Notice2026-11534
Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-511) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
June 9, 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 comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-511: Transfer of Hydropower License. There are no proposed changes to the reporting requirements.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34819-34820]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11534]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC26-35-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-511) 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. 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the
currently approved information collection, FERC-511: Transfer of
Hydropower License. There are no proposed changes to the reporting
requirements.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due August 10,
2026.
ADDRESSES: Please submit comments via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f5b7e6b7e5c737a7e6d7e717c7a5f595a4d5c31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e6a4f5a4f6d424b4f5c4f404d4b6e686b7c6d00494158">[email protected]</span></a>.
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must specify the Docket No. (IC26-35-000) and the FERC Information
Collection number (FERC-511) 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, addressed to: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
<bullet> Hand (including courier) delivery to: 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 may be reached by email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d092c392c0e21282c3f2c232e280d0b081f0e632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="286c495c496b444d495a49464b4d686e6d7a6b064f475e">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at (202) 502-6468.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-511, Transfer of Hydropower License or Lease of Project
Property.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0069.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-511 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the
requirements of FERC-511 to implement the statutory provisions of
Sections 8 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) and 18 CFR part 9 and 18 CFR
131.20 of the Commission's regulations. The information filed with the
Commission is in the format of a written application for transfer of
license, executed jointly by the parties of the proposed transfer. The
Commission uses the information collected to determine the
qualifications of the proposed transferee to hold the license and to
prepare the transfer of the license order to make its determination.
Section 8 of the FPA stipulates that no voluntary transfer of any
license, or the rights thereunder granted, shall be made without the
written approval of the Commission.\1\ Sections 9.1 through 9.3 of the
18 CFR states that any licensee (transferor) desiring to transfer a
license and the person, association, corporation, State, or
municipality (transferee) desiring to acquire the same must jointly
file an application for Commission's approval of such transfer.
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\1\ This information collections implements Section 8 of the
Federal Power Act (FPA) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under
Title 18 CFR part 9 (Transfer of License) Sections 9.1 through 9.3
and Section 131.20 of the 18 CFR.
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The application must show that the transfer is in the public
interest and provide the qualifications of the transferee to hold such
license and to operate the property under the license. The application
for approval of transfer of license must conform to the requirements in
18 CFR 131.20, which must include the following: application statement
by all parties; verification statement; proof of citizenship; evidence
of compliance by the transferor with all applicable state laws or how
the transferee proposes to comply; and qualifications of the transferee
to hold the license and operate the project. Approval of the license
transfer is also contingent upon the transfer of title to the
properties under the license, transfer of all project files including
all dam safety related documents, and delivery of all license
instruments.
Type of Respondent: Existing Hydropower Project Licensees and those
entities wishing to have a Hydropower Project License transferred to
them.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \2\ The Commission estimates the annual
burden and cost \3\ for the information collection as follows.
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\2\ 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.
\3\ FERC estimates that industry hourly costs are similar to the
Commission FY 2026 average salary plus benefits of $213,003 per year
(or $102/hour).
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Annual number of Cost per
Number of responses per Total number of Average burden hrs. & cost per Total annual burden hours & total annual cost respondent
respondents respondent responses response ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4)................................ (3) * (4) = (5).............................. (5) / (1)
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Hydropower Project Licensees............ 15 1 15 40 hrs.; $4,080.................... 600 hrs.; $61,200............................ $4,080
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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 thecollection of information on those who are to
respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology.
Dated: June 4, 2026.
Carlos D. Clay,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-11534 Filed 6-8-26; 8:45 am]
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