FERC-545, Gas Pipeline Rates:
Rate Change (Non-formal) (Final Rule RM96-1-43)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
01/17/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
6 Months From Approved
05/31/2025
1,387
1,382
306,827
306,777
0
0
FERC-545 is required to implement
sections 4, 5, and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), (15 USC 717c,
717d, and 717o). NGA Sections 4, 5, and 16 together authorize the
Commission to inquire into rate structures and methodologies and to
set rates at a just and reasonable level. Specifically, a natural
gas company must obtain Commission authorization for all rates and
charges made, demanded, or received in connection with the
transportation or sale of natural gas in interstate commerce. The
following information is the subject of the FERC-545 information
collection: (1) tariff filings and any related compliance filings;
(2) rate case filings and any related compliance filings; (3)
informational reports; (4) negotiated rates; (5) non-conforming
agreement filings; and (6) NAESB Activity (tariff portion only). In
summary, the Commission uses the FERC-545 information to (1) ensure
there are adequate customer protections under section 4 of the NGA;
(2) review rates and terms and conditions of service changes by
natural gas companies for the transportation and storage of natural
gas; (3) provide general industry oversight; and (4) supplement
documentation during FERC’s audits process. The Commission reviews
the FERC-545 materials to determine whether proposed transportation
and sales rates and terms and conditions of service are just and
reasonable. The Commission uses the information to monitor rates
and terms and conditions of service related to jurisdictional
transportation, natural gas storage, and unbundled sales activities
of jurisdictional companies. In addition to fulfilling the
Commission’s obligations under the NGA, the information enables the
Commission to monitor the activities and evaluate transactions of
the natural gas industry to ensure competitiveness and improved
efficiency of the industry’s operations. Consistent with our
practice since Order No. 587-V, each pipeline must designate a
single tariff section under which every NAESB WGQ Standard
incorporated by reference by the Commission is listed. For each
standard, the pipeline must specify in the tariff section or tariff
sheet(s) listing all the NAESB standards: (a) whether the standard
is incorporated by reference; (b) for those standards not
incorporated by reference, the tariff provision that complies with
the standard; or (c) for those standards with which the pipeline
does not comply, an explanatory statement, including an indication
of whether the pipeline has been granted a waiver, extension of
time, or other variance with respect to compliance with the
standard.
The burden estimates associated
with the proposed rule in Docket No. RM96-1-043 are program changes
for FERC-545. In the following table, the requested burdens include
those in Version 4.0 in Docket No. RM96-1-043. The previous burdens
are those approved as a result of the final rule approving Version
3.2.
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.
Form FERC-545 Tariff Filings
RM96-1-043 Final Rule.pdf
Final Rule for RM96-1-043 (Issued) 11.22.2024.docx
Negotiated Rates and Non-Conforming Agreement Filings