FERC Seeks Extension for Cogeneration Facility Status Certification Forms
Published Date: 9/15/2026
Notice
Summary
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC-556 (OMB Control No. 1902-0075) Certification of Qualifying Facility (QF) Status for a Small Power Production or Cogeneration Facility. The comment period ended on September 8, 2026, with no comments received. There were no changes to the reporting requirements.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
FERC-556 Extended Three Years
If you own or operate a small power production or cogeneration facility, FERC is extending the FERC-556 information collection (OMB Control No. 1902-0075) for three years with no changes to reporting requirements. The public comment deadline for this extension is October 15, 2026.
Paperwork Burden: Hours and Costs
FERC estimates 4,396 respondents produce 9,407.44 annual responses, totaling 33,302 annual burden hours and $3,396,837.66 in total annual cost. The table shows an average cost per respondent of $772.71.
Exemption for <=1 MW Facilities
Under 18 CFR 292.203(d), small power production facilities and cogeneration facilities with net power production capacity of 1 MW or less are exempt from self-certification. FERC nonetheless discloses burden estimates for these filings because some small facilities still seek QF status.
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