Opportunity
Federal Register #IC26-8-000
FERC-538 Information Collection Extension Comment Request
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
IC26-8-000
NAICS
926130
This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, seeks public comment on the extension of its information collection FERC-538 regarding Gas Pipeline Certificates for mandatory initial service. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the extension of FERC-538 information collection - Pertains to applications by natural gas companies to extend or improve transportation facilities and provide service to adjacent communities - Authorized under sections 7(a), 10(a), and 16 of the Natural Gas Act and part 156 of Commission regulations - Estimated Annual Burden: - One respondent - One response - 255 hours required - Estimated cost: $26,265 - Notable Details: - No products, services, or OEMs are being procured - This is not a procurement or contract award, but a regulatory information collection extension request - Locations: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission offices in Washington, DC and Rockville, MD
Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is submitting its information collection FERC-538, related to Gas Pipeline Certificates under Section 7(a) Mandatory Initial Service, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and extension. This notice requests public comments on the information collection requirements, which pertain to applications by natural gas companies to extend or improve transportation facilities and provide service to adjacent communities. The estimated annual burden involves 1 respondent with 1 response, requiring 255 hours and costing approximately $26,265. Comments are due by May 7, 2026.