FERC Extends Water Project Paperwork: Comments Welcome
Published Date: 4/30/2026
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Summary
FERC is extending its current paperwork rules for folks planning water projects, with no changes to what’s required. If you’re involved in these projects, you can share your thoughts by June 1, 2026. This extension keeps things steady—no new costs or surprises, just more time to keep the info flowing smoothly.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FERC-515 Paperwork Extended Unchanged
FERC is extending the FERC-515 Declaration of Intention information collection for three years with no changes. The current estimated burden remains 80 hours per response and $8,240 per respondent; there are 4 respondents annually for a total of 320 hours and $32,960 in annual cost. Comments are due June 1, 2026.
Non-Jurisdiction Finding Reduces Filings
If the Commission finds your proposed water project non-jurisdictional, you do not have to file a license or exemption application. That finding "eliminates a substantial paperwork burden" for the applicant who would otherwise need to file those additional documents.
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