Notice2026-08458
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-515) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
April 30, 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. 3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting its information collection FERC-515: Declaration of Intention to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information collection requirements. There are no proposed changes to this collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 23265]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08458]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC26-6-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-515) 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-515: Declaration of Intention to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information collection
requirements. There are no proposed changes to this collection.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due June 1, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-515 to OMB through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202602-1902-002">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202602-1902-002</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
``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#7632170217351a13170417181513363033243558111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d795c495c7e51585c4f5c535e587d7b786f7e135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>. You must specify the Docket No. (IC26-6-000)
and the FERC Information Collection number (FERC-515) 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#a9edc8ddc8eac5ccc8dbc8c7cacce9efecfbea87cec6df"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e4a6f7a6f4d626b6f7c6f606d6b4e484b5c4d20696178">[email protected]</span></a>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-515 (Declaration of Intention).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0079.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-515 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: The purpose of FERC-515 is to implement the information
collections pursuant to Section 24 of the Federal Power Act (FPA). This
statute authorizes the Commission to make a determination as to whether
it has jurisdiction over a proposed water project pursuant to section
23(b) of the FPA. Entities intending to construct project works on
certain waters must file a Declaration of Intention with the
Commission. The information provided in the Declaration of Intention
includes a written application, containing sufficient details to allow
the Commission staff to research the jurisdictional aspects of the
project. Commission staff will review maps, land ownership records, and
other related information to establish whether or not there is Federal
jurisdiction over the lands and waters affected by the project. A
finding that the project is non-jurisdictional by the Commission
eliminates a substantial paperwork burden for the applicant who might
otherwise have to file for a license or exemption application. FERC
received no comments in response to the 60-day Federal Register Notice.
Type of Respondents: Persons intending to construct project works
on certain waters.
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 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 (2025) for additional information on the definition of
information collection burden.
\2\ 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), $103/hour is used.
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Total annual
Annual number Total number Average burden burden hours & Cost per
Number of respondents of responses of responses hours & cost ($) total annual respondent ($)
per respondent per response cost ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)............. (3) * (4) = (5) (5) / (1)
(3)
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4............................ 1 4 80 hrs.; $8,240. 320 hrs.; $8,240
$32,960.
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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 27, 2026.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-08458 Filed 4-29-26; 8:45 am]
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