FERC Extends Oil Pipeline Data Reports: Business as Usual for Three Years
Published Date: 4/27/2026
Notice
Summary
FERC is extending its paperwork collection for oil pipeline companies to keep sharing service life data for three more years—no changes, just a smooth continuation. Pipeline companies need to keep submitting their info, and the public can comment until May 27, 2026. This keeps things running without extra costs or new rules, making sure pipelines stay safe and well-monitored.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated Annual Burden and Cost
FERC estimates 15 oil pipeline respondents will each file one response annually, with an average burden of 40 hours and an average annual cost of $4,080 per respondent. The total estimated annual burden is 600 hours and $61,200.
Three-Year Extension of Filing
FERC is extending its FERC Form No. 73 paperwork collection for three more years with no changes. Oil pipeline companies must continue to submit service life data when requesting new or changed depreciation rates or when directed by the Commission, and the public comment deadline is May 27, 2026.
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