Notice2026-08169
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-73) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
April 27, 2026
Issuing agencies
Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
Abstract
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting its information collection FERC Form No. 73: Oil Pipeline Service Life Data to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information collection requirements. No comments were received on the 60-day notice that was published on February 17, 2026.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 80 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22529-22530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08169]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC26-13-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-73) 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, 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting its information
collection FERC Form No. 73: Oil Pipeline Service Life Data to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information
collection requirements. No comments were received on the 60-day notice
that was published on February 17, 2026.
DATES: Comments on the collections of information are due May 27, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-73 to OMB through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202603-1902-006">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202603-1902-006</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#83c7e2f7e2c0efe6e2f1e2ede0e6c3c5c6d1c0ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="25614451446649404457444b464065636077660b424a53">[email protected]</span></a>. You must specify the Docket No. (IC26-13-
000) and the FERC Information Collection number (FERC-73) 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.
All other delivery methods: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Williams may be reached by email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b3f1a0f1a38171e1a091a15181e3b3d3e2938551c140d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="04406570654768616576656a676144424156472a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at (202) 502-6468.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC Form No. 73, Oil Pipeline Service Life Data.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0019.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC Form No. 73
information collection requirements with no changes to the current
reporting requirements.
Abstract: The Commission collects FERC Form No. 73 information as
part of its authority under the Interstate Commerce Act, 49 U.S.C.
60501, et al. FERC Form No. 73 contains necessary information for the
review of oil pipeline companies' proposed depreciation rates, as
regulated entities are required to provide service life data
illustrating the remaining physical life of an oil pipeline's
properties. This is used to calculate the company's cost of service and
its transportation rates to access customers. The Commission implements
these filing reviews under 18 CFR 357.3, and 18 CFR part 347.
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Section 357.3 and Part 347 require an oil pipeline company to
submit information under FERC Form No. 73 when: (1) requesting approval
for new or changed depreciation rates of an oil pipeline; or (2) being
directed by the Commission to file the service life data during an
investigation of its book depreciation rates. FERC received no comments
on the 60-day Federal Register Notice.
Type of Respondent: Oil pipeline companies.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden for the information collection as below:
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\1\ 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 CFR 1320.3.
\2\ The Commission staff estimates the average cost in salary
and benefits for the average respondent based on the Commission's
2026 average cost for salary plus benefits at $102/hour.
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost per Total annual burden & total Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses response \2\ annual cost respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)...................... (3) * (4) = (5)............. (5) / (1)
(3)
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Oil Pipelines Undergoing 15 1 15 40 hrs.; $4,080.......... 600 hrs.; $61,200........... $4,080
Investigation or Review.
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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: April 22, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-08169 Filed 4-24-26; 8:45 am]
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