Federal Register #IC2613000

FERC Request for Comments: Extension of Oil Pipeline Service Life Data Collection (FERC Form No. 73)

This opportunity involves the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, seeking public comments on the extension of its information collection requirements for FERC Form No. 73: Oil Pipeline Service Life Data. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory information collection from oil pipeline companies - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of oil pipeline service life data (FERC Form No. 73) - Used to review and approve depreciation rates and calculate transportation rates for oil pipeline companies - Applies when companies request new or changed depreciation rates or during regulatory investigations - Estimated 15 respondents annually - Estimated annual burden: 600 hours and $61,200 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applies only to regulated oil pipeline companies - Data collection is authorized under the Interstate Commerce Act and 18 CFR 357.3/part 347 - Comments are to be submitted to FERC and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Place of Performance/Submission: - FERC Headquarters, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426 - FERC Office, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting comments on the extension of the information collection requirements for FERC Form No. 73: Oil Pipeline Service Life Data. This form collects data on the remaining physical life of oil pipeline properties, which is used to review proposed depreciation rates and calculate transportation rates. The collection is authorized under the Interstate Commerce Act and is necessary for regulatory review. Comments on the information collection are due by May 27, 2026.

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