FERC-549, NGPA Section 311 Transactions, NGA Blanket Certificate Transactions, and Market-Based Rates for Storage

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
FERC-549 supporting statement 2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available
FERC-549 30-day FRN Published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available
20260519-3011_FERC-549 30-day notice 2026.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available
FERC-549 60-day FRN Published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available
20260313-3055_FERC-549 60-day notice 2026.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available
15 USC 717f.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available
15 USC 717c.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available
18 CFR Part 284 (up to date as of 5-20-2026).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available
15 USC 3371.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-22	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
258667	MBR -- Change in Circumstance		Modified
258665	MBR -- Initial Approval		Modified
258271	Transportation by Pipelines		Modified
200419	Record Retention (18 CFR 284.288 & 284.403)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0086	ICR Reference No: 202604-1902-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202209-1902-003
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-549
Title: FERC-549, NGPA Section 311 Transactions, NGA Blanket Certificate Transactions, and Market-Based Rates for Storage
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: 05/26/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2026
Responses	306	391
Time Burden (Hours)	7,976	5,324
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	25,095

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Abstract: This collection of information assists the Commission in meeting its obligations with respect to transactions in accordance with section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA), transactions regarding blanket certificates in accordance with section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and market-based rates for storage in accordance with section 4 of the NGA. The regulations at 18 CFR 284 address the requirements of this collection of information. The Commission uses the information to monitor jurisdictional activities of intrastate and Hinshaw pipelines regarding transportation of natural gas, to monitor jurisdictional activities of interstate natural gas pipelines regarding unbundled sales activities of natural gas, and to ensure the integrity of the natural gas sales market.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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 Name of Law: Natural Gas Policy Act
  

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:
	91 FR 13022	03/18/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 30300	05/22/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
MBR -- Change in Circumstance
MBR -- Initial Approval
Record Retention (18 CFR 284.288 & 284.403)
Transportation by 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	306	391	0	0	-85	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,976	5,324	0	0	2,652	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	25,095	0	0	-25,095	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: $220,697

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: 05/26/2026

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