FERC Seeks Comments on Keeping Complaint Rules Unchanged
Published Date: 5/11/2026
Notice
Summary
FERC is asking for your thoughts on keeping their complaint rules just as they are—no changes, no extra paperwork. This affects anyone who might file a complaint about energy rules and gives you until June 10, 2026, to speak up. It won’t cost anyone extra or change how things work, just a simple extension to keep things running smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Significant Time and Cost to File
If you file a complaint with FERC under FERC-600, the Commission estimates an average burden of 160 hours per response and an average cost per respondent of $16,480 (using $103/hour). The Commission estimates 62 responses per year, totaling 9,920 hours and $1,021,760 in annual cost across respondents.
Complaint Rules Extended As-Is
The Commission is seeking a three-year extension of FERC-600 with no changes to the existing complaint rules. Comments are due June 10, 2026; otherwise the current complaint procedures and information requirements remain in place for the extended period.
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