Federal Register #IC2619000

FERC Request for Public Comment on Information Collection FERC-725N (Mandatory Reliability Standards TPL-007-4)

FERC, a Department of Energy agency, is seeking public comment on the extension of information collection FERC-725N related to Mandatory Reliability Standards TPL-007-4. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is referenced as the Electric Reliability Organization - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the request is for feedback on information collection requirements - Entities involved: planning coordinators, transmission planners, generator owners, transmission owners - Requirements include vulnerability assessments and corrective action plans for the Bulk Electric System (BES) and Bulk-Power System (BPS) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on compliance with geomagnetic disturbance event standards - Annual burden hours and costs are estimated for compliance - No purchase quantities or part numbers specified - Solely a request for comment, not a procurement of goods or services - Place of Performance/Delivery: - FERC offices in Washington, DC and Rockville, MD

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC-725N, which pertains to Mandatory Reliability Standards TPL-007-4 for transmission system planned performance during geomagnetic disturbance events. The notice invites comments on the extension of this information collection, which involves planning coordinators, transmission planners, and other entities assessing and addressing vulnerabilities in the Bulk Electric System. The comment period is open until June 29, 2026, and no comments were received during the previous 60-day period ending May 4, 2026.

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