Pipeline Paperwork: FERC Seeks Input on Form 549B
Published Date: 3/12/2026
Notice
Summary
FERC is asking for public comments on its gas pipeline reporting form, FERC-549B, which helps keep track of pipeline capacity and customer info. This is a routine check with no changes or new costs, but comments are due by April 13, 2026. Pipeline companies and shippers should pay attention to keep everything running smoothly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
FERC-549B Reinstated Without Changes
FERC is reinstating the FERC-549B information collection with no changes to the reporting requirements. This means interstate pipelines and storage facilities must continue the same posting and filing practices already required, and stakeholders could submit comments by April 13, 2026.
Annual Peak-Day Capacity Filing Due March 1
Each interstate pipeline (including storage-only companies) must file an annual peak-day capacity report by March 1 showing estimated peak-day system capacity, estimated storage capacity, maximum daily delivery capability, and how capacity is assigned to firm services.
Estimated Industry Burden and Cost
FERC estimates 168 respondents and a total annual burden of 149,856 hours with a total annual industry cost of $15,285,312 for FERC-549B reporting. The table breaks this into components (capacity reports, peak-day reports, and quarterly indexes) with per-response hours and costs.
Mandatory Public Posting of Capacity Data
Each interstate pipeline must post on its website, in downloadable files, information about firm and interruptible service, including the shippers receiving service, contract details, capacity releases, and interruptible agreements. The pipeline must keep that posted information available for at least 90 days from the date of posting.
Quarterly Index of Firm Customers
Each interstate pipeline must file with FERC and post on its website an index of all firm transportation and storage customers under contract on the first business day of each calendar quarter, and keep the index posted until the next quarterly index is available.
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