FERC extends grid data forms unchanged: Nobody cared last time
Published Date: 3/26/2025
Notice
Summary
FERC is keeping its current rules for collecting info on power grid reliability, with no changes to what’s reported. They’re asking for public comments by April 25, 2025, but no one commented during the earlier 60-day period. This means the process continues smoothly with no new costs or surprises for those involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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FERC-517 Extended for Three Years
FERC is seeking a three-year extension of the FERC-517 information collection (OMB Control No. 1902-0319) with no changes to existing reporting requirements. Comments are due by April 25, 2025.
Independent Part 12D Inspections Required
Licensed projects that meet Part 12.30 criteria must have independent consultant inspections: a Comprehensive Assessment (CA) every 10 years and a Periodic Inspection (PI) midway between CAs. Licensees must submit a detailed independent consultant team proposal at least 180 days before an inspection and get Director approval of the team; the Director may disapprove members for good cause.
Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP) Requirements
If you own one or more dams with high or significant hazard potential, you must maintain an Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP) that includes naming a Chief Dam Safety Engineer (or Coordinator), specified contents (policy, responsibilities, training, records, improvement), annual review with senior management, and submission of findings to the Regional Engineer. For high-hazard owners, an independent external audit or peer review is required at intervals not to exceed five years and the auditor qualifications must be submitted and accepted beforehand.
FERC's Estimated Annual Industry Burden and Cost
FERC estimates the total annual burden for the FERC-517 collection at 11,350.5 hours and $1,135,050 in costs. The estimate breaks down by activity (e.g., independent consultant reports, ODSP documents, audits) and uses an average hourly cost of $100.
Mandatory Incident Reporting Timing
If you are an applicant or licensee, you must report any incident resulting in death or serious injury at a project orally "as soon as practicable" and provide a written report within the time specified by the Regional Engineer; initial reports are "preferably within 72 hours."
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