Federal Register #RM22-5-000, RM21-15-000

FERC Withdraws Inquiry and Denies Rulemaking on Industry Association Dues

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, addresses regulatory actions regarding industry association dues and related expenses: - FERC has withdrawn its notice of inquiry on the rate recovery, reporting, and accounting treatment of industry association dues and certain civic, political, and related expenses - The Commission denied a petition for rulemaking from the Center for Biological Diversity, which sought amendments to the Uniform System of Accounts (USofA) for payments to industry associations involved in lobbying or influence activities - No products, services, vendors, or OEMs are mentioned; this is not a procurement or contract opportunity - The proceeding is terminated, and FERC will address concerns about these costs in utility rates on a case-by-case basis - FERC encourages regulated entities to adopt tariff revisions that improve transparency into industry association costs included in rates - No procurement action, product request, or vendor engagement is taking place

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is withdrawing a notice of inquiry that sought comments on the rate recovery, reporting, and accounting treatment of industry association dues and certain civic, political, and related expenses. The Commission also denies a petition for rulemaking related to amending accounting requirements for such expenses. The decision emphasizes handling these concerns on a case-by-case basis rather than through broad rulemaking, encouraging transparency in tariff revisions. This action terminates the proceeding and clarifies the regulatory approach to these costs in utility rates.

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