FERC-516, Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
10/29/2026
08/31/2026
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. The agency is instructed to discontinue FERC-516A (OMB 1902-0203); FERC-516E (OMB 1902-0290); FERC-516H (OMB 1902-0303); FERC-516J (OMB 1902-0332); FERC-717 (OMB 1902-0173); FERC-917 (OMB 1902-0233); and FERC-919 (OMB 1902-0234).
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2029
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2026
9,833
0
8,103
972,623
0
555,161
0
0
0
The information collected through FERC 516 is used by FERC to carry out its statutory obligations under sections 205 and 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) to regulate electric rates, tariffs, and jurisdictional service terms. The Commission uses these filings to evaluate proposed changes to tariffs, rates, and charges; ensure that rates remain just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory; and review compliance filings associated with pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATTs), Large Generator Interconnection Agreements (LGIAs), and Small Generator Interconnection Agreements (SGIAs).
The Commission conducted an in-depth review of information collections related to electric tariffs and identified several collections that were unnecessarily separated into distinct collections, as well as information collection instruments that were completed or no longer needed. The Commission proposes to consolidate these information collection activities under FERC-516, its primary electric tariff information collection, so that we can accurately reflect the burden placed on the public. In addition, the Commission is merging the burden of the temporary collections FERC-516E (Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings - NAESB Standards - Electric) and FERC-516J (Project Area Labor Wage Data) into FERC-516. FERC is also renewing all of the relevant information collections to harmonize their expiration dates under FERC-516. Once the information collection activities are incorporated into FERC-516, then the Commission will discontinue the other collections as they will no longer be needed.
There are no proposed changes to any of the ongoing reporting requirements; however, the collection is being updated to remove one-time collections that no longer need to be submitted.
The Commission conducted an in-depth review of information collections related to electric tariffs and identified several collections that were unnecessarily separated into distinct collections, as well as information collection instruments that were completed or no longer needed. The Commission proposes to consolidate these information collection activities under FERC-516, its primary electric tariff information collection, so that we can accurately reflect the burden placed on the public. In addition, the Commission is merging the burden of the temporary collections FERC-516E (Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings - NAESB Standards - Electric) and FERC-516J (Project Area Labor Wage Data) into FERC-516. FERC is also renewing all of the relevant information collections to harmonize their expiration dates under FERC-516. Once the information collection activities are incorporated into FERC-516, then the Commission will discontinue the other collections as they will no longer be needed.
As part of its in-depth review of these information collection activities, FERC identified three categories of information collection requirements that cover all previous information collection activities: Electric Tariff Filings, Compliance Filings, and Information Sharing Requirements.
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.
FERC-516 Supporting Statement 2026 v2 Clean.docx
FERC-516 30-day FRN Published.pdf
Information Sharing Requirements