 10 hrs.; $1,020............. 1,680 hrs.; $171,360. 1,020
under 284.13(d)(2).
Index of Customers under 284.13(c) 168 4 672 3 hrs.; $306................ 2,016 hrs.; $205,632. 1,224
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Total.......................... .............. .............. 1,848 ............................ 149,856 hrs.;
$15,285,312.
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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.
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\4\ The Commission staff estimates that the industry's hourly
cost for wages plus benefits is similar to the Commission's $102.00
FY 2026 average hourly cost for wages and benefits.
\5\ The burden per response is based on burden expended on
similar forms and other similar FERC reporting requirements (e.g.,
capacity reports).
Dated: March 9, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-04868 Filed 3-11-26; 8:45 am]
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