FERC-551, Reporting of Flow Volume and Capacity by Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
179973	Reporting of Flow Volume and Capacity by Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0243	ICR Reference No: 202601-1902-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202211-1902-011
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-551
Title: FERC-551, Reporting of Flow Volume and Capacity by Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/13/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2026
Responses	64,970	66,065
Time Burden (Hours)	32,485	33,033
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Commission has a statutory requirement to facilitate price transparency in markets for the sale or transportation of physical natural gas in interstate commerce, having due regard for the public interest, the integrity of those markets, fair competition, and the protection of consumers. FERC-551 uses the information provided by pipelines as part of its overall implementation of the statutory provisions of sections 23(a) (1) of the Natural Gas Act, 16 USC sections 717t-2(a)(1); section 220 of the Federal Power Act; Section 316 of EPAct 2005; section 23 to the Natural Gas Act; section 1281 of EPAct 2005. More specifically, the Commission uses the pipelines’ FERC-551 postings as part of fulfilling the transparency provisions of section 23 (a) (1) of the Natural Gas Act as mandated by Congress. FERC relies is part on section 23(a) (1) of the Natural Gas Act, for authority to collect this information. The data requirements for pipelines are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR Part 284.13(b), reporting requirements for interstate pipelines.: The Commission has directed that the data requirements under FERC-551 are to be posted on interstate pipeline websites and not filed on formatted/printed forms.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 717t-2(a)(1) Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 316 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act 2005
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 61392	12/31/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 12183	03/12/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Reporting of Flow Volume and Capacity by Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	64,970	66,065	0	0	-1,095	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	32,485	33,033	0	0	-548	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,978

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/13/2026

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