FERC Seeks Comments on Unchanged Grid Reliability Forms
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
FERC is asking for public feedback on its current rules that keep our big power systems safe and reliable. These rules, called FERC-725U, won’t change but need official approval to keep going for three more years. If you’re involved in managing or overseeing the power grid, this is your chance to weigh in before July 27, 2026—no new costs or paperwork are coming your way!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
FERC-725U Kept for Three Years
FERC is seeking public comments by July 27, 2026, to renew the information collection FERC-725U for three years. The Commission says there will be no changes to the existing reporting or recordkeeping requirements when it is reapproved.
Estimated Annual Paperwork Burden
FERC estimates 511 applicable U.S. entities (341 transmission owners and 170 transmission operators) must comply with CIP-014-3, with a total annual burden of 16,352 hours and an annual cost of $1,038,679. The agency estimates the average respondent burden is 32 hours and $2,032.64 per year.
Three-Year Record Retention Rule
Transmission owners and transmission operators must keep documentation showing compliance with Reliability Standard CIP-014-3 for three years unless their Compliance Enforcement Authority directs otherwise. If an entity is found non-compliant, it must keep records related to the non-compliance until mitigation is complete or for three years, whichever is longer.
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