This is 1 of 3 ICRs (for FERC-545,
FERC-549, and FERC-550) related to the CID (company i.d.) and agent
front-end, administrative changes in Dockets RM07-16 and RM01-5.
The changes affect interstate and intrastate gas pipelines and oil
pipelines. The other reporting and recordkeeping requirements are
not affected. (Similar front-end changes were made for electric
utilities filing the EQR under Docket RM12-3 and were submitted to
OMB for review under FERC-920, Electric Quarterly Report, OMB No.
1902-0255. Those reporting requirements are pending OMB review in
ICR No. 201302-1902-003.) FERC-549 is required to implement the
statutory provisions governed by Sections 311 and 312 of the
Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA) (15 USC 3371-3372) and Section 7 of
the Natural Gas Act (NGA) (15 U.S.C. 717f). The reporting
requirements for implementing these provisions are contained in 18
Code of Federal regulations (CFR) Part 284. Rates and Charges for
Intrastate Pipelines. 18 CFR 284.123(b) provides that intrastate
gas pipeline companies and local distribution companies not subject
to Commission jurisdiction pursuant to section 1(c) of the NGA with
blanket transportation authority pursuant to 18 CFR 284.224 file
for Commission approval of rates for services performed in the
interstate transportation of gas. An intrastate gas pipeline
company may elect to use rates contained in one of its then
effective transportation rate schedules on file with an appropriate
state regulatory agency for intrastate service comparable to the
interstate service OR file proposed rates and supporting
information showing the rates are cost based and are fair and
equitable. 150 days after the application is filed the rate is
deemed to be fair and equitable unless the Commission either
extends the time for action, institutes a proceeding or issues an
order providing for rates it deems to be fair and equitable. 18 CFR
284.123(e) requires that within 30 days of commencement of new
service any intrastate pipeline engaging in the transportation of
gas in interstate commerce must file a statement that includes the
interstate rates and a description of how the pipeline will engage
in the transportation services, including operating conditions. If
an intrastate gas pipeline company changes its operations or rates
it must amend the statement on file with the Commission. Such
amendment is to be filed not later than 30 days after commencement
of the change in operations or change in rate election.
Market-Based Rates for Storage. In 2006, the Commission established
criteria for obtaining market-based rates for storage services
offered under 18 CFR 284.501-505. First, the Commission modified
its market-power analysis to better reflect the competitive
alternatives to storage. Second, pursuant to the Energy Policy Act
of 2005, the Commission promulgated rules to implement section 4(f)
of the Natural Gas Act, to permit underground natural gas storage
service providers that are unable to show that they lack market
power to negotiate market-based rates in circumstances where
market-based rates are in the public interest and necessary to
encourage the construction of the storage capacity in the area
needing storage services, and where customers are adequately
protected. These revisions were intended to facilitate the
development of new natural gas storage capacity while protecting
customers.
US Code:
15
USC 717f Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
US Code: 15
USC 717c Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
US Code:
15 USC 3371-3372 Name of Law: Natural Gas Policy Act
The Commission is revising the
company registration process for interstate and intrastate natural
gas pipelines and oil pipelines with respect to the filing of
electronic tariffs (eTariff). These procedures are expected to take
effect no sooner than 7/12/2013. To improve security and the filing
process, the Commission is adopting a revised method of
authenticating filings requiring the use of a company registration
number. Under this system, the filer will maintain a list of
eRegistered agents which it has authorized to submit filings on its
behalf. A filer can designate multiple individuals as its agents.
The agent will use its eRegistration account to log onto FERC
Online
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
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clean_Company Registration Manual 7-19-2013.doc
SuppNoticeTechConf20130412154711-RM07-16-000.pdf
Market Based Rates (18 CFR 284.501-505)