EIA Seeks to Extend Power Plant Air Data Collection
Published Date: 3/6/2026
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Summary
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) wants to keep collecting info on power plant air permits for three more years—no changes, just an extension. This affects power plant operators and helps the government track energy resources better. Comments are open until May 5, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Improving Generator Data to Support Grid Resilience
EIA says the EIA-860S will fill gaps in the census of electricity generators (including backup generators above 1 MW) so the agency better understands total U.S. grid capacity and resilience. The notice links complete data to improved emergency response and says missing data could impede response and potentially lead to widespread outages, economic disruptions, and loss of life.
Three‑Year Extension of EIA-860S Survey
The Energy Information Administration is asking to extend the EIA-860S State Level Generator Air Permit Inventory Report for three years without change. The survey currently lists 56 annual respondents, 56 responses, 280 burden hours per year, and an estimated annual respondent cost of $26,583; comments are due by May 5, 2026.
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