Coordination of Federal Authorization for Electric Transmission Facilities

Section 216(h) of the Federal Power Act, as implemented by a 2009 Memorandum of Understanding, requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue regulations governing the coordination of Federal authorizations for proposed interstate electric transmission facilities. The regulations allow applicants to request information on the completeness of an application for authorization or permit, as well as the likelihood of project approval based on early submission, compilation, and documentation of information needed to identify potential siting constraints or opportunities discussed in the proposed process (section 900.4), which is required by section 216(h)(4)(C). The regulations also allow applicants to request DOE coordination assistance for projects other than qualifying projects (section 900.2), as authorized by section 216(h)(3). This information collection package accounts for the requirements of these regulatory provisions.

The latest form for Coordination of Federal Authorization for Electric Transmission Facilities expires 2027-09-30 and can be found here.