Notice2026-18873
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-561); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
September 15, 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 (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC-561 (OMB Control No. 1902-0099), Annual Report of Interlocking Directorates. The comment period ended on September 8, 2026, with no comments received. There were no changes to the reporting requirements.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58436-58437]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18873]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC26-37-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-561); Comment
Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.
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 (Commission or
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved
information collection FERC-561 (OMB Control No. 1902-0099), Annual
Report of Interlocking Directorates. The comment period ended on
September 8, 2026, with no comments received. There were no changes to
the reporting requirements.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due October 15,
2026.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-561 to OMB through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202608-1902-008">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202608-1902-008</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#aeeacfdacfedc2cbcfdccfc0cdcbeee8ebfced80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fdbfeebfedcf3fafeedfef1fcfadfd9dacddcb1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a>. You must specify Docket No. (IC26-37-000)
and the FERC Information Collection number (FERC-561) 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>. Once there, you can also
sign up for automatic notification of activity in this docket.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact: Kayla Williams at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0b4918491b39c959182919e9395b0b6b5a2b3de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5612372237153a33372437383533161013041578313920">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-6468.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-561, Interlocking Directorates.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0099.
Abstract: The FERC Form 561 responds to the Federal Power Act (FPA)
requirements for annual reporting of similar types of positions which
public utility officers and directors hold with financial institutions,
insurance companies, utility equipment and fuel providers, and with any
of an electric utility's 20 largest purchasers of electric energy
(i.e., the 20 entities with high expenditures of electricity). The FPA
specifically defines most of the information elements in the Form 561
including the information that must be filed, the required filers, the
directive to make the information available to the public, and the
filing deadline.
The Commission uses the information required by 18 CFR 131.31 and
collected by the Form 561 to implement the FPA requirement that those
who are authorized to hold interlocked directorates annually disclose
all the interlocked positions held within the prior year. The Form 561
data identifies persons holding interlocking positions between public
utilities and other entities, allows the Commission to review these
interlocking positions, and allows identification of possible conflicts
of interest.
Type of Respondents: Each officer or director of a public utility
also holding the position of officer, director, partner, appointee, or
representative of any other entity listed in section 305(c)(2) of the
FPA (including but not limited to organizations primarily engaged in
the business of providing financial services or credit, insurance
companies, security underwriters, electrical equipment suppliers, fuel
provider, and any entity which is controlled by one or more of these
entities).
Estimate of Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the total
annual burden and cost \1\ for this information collection as follows:
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\1\ Commission staff estimates that the industry's skill set and
cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC-561 are approximately the
same as the Commission's average cost. The FERC 2026 average salary
plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $213,003/
year (or $102.00/hour).
FERC Form 561--Annual Report of Interlocking Directorates
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Total annual
Annual number Total number Average burden & burden hours & Cost per
Number of respondents of responses of responses cost per total annual respondent ($)
per respondent response cost
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)............. (3) * (4) = (5) (5) / (1)
(3)
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2,700........................ 1 2,700 0.25 hrs.; 25.50 675 hrs.; $25.50
$68,850.
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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: September 10, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-18873 Filed 9-14-26; 8:45 am]
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