Opportunity
Federal Register #IC26-23-000
FERC Requests Public Comment on Extension of Bulk Electric System Information Collection
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
IC26-23-000
FERC is seeking public comment on the proposed three-year extension of information collection FERC-725J, which relates to the definition of the Bulk Electric System. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Offices located at 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC and 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD - Scope of Collection: - Involves generator owners, distribution providers, and transmission owners - Participants submit exception requests and local distribution determinations regarding Bulk Electric System criteria - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is an information collection activity - No products or services are being procured - Notable Requirements: - Respondents must provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection - Annual reporting requirements remain unchanged - Estimated annual burden and cost for respondents are detailed in the notice
Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting public comments on the currently approved information collection FERC-725J, which pertains to the definition of the Bulk Electric System. This notice is issued in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks to extend the information collection for three years with no changes to the current reporting requirements. The 60-day comment period ended with no comments received, and the current comment period closes on June 26, 2026. The collection involves generator owners, distribution providers, and transmission owners submitting exception requests and local distribution determinations related to the Bulk Electric System definition.