FERC-539, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Import & Export Related Applications

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
FERC-537-539-577 supporting statement - RM26-2-001.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-10-20	Available
20261015-3033_Action Launching First LNG Authorization Program.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-20	Available
RM26-2-001 NOPR FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-20	Available
20261015-3109_RM26-2-001.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-20	Available
RM26-2-000 NOI FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-20	Available
20251120-3059_RM26-2-000.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-20	Available
42 U.S.C. 4332.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-11-08	Available
guidance-manual-volume-2.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-11-06	Available
guidance-manual-volume-1.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-11-06	Available
15 USC 717b_Exportation or importation of natural gas.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-10-24	Available
18 CFR Part 153.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-10-24	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
283189	Semi-Annual Operational Reports		New
283188	Blanket Authorization Prior Notice Filings		New
283187	Blanket Authorization Program - Application		New
22997	Applications		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0062	ICR Reference No: 202610-1902-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202601-1902-003
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-539
Title: FERC-539, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Import & Export Related Applications
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/21/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2029
Responses	69	12
Time Burden (Hours)	1,426	180
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act says that no person can import or export natural gas from a foreign country without first getting approval from the Commission. The Commission shares the Section 3 regulatory functions with the Department of Energy. The Commission has the authority to approve or disapprove the construction and operation of domestic facilities used for natural gas imports or exports. Additionally, the Commission has the authority to issue Presidential Permits for natural gas facilities which cross an international border of the United States. This application must include applicant contact-type and company information, a proposal summary, statements demonstrating that the proposal is in the public interest and that the services rendered will be in accordance with existing Commission regulations, and certain exhibits as described in 18 CFR 153 and in the supporting statement. For applicants proposing to construct, operate, maintain or connect facilities at the borders of the United States and Canada or Mexico for importing or exporting natural gas, a request for issuance of a Presidential Permit is also required. Once issued by the Commission, an acceptance of the Presidential Permit must be filed. In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR), the Commission proposes to amend its regulations to establish procedures for authorizing activities at liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants without the need for operators to file case-specific applications or for the Commission to issue case-specific orders under sections 3 or 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).1 This NOPR includes proposed revisions to Parts 2, 153, and 375 of the Commission’s regulations. The proposal includes the creation of an LNG blanket program allowing the automatic or prior notice authorization for certain activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717-717w Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AG43	Proposed rulemaking	91 FR 66492	10/20/2026

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Applications
Blanket Authorization Prior Notice Filings
Blanket Authorization Program - Application
Semi-Annual Operational Reports

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	69	12	0	57	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,426	180	0	1,246	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR), the Commission proposes to amend its regulations to establish procedures for authorizing activities at liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants without the need for operators to file case-specific applications or for the Commission to issue case-specific orders under sections 3 or 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).1 This NOPR includes proposed revisions to Parts 2, 153, and 375 of the Commission’s regulations. The proposal includes the creation of an LNG blanket program allowing the automatic or prior notice authorization for certain activities. This proposed rule would reduce the reporting burden because it expands exemptions to submitting a full application, as a result, there would be more entities that would not need to submit full applications and they would either submit abbreviated fillings or only report activities on an annual report (already required). While this ICR would include increased burden, there are significant burden reductions included in the other ICRs that would be impacted by the proposed rules..

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $757,915

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: 10/21/2026

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