FERC Extends Gas Pipeline Exemption Info Collection Rules
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is extending its current info collection for gas pipeline exemptions (FERC-574) for another three years with no changes. Pipeline companies who apply for these exemptions keep doing what they’ve been doing, and there’s no new cost or paperwork. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until March 26, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FERC-574 Extended Three Years
If you run a jurisdictional natural gas pipeline company, FERC is extending the FERC-574 information collection for three years with no changes to reporting requirements. The notice says there are 2 respondents, 2 total responses, an average burden of 60 hours per response (120 hours total) and an average cost of $6,180 per response ($12,360 total); comments are due March 26, 2026.
Hinshaw Exemption Avoids Filings
If your pipeline company receives a Hinshaw exemption under section 1(c) of the Natural Gas Act, the company is not required to file certificate applications, rate schedules, or any other applications or forms prescribed by the Commission. The exemption applies when (a) gas is received at or within the boundaries of a state from another person at or within that state, (b) the gas is ultimately consumed in that state, (c) the company's rates, service and facilities are regulated by a State Commission, and (d) that State Commission is exercising that jurisdiction.
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